KEISER UNIVERSITY

Course Syllabus
MAN 573 Project Management
Credit Hours: 3.0 graduate semester credit hours
Prerequisites: MAN571
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
John J. Sullivan, Jr., Ph.D.
Earned Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Behavioral Science
Masters of Science in Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Organization & Management
Experiential Qualifications
Forty plus years of experience in government, business, and consulting.
Twenty plus years of private practice consulting on leadership.
Twenty-five years of senior/executive leadership experience.
Earned Professional Credentials
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Homeland Security Practitioner (CHS-V)
Certified National Threat Analyst (CNTA)
Contact Information
Email:
josullivan@keiseruniversity.edu
Alt. Email:
jjsullivan.phd@gmail.com
Note:
Please send emails to both accounts to ensure prompt delivery.
Cell:
561-262-4000
Virtual Office Hours to Cell Phone
Eastern Time Zone 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM M-Sa
Eastern Time Zone
12 Noon to 6:00 PM Su
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Project Management develops a foundation of concepts and solutions that supports the
planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement.
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Application of these core skills will advance opportunities to enhance cost effective
business practices required for successful completion of a project.
RELATED PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Students are able to summarize and discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities
of organizations
Through a conceptual understanding, students are able to apply managerial
leadership skills, marketing strategies and/or international business concepts,
theory, and research to critically analyze and solve problems in unpredictable
environments
Student demonstrates professional communication skills in writing through
organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in
documents and presentations
RELATED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the completion of the course, students are able to:
Demonstrate comprehensive professional knowledge of ethical responsibilities of
organizations
Demonstrate comprehensive professional knowledge of legal responsibilities of
organizations
Demonstrate comprehensive professional knowledge of managerial leadership
skills
Demonstrate comprehensive professional knowledge of research
Demonstrate comprehensive professional knowledge of critical analysis in
business
Demonstrate comprehensive professional knowledge of problem solving in
business
Communicates clearly and logically through written communication for
professional delivery
Incorporates APA professional writing skills and standards including concise
organization, grammar, references, and citations
Shows evidence of higher level thinking skills including application, analysis,
making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships,
comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course, students are able to:
Analyze and understand the concepts of project planning and organization,
budgeting and control, and project life cycles.
Evaluate and apply concepts related to organizational workflow including the
staffing process, project planning elements, and the project plan contents and
project communications.

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Create and Apply project scheduling techniques including WBS, CPM, PERT,
GANTT CHARTS, and resource constrained scheduling.
Analyze skills to create and apply core project management techniques
Create the ability to effectively apply scheduling critical path tasks for successful
completion of projects.

COURSE MATERIALS
Project Management, 3rd edition
Jeffrey K. Pinto
Pearson/Prentice Hall
978-0-13-266415-8
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6 th edition
N/A
American Psychological Association
978-1-4338-0561-5
GRADING SYSTEM
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
Less than 70%

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B
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F

LATE ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

To avoid late penalty deductions, assignments should be submitted on or prior to
the due date. Any work a student submits after the due date is subject to a
corresponding point deduction. Work can only be accepted up to 7 days late
unless arrangements were made with the instructor.

For an extenuating circumstance, a student should not be penalized for late

work, but only if he/she contacts the instructor prior to the due date to discuss
possible options. When circumstances are beyond the control of the student, an
alternate due date will be set.

Note: All work must be submitted by the last day of the class. Late policy does
not apply to assignments due in week 8.
Weeks Late

Total Point Deduction (applied after

assignment is graded)

Up to Up to Up to Up to Over
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10%
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40%
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HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM

