University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Curriculum Proposal Form #3
New Course
Effective Term:
2137 (Fall 2013)
Subject Area - Course Number: ITSCM 770
Cross-listing:
(See Note #1 below)
Course Title: (Limited to 65 characters)
Fundamentals of Project Management
25-Character Abbreviation:
Fundamentals of Proj Mgmt
Sponsor(s):
Manohar Madan, Andrew Ciganek
Department(s):
Information Technology and Supply Chain Management
College(s):
Business and Economics
Consultation took place:
Programs Affected:
NA
Yes (list departments and attach consultation sheet)
Departments:
MBA
Is paperwork complete for those programs? (Use "Form 2" for Catalog & Academic Report updates)
NA
Yes
will be at future meeting
Prerequisites:
Grade Basis:
Conventional Letter
S/NC or Pass/Fail
Course will be offered:
Part of Load
On Campus
Above Load
Off Campus - Location
College:
Business and Economics
Instructor:
Manohar Madan
Dept/Area(s): MBA
Note: If the course is dual-listed, instructor must be a member of Grad Faculty.
Check if the Course is to Meet Any of the Following:
Technological Literacy Requirement
Diversity
Writing Requirement
General Education Option: Select one:
Note: For the Gen Ed option, the proposal should address how this course relates to specific core courses, meets the goals of General Education in
providing breadth, and incorporates scholarship in the appropriate field relating to women and gender.
Credit/Contact Hours: (per semester)
Total lab hours:
Number of credits:
Total lecture hours:
Total contact hours:
2
Can course be taken more than once for credit? (Repeatability)
No
Yes
If "Yes", answer the following questions:
No of times in major:
No of times in degree:
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No of credits in major:
No of credits in degree:
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Proposal Information: (Procedures for form #3)
Course justification:
This new project management course will be a part of the core MBA common body of knowledge. The
proposed changes satisfy the requirements of the revised MBA curriculum. This course is the product of
two groups (Information Technology and Supply Chain Management) coming together and leveraging
their expertise in project management to develop a very attractive project management sequence. This new
course will be consistent with MANGEMNT 762 and be offered at two credits.
Relationship to program assessment objectives:
This course addresses the ‘managing projects’ (organize resources to achieve planned outcomes) objective
in the MBA program. Specifically, this course will assess:
 Demonstrate knowledge of documented and standardized generally accepted practices to manage
projects in a dynamic environment.
 Be precise and effective in applying procedures, models, and techniques.
 Identify the key success factors for the management of international projects and apply these
principles to the analysis of a complex business situation.
Budgetary impact:
This course will be delivered by existing faculty and will be offered instead of the three credit project
management course.
Course description: (50 word limit)
This course develops a basic understanding of a project management methodology through lectures, case
analyses, problem solving and discussions. Topics covered include planning, budgeting, scheduling,
resource allocation and controlling of projects. The course provides a good background for students
interested in pursuing certification in the area of project management.
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Course Objectives and tentative course syllabus with mandatory information (paste syllabus below):
ITSCM 770: Fundamentals of Project Management
Name:
Manohar Madan
Office:
Hyland 4519
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
(262) 472-5455
(262) 472-4863
madanm@uww.edu
Office
hours:
N/A (Web course).
Please interact with the instructor
and your group members
electronically in D2L.
Profile:
Please refer to my Profile in D2L
for additional information.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: ITSCM 770, Fundamentals of Project Management, 2CR.
This course develops a basic understanding of a project management methodology through lectures, case
analyses, problem solving and discussions. Topics covered include planning, budgeting, scheduling,
resource allocation and controlling of projects. The course provides a good background for students
interested in pursuing certification in the area of project management.
These objectives will be assessed by a combination of quizzes, case studies, online discussions and
quantitative problems.
POLICY STATEMENT: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and nondiscriminatory learning environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize
themselves with University policies regarding Special Accommodations, Academic Misconduct, Religious Beliefs
Accommodation, Discrimination and Absence for University Sponsored Events (for details please refer to the
Schedule of Classes; the “Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Catalog; the Academic
Requirements and Policies and the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Catalog; and the “Student
Academic Disciplinary Procedures (UWS Chapter 14); and the “Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures"
(UWS Chapter 17).
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT: In this course you are expected to perform to the utmost of your ability in
an honest and sincere manner. Cheating, plagiarism, the use of unauthorized material or any other form of
misconduct will result in a severe penalty as permitted in UWS Chapter 14.
UWW STUDENT HONOR CODE: As members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of
Business and Economics community, we commit ourselves to act honestly, responsibly, and above all, with
honor and integrity in all areas of campus life. We are accountable for all that we say and write. We are
responsible for the academic integrity of our work. We pledge that we will not misrepresent our work nor
give or receive unauthorized aid. We commit ourselves to behave in a manner that demonstrates concern
for the personal dignity, rights and freedoms of all members of the community. We are respectful of
college property and the property of others. We will not tolerate a lack of respect for these values.
