MIS 362 : Information System for Project Management

Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Co-requisites: MIS 360

The objective of this course is to introduce the methods and tools of project management in a realistic context. It covers the study of CPM (critical path method), PERT (program evaluation and review technique), and other techniques for planning sequences of responsibilities to accomplish complex projects. The course also introduces project development and control. It acquaints students with practical techniques to complete projects within time estimation, budget, and scope/quality constraints. Students follow a step-by-step model to initiate and propose, plan, schedule, secure quality, execute, control, and report and close a project.