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Please note:
Plagiarism occurs when a student presents another writer's sentence, words, ideas, or
organization of material as his or her own. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
It is the students responsibility to review and revise assignments, if needed, prior to
assignment due date.
GRADUATE STUDENT INCOMPLETE POLICY
Seventy percent of course work must be completed before a student is eligible for an
incomplete. Students must request the incomplete before the last day of the class. All
course work, in the event an incomplete is awarded, must be completed within four
weeks.
The highest grade awarded if an incomplete is granted will be a B. If the student does
not complete outstanding work by the deadline, the grade assigned will be an F or
grade earned to date, whichever is higher. Students on Probation will not be granted an
incomplete.
Exceptions to policy are determined by the Dean of the Graduate School based on the
following areas. These include: natural disaster, hospitalization, military deployment,
and or the death of an immediate family member.
ASSESSMENTS/COURSE EVALUATION
% of Grade
Grading Events
20%
Current Topics:
Threaded Discussion online topics for 8 weeks @ 2.50%
10%
Online Project Management Assessments 4 weeks @2.5%
Selected weeks 4 out of 8
30%
Case Study Analysis
Grading is based on the rubric found in the Doc Sharing.
Weekly assignments:
6@5 = 30%
Week - 1: Utilizing and Expanding Resources Efficiently and
(Course Project Part 1)
Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3
Week 2: Defining Resources (Course Project Part 2)
Read Chapters 4 and 5
Week 3: Building Critical Path (Course Project Part 3)
Chapters 9 and 10
Week 4: Risk Assessment (Course Project Part 4)
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Read Chapters 7 and 11 and review chapter 8

Week 5: Project Communication Plan (Course Project Part 5)
Read Chapters 6, 13, and 14
Week 6: Project Approval PowerPoint Presentation (Course
Project Part 6)
Review Chapters 1-11 and read chapter 12
20%
20%

Week 7: Case Study- Review Chapters 4, 5, and 6 = 20%

Project Research Paper
Written paper 25%
Rubric for written assignment is found in Doc Sharing (deadline is
Sunday of Week 8)

100%
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK ONE
Introductory Components
Enter Introduction.
Read Plagiarism Policy
Review APA workshop
Read and print syllabus
Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics
Read assignment guidelines in the course.
Reading
Project Management Text
Chapters 1, 2, and 3
Current Topic Discussion
Post discussion on:
Topic 1: Project Management is a strategic necessity for the success of any
business. Based on the reading in the chapters what do you think are the 5 most
critical points in delivering successful Project Management in your current business
(or former business). Be sure to define why these points are critical and support
them with real examples from your history or with references supporting your
choices.
Topic 2: We will be developing a real project for this course. You will need to define
a project that is critical to your current business (or former business). You will need
to outline the following in this discussion thread:
What the project is and why is it important to the success of the business?
What is the level of support for this project at the upper levels of leadership?
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Will the project require financial support to get it completed, if yes does it
have the right level of management on board to support the cost outlay?
Does this project fit the strategic plan for the business, if yes what part of the
strategic plan, if no why do you see a need to do this project? Explain.

Assignments
Read assignment guidelines in the Course.
Utilizing and Expanding Resources Efficiently and Effectively (Course Project Part
1)
NOTE: Utilize the threaded discussion in Topic 2 to assist you in developing your
project definition. Be sure to utilize the feedback from peers to strengthen your
work. Write a 5-7 page APA formatted deliverable where you substantively support
your project choice and the ability to use resources effectively and efficiently.
Include 5-7 peer-reviewed references.
Please submit to the Drop Box by Sunday.
WEEK TWO
Reading
Project Management Text
Read Chapters 4 and 5; Peruse Chapters 8 and 12 for resources and costs
Current Topic Discussion
Topic: Now that we have defined your project and have a clear level of expectation
of what it consists of we need to determine the level of resources will be required
for the success of the project. Resources are a challenge in any organization
because they are shared resources and not dedicated.
Answer the following 2 questions:
1. Examine, analyze, and explain what resources you will need for your project
at a high level. You will need to define why the resources you selected are
critical to project success?
2. Since it is expected that these resources are shared with other departments
within your business define what you see as challenges in getting these
resources assigned to the project?
Assignments
Read assignment guidelines in the Course.
Utilizing and Expanding Resources Efficiently and Effectively (Course Project
Part 2)
Write a 5-7 page APA formatted deliverable where you substantively support your
position to expand resources and the ability to continue using resources effectively
and efficiently. Include 5-7 peer-reviewed references
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NOTE: Utilize the discussion could assist you in defining your resources. Be sure to
utilize the feedback from peers to strengthen your work.
Please submit to the Drop Box by Sunday.
WEEK THREE
Weekly Components
Review Critical Path thoroughly
Project Management Text
Chapters 9 and 10
Current Topic Discussion
Topic 1:
Visit the Tech Republic website listed below:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tech-manager/why-critical-path-is-criticalto-project-management/2039
Read the article: Why critical path is critical to project management
There are Several additional Topics on Critical Path. Please read them and then
answer the following questions:

