Governors State University – University Park, IL 60484
College of Arts & Sciences – Division of Liberal Arts
SYLLABUS
Course Title:
“Project Management in HPT”
Course / Ref. Number:
HP&T 858 A / Ref. 219371
Credit Hours:
Three (3)
Trimester:
Winter 2010
Meets on Campus:
GSU Main Campus Room # D2401A
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484
Mondays, January 11th – April 26th, 2010
On campus dates: 7:30 pm – 10:20 pm
Online: Times and Requirements will be announced
URL: http://143.43.32.154/webct/urw/lc9140001.tp0/cobaltMainFrame.dowebct
Meeting Dates:
Final Project Due:
Monday, April 19, 2010
Instructor:
Deborah D. Michalski, M.A.
Contact Information:
e-mail: d-michalski@govst.edu
GSU University Lecturer
Course Description:
HPT858 “Project management in HPT” examines the role of project management in
organizations. It emphasizes defining the project, developing time management network,
estimating efforts and costs, scheduling resources, writing project plans, and tracking projects.
Prerequisite: HPT810.
Course Prerequisites:
HPT 810 or program approval with instructor permission.
Required Text:
 Wysocki, Robert. Effective Project Management. Fifth Edition. Wiley, April, 2009
[ISBN10: 0470423676; ISBN-13: 978-0470423677]
Recommended Text:
 PMI (Project Management Institute) PMBOK® (Project Management Body of
Knowledge) Guide. Third Edition. ANSI/PMI 99-001-2004 [ISBN10: 1-930699-45-X;
ISBN-13: 978-1-930699-45-8]
Rationale:
The ability to effectively manage projects is required for success in the HPT field. Project
management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to
meet project requirements. The HPT professional needs to balance the demands of project scope,
time, cost, quality, resource, and risk o produce quality product deliverables that meet client
needs. Acquiring the necessary project management knowledge, skills and attitude (KSAs) will
enable the HPT professional to enhance their marketability in this competitive field.
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Intended Audience:
Graduate level students enrolled in the GSU Communications and Training, Human
Performance & Training (HPT) degree program. Others interested must receive official university
permission to register for this course. (max.=20)
Course Goal & Objectives:
GOAL:
Given an organizational/business need, the learner will be able to apply effective strategies to
manage projects from thought to completion at 80 – 100 percent competency.
OBJECTIVES:
 Utilize terminology unique to project management (PM)
 Define PM process groups
 Apply nine PM Knowledge Areas
 Establish PM life cycle strategies
 Explain SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) of PM Models
 Write project proposal
 Write statement of work
 Generate WBS (work breakdown structure)
 Create Project Plan (e.g., Gantt chart)
 Plan a project that demonstrates application of appropriate tools, templates, techniques of
newly acquired project management KSAs
 Manage a project from initiation to completion/client approval
Instructional Modality:
The course is blended, there is the instructor-led portion, using lecture and group
activities strategies to complete the course requirements. The online portion of the course will
require the student to have Internet access on the specified days/times to successfully participate.
Evaluation:
The students will be evaluated on their class participation especially their ability to
complete any and all assignments on time and at least an 80% proficiency level.
Assignments and Grading:
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS TO EARN = 100 POINTS
Assignments
Points
Grading
e-Mail instructor (by Jan. 13, 2010)
1
Letter grade=Points earned
6 assignments @ 4 points each
24
A=92-100
D=65-71
Final Project (GROUP PROJECT)
75
B=85-91
F= 64 + below
C=72-84
No Incompletes*
POSSIBILITY TO LOSE POINTS:
Not prepared or do not participate in class or online
FINAL DUE: April 19, 2010
Can loose 1 point for each of the 15 classes
(15)
Trimester ends April 26, 2010
*An HPT Program rule is “No Incompletes”; however, if there are extenuating circumstances that can be documented and
directly impact the student’s ability to complete the course, consideration may be given to qualifying students. To qualify, a
student must have at least 80% of course requirements completed and instructor permission must be granted.
Classroom: Equipment and Requirements:
 Desks, chairs, classroom supplies such as blackboard and chalk, flip chart and markers,
etc. for maximum of 20 students along with instructor IBM or Mac computer with
projector.
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HP&T 858 COURSE SCHEDULE [Winter 2010]
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Date 2010
& Class Mode
January 11th
IN CLASS
January 18th
NO CLASS
January 25th
IN CLASS
Topic(s)
February 1st
ONLINE
February 8th
IN CLASS
February 15th
ONLINE
February 22nd
IN CLASS
March 1st
ONLINE
March 8th
IN CLASS
March 15th
ONLINE
March22nd
IN CLASS
March 31st
ONLINE
April 5th
IN CLASS
April 12th
ONLINE
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April 19th
IN CLASS
15
April 26th
IN CLASS
Read before class
Warning: Pop Quiz possibility!
Wysocki Text Chapters (Ch)
Assignment Due
-Course overview
-What is a Project?
-Project Process groups
none
none
-Knowledge areas
-Inputs / Outputs
Ch 1 – 4
-Project scope
none
#A1:
Ch 1 – 4 discussion
questions
none
-Project Planning
-WBS – planning,
generating, using, testing
-WBS continued
Ch 5 – 7
-WBS review
Ch 8 – 12
-Launching projects
none
-Monitoring and
controlling projects
-Closing projects
Ch 13 – 15
-PM Life Cycle Models
-SWOT of models
-Group Project Status
Ch 16 – 17
none
none
-PM issues
-PM opportunities
-Group Project Status
none
none
none
none
none
FINAL DUE:
Group project must
demonstrate application
of effective PM
strategies
GROUP
PROJEC
T DUE
#
-Review PM Processes,
techniques, etc.
-Final projects returned
none
none
#A2:
Ch 5– 7 discussion
questions
none
#A3:
Ch 8 – 12 discussion
questions
#A4:
(Group) Project Scope
#A5:
(Group) SOW
#A6:
(Group) Project Plan
none
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GSU POLICY STATEMENTS
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
GSU is committed to providing all students equal access to all university programs and facilities. Students, who have a
documented physical, psychological, or learning disability and need academic accommodations, must register with
Access Services for Students with Disabilities (ASSD). Please contact the Coordinator of ASSD in Room B1201 in
person; by e-mail, assd@govst.edu; or by calling 708.235.3968. If you are already registered, please contact your
instructor privately regarding your academic accommodations.
ACADEMIC HONESTY/PLAGIARISM
Students are expected to fulfill academic requirements in an ethical and honest manner. This expectation pertains to
the following: use and acknowledgment of the ideas and work of others, submission of work to fulfill course
requirements, sharing of work with other students, and appropriate behavior during examinations. These ethical
considerations are not intended to discourage people from studying together or from engaging in group projects. The
university policy on academic honesty appears in the catalog appendix, which can be found on the website at
http://www.govst.edu/catalog.
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