This code originated at Wheaton College.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Special accommodation will be made for students with special
needs. Such needs typically include but are not limited to allowing a student additional time on the quizzes
and other timed assignments. Please refer to the Policy statements posted in the Content section of D2L
for more information.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE: A student with a conflict between an academic requirement and a religious
observance will be given an alternative means of meeting the academic requirement, provided that the
student notifies their instructor, in writing, within the first two weeks of class of specific dates on which
they will request relief from an academic requirement.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY: You are expected to actively participate in all class activities and for completing all
course activities in a timely manner.
Important Note: As the course schedule is subject to change it is important to check D2L regularly. Any
schedule changes to the course will be announced in D2L.
COURSE TEXT AND OTHER MATERIALS:
1. Mantel, Meredith, Shafer and Sutton, Project Management in Practice, 4th Ed., Wiley, 2011.
ISBN: 0-470-53301-3 (available at UWW bookstore).
2. Additional course materials including the course syllabus, additional readings, web links,
announcements, etc. are available in D2L. Please check D2L regularly for up-to-date information.
COURSE FORMAT: The course is divided into modules consisting of reading assignments, case analyses,
quizzes, problems and online discussions. Assessments are used to verify the fulfillment of the module
learning objectives. The details of each assignment and assessment due dates are shown in the syllabus and
D2L (under Quizzes, DropBox and Discussions tab).
COURSE ASSESSMENTS:
ONLINE DISCUSSIONS: This is an individual assignment to be completed by each student. An
online discussion will require synthesis of concepts related to project management. Contributions
to discussions must be posted in D2L during specific time periods. Refer to the Content section in
D2L for details regarding assignment expectations and the grading rubric. This assignment will be
used to evaluate course objectives (1), (2), (3) and (4).
CASE WRITE-UPS: This is a group assignment. Only one submission is required per group. A
discussion write-up on each assigned discussion topic (based on class discussion contributions and
other sources) should be submitted to an appropriate Dropbox in D2L at times specified. Case
write-ups must be submitted using a template (whenever provided) in Content. Credit for this
assignment will be given to all students who are assigned to a group no matter who makes the
submission. Refer to the Content section in D2L for details regarding assignment expectations and
the grading rubric. This assignment will be used to evaluate course objectives (1), (2), (3) and (4).
QUANTITATIVE PROBLEMS: This is an individual assignment to be completed by each
student. Solutions to problems must be submitted using a template provided in Content. Problems
must be submitted to an appropriate Dropbox using the template (whenever provided) in
Content at times specified. Refer to the Content section in D2L for details regarding assignment
expectations and the grading rubric. This assignment will be used to evaluate course objectives (1),
(2), (3) and (4).
ONLINE QUIZZES: This is an individual assessment to be completed online by each student.
Quizzes will be available under Quizzes tab in D2L at times specified. Refer to the Content
section in D2L for details regarding assignment expectations and the grading rubric. This
assignment will be used to evaluate course objectives (1), (2), (3) and (4).
EVALUATION PROCESS: Please refer to D2L for details regarding assignment expectations. In the
unlikely event of unequal participation by group members you will be given an opportunity to rate your
fellow group members at the end of the semester. Refer to the evaluation rubrics in the Content section of
D2L for more details. Make sure to submit the assignments by their deadlines. Progress towards course
objectives will be evaluated as follows:
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1.
Assignment
Points
Online Discussions (2 @ 10 points)
20
Case Write-Ups (3 @ 10 points)
30
Quantitative Problems (6 @ 10 points)
60
Online Quizzes (9 @ 10 points)
90
5
Evaluation (bonus)

Evaluation will be available at the end of the course through the WINS
registration system.

You will get points for completing this activity (on time) just for
participating.
TOTAL POINTS:
200
Note: If there is unequal participation in the completion of group assignments and you would like to bring this fact to our
attention, please email us the completed Teamwork Evaluation Form. We will use your input to differentiate the grade for the
assignment in question. The form will be available in Module 1 of Content. Do not submit the form if everyone participated
equally.
COURSE TOPICS:
Ch
1
Topic(s)
Introduction
&
World of Project Management
1
2
3
4
5
5&6
6
World of Project Management
Project Management and Organization
Project Planning
Project Budgeting
Project Scheduling
Project Scheduling & Resource Management
Resource Management
7
Controlling Projects
7
Controlling Projects
8
Terminating Projects
GRADING SCALE:
Important Note: If your percentage is exactly at a cutoff you will receive a higher grade.
Letter Grade
A
AB
B
BC
C
D
F
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Percentage
≥ 93 to100
≥ 87 but < 93
≥ 83 but < 87
≥ 77 but < 83
≥ 70 but < 77
≥ 60 but < 70
< 60