Which of the articles gave what you believe to be the most value in
relationship to Critical Path? Explain Why
Based on what you have read in the chapters and in the articles do you see
a relevant critical path for your project forming, if so explain what it might
look like and roughly how many tasks will your project include?
Will all of your critical tasks be deemed critical and will they potentially have
dependencies? Explain

Current Topic Discussion

Assignments
Read assignment guidelines in the Course.
Building Critical Path (Course Project Part 3)
Write a 7 page APA formatted deliverable where you substantively support your
choices using the critical path as a source of credibility and validation. Include 5-7
peer-reviewed references This will require you to use MS Word and/or EXCEL to
support calculations and use flowcharts, tables, and graphs. It is recommended that
you review the Critical Path thoroughly in the textbook. Then build your Critical
Path. Include your techniques and charts.
NOTE: Utilize the threaded discussion could assist you in defining your resources.
Be sure to utilize the feedback from peers to strengthen your work.

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Please submit by Sunday.

WEEK FOUR
Project Management Text
Read Chapter 7 and 11. Thoroughly Read and Review Chapter 8
Current Topic Discussion
Topic 1: Often in business there is not enough emphasis on Risk. Many projects
fail due to improper planning and improper Risk Assessment. Now that you have
defined your critical path it is time to think about risks associated with all of the
tasks that have been outlined. In week 3 you discussed dependencies to your path.
Explain which of your tasks on your critical path present the most risk to your
project, and explain what types of contingencies you need to put into place to
protect the success of the project? Provide substantive details
Assignments
Read assignment guidelines in the course.
Risk Assessment (Course Project Part 4)
Develop a Matrix that is based on 4 specific categories:
Critical Path at Risk
Why is Task at Risk
Plan to prevent Risk
Action if Risk occurs
Explain the appropriateness of this matrix and elaborate on its contribution to the
efficiency and effectiveness of project management. Submit a 7-10 page APA
formatted deliverable where you provide comprehensive analysis of these 4 specific
categories.
NOTE: Utilize the threaded discussion could assist you in defining your Risks. Be
sure to utilize the feedback from peers to strengthen your work.
Please submit by Sunday.
WEEK FIVE
Project Management Text
Read Chapter 6, 13, and 14
Current Topic Discussion
Topic 1: Project Management is not just doing tasks and you have success. There
are many critical aspects of project management relating directly to communication.
Visit the Tech Republic website listed below:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/communication-plans-arekey-to-project-success/1537
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Read the article: Communication plans are key to project success

Answer the following Questions:
Why is the development of a communication plan so critical to the success of
the Project?
In your current business are there any specific communication quirks that
would need to be addressed in your project communication plan? Explain
In your own opinion are there items that you feel are very critical and others
may not see the value If so why are they important and as Project
Manager will you add them to the Communication Plan? Explain
Assignments
Read assignment guidelines in the course.
Project Communication Plan (Course Project Part 5)
Utilize examples from your text or examples online that meet your specific needs in
developing the Communication Plan for the Project that will substantively explain,
and analyze the positive contributions to the success of the project. Include design,
structure, communication channel methods, assigned roles, leadership, groups,
teams, and control measures. The communication will be 7-10 pages APA
formatted. Include 5-7 peer-reviewed references.
NOTE: Utilize the threaded discussion could assist you in defining your
Communications Plan. Be sure to utilize the feedback from peers to strengthen
your work.
Please submit by Sunday.
WEEK SIX
Project Management Text
Read and review chapters 1 through 12
Current Topic Discussion
Topic: Once a project outline is complete it is ready for all of the proper approvals
to move forward and execute. Selling a project to the right management is critical to
its survival and overall success. In Week 1 you defined the leadership support for
this project and the projects standing in the strategy of the business. Answer the
following discussions:
Now that you have identified critical information over the last 5 weeks do you
see any risks in selling this project to your management team? Explain
You have indicated whether this project fits the strategic plan for the
business.
IF this project fits the strategic plan, explain how you plan to present this
project to your management?
IF this project does NOT fit the strategic plan, explain how you plan to
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present this project to your management?

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Assignments
Read assignment guidelines in the Course Home section of your course menu.
Download and review grading rubrics in Doc Sharing.
Project Approval Presentation (Course Project Part 6)
Develop an executive level presentation (12-15 APA formatted slides) to gain
support for your project. It will be necessary to include the right level of detail to
support your position and sell the project to the right level of management who
must approve it. Ensure that you remain focused on strategy, structure, culture,
leadership, teams, motivation, risks, resources, budgeting, scheduling, evaluation,
and control. In addition make sure you create presentation notes
NOTE: Utilize the threaded discussion could assist you in defining your Project
Approval Presentation. Be sure to utilize the feedback from peers to strengthen
your work.
Please submit by Sunday.
WEEK SEVEN
Project Management Text
Review Chapters 4, 5, and 6
Current Topic Discussion
Topic 1: Projects today often run in a virtual world where the team members or
resources do not even interact with each other throughout a project. How does a
Project Manager keep a team motivated and moving in the right direction for project
success?
NOTE: Conduct some research before answering this Discussion. Two outside
references other than the book will be required.
Case Study Assignment
Read Case Study 4.1 In Search of Effective Project Managers on page 129 of the
Project Management Textbook.
Respond to the case questions on the top of page 130. Write an APA formatted 5-7
page paper that not only provides substantive responses to the case question but
that also exemplifies project management concepts. Support your details with
outside sources from the library.
Submit your case study by Sunday.
WEEK EIGHT
Project Management Text
Review all chapters
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Current Topic Discussion

Research Paper Assignment-Examine, Explain, and Analyze in detail the top 5
critical items you gained from this Project Management Course. Make sure that you
clearly articulate each item and provide significant detail to support your selections.
Summarize to reinforce your main points.
Students will select one of the following options:
Changing Organizational Priorities that change scope of projects
Change Management impact on Projects
Lack of accountability on project requirements
Unrealistic deadlines for project completion
Relationship of project to strategy of the business
In review of all of the aspects of Project Management what one area do you believe
will be your biggest challenge? Explain
Also, elaborate on the ethical and legal responsibilities you may face in the project
management endeavors and your initiatives to successfully lead.
Research Paper will be in APA format
Research papers will be 10-12 pages in content length (not including cover and
reference page)
Research paper will have a minimum of 10 quality peer-reviewed references
Submit your final research paper.

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MODALITY SPECIFIC APPENDIX-ONLINE

Schedule Overview
Schedule Overview
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Begins on Sunday at 12:01 AM

Ends on Sunday at 11:59 PM
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*Week eight assignments due on Saturday.

Current Topic Discussion Guidelines

Students must make a minimum of three substantive contributions on two separate
days of the learning week to the discussion topic. Post your response to the discussion
question early in the learning week (no later than Wednesday), and then respond to a
minimum of two other posts. The discussion exercise closes on Sunday
Insert any detail regarding on ground or hybrid assignments here. That information can
also be left to the course shell, and not included in the syllabus.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Course Opening Date and Time: Course opens on Sunday, at 12:01 AM.
2. Current Topic Discussion Posting Instructions For each of the eight weeks of
the course:
-Make original post by Wednesday.
-Respond to substantially to a minimum of two posts after the day on which
you make your original post.
3. Assignments Unless otherwise specified, all assignments must be created in
Word files.

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