44152 Patuwo

Project Management – MIS 44152-001 1 Fall 2015

Project Management: M&IS 44152-001 CRN#15847

Fall 2015 – ONLINE Course

Instructor : Dr. B. Eddy Patuwo

Office : A-403 BSA

Office Hours : Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:15 – 2:15pm, 3:30-5:00pm, and other times by appointment

E-mail : epatuwo1@kent.edu

Telephone : 330-672-1163

Text Book : Project Management: The Managerial Process, 6-th edition, by Erik Larson and Clifford Gray, McGraw-Hill, 2014 – buy a used textbook or softcover/international edition online – cheaper. Since the tests are open-book-open-note and supervised by ProctorU, you must have a printed copy of the textbook during the tests; you CANNOT USE the e-book.

Textbook Website: http://mhhe.com/larsongray6e

All other course material, quizzes and tests are on Blackboard: learn.kent.edu

Software – We will use the free open-source software called ProjectLibre - (information will be posted on Blackboard).

ProjectLibre is an open-source Project Management software – similar to MS-Project and it’s free http://www.projectlibre.org It is supposed to be compatible with MS project 2010/2013 with growing users worldwide. It has been downloaded over 1,000,000 times in over 210 countries. ProjectLibre was awarded ComputerWorld's "Best of Open Source" software.”

Another option: Microsoft Project 2013 trial version with tutorial is available for free on textbook website. Watch Out, this is a 60-day trial version – after 60 days, you cannot use or reinstall any MS-Project ever again unless you buy the software.

Course Description: This course gives an overview of the concepts, procedures and fundamental processes related to managing projects from initiation through planning, execution and closing. It also introduces the principles, tools and methods used in project management. Some of the topics covered in this course are part of certifications from PMI (Project Management Institute).

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the basic principles of project management.

2. Know how to create WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and estimating task times and costs.

3. Know the details of CPM model used in project management scheduling.

4. Know how to schedule with resource constraint and time constraint.

5. Know how to monitor progress and do performance measurement and evaluation.

6. Having experience using project management software: ProjectLibre.

Prerequisites: Minimum cumulative 2.500 GPA and junior standing.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND COURSE FORMAT:

 Because this is an online course, students are expected to read the assigned chapters in the text book and do the quizzes (on Blackboard) for each chapter. I will post lecture videos on Blackboard to explain the more difficult/technical topics such as those in chapters 6 and 8.

 Even though this is an online course, I am available in my office during office hours and other times by appointment. Some difficult materials are better explained face-to-face than by emails. If it is possible, please make an effort to see me in person if you need help.

 Power point slides, notes and solutions to some of the end-of-chapter questions and problems will be posted on Blackboard. Appendix 1 also contains solutions to selected problems.

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 Ten Quizzes (open-book open-note) for every chapter are to be taken online (Blackboard) and must be completed on time (see schedule and deadline). There is a 3-hour time limit on these quizzes and you can only take it once.

 There will be two open-book open-note online Tests with ProtorU – see schedule.

o You WILL take your exams online (Blackboard) with ProctorU supervision. ProctorU is an online testing service and is required by Kent State University. With ProctorU you can take the exams virtually anywhere and anytime as long as your computer has a webcam and you have a reliable high-speed internet connection. Please watch the following video to understand what to do when you take a test with ProctorU: http://www.proctoru.com/videopops/demovideo.php

o I also posted two documents on Blackboard explaining what ProctorU is and how to register to take the exams for this course. You must register at least 72 hours in advance (3 days) prior to taking the exam or else you have to pay a fine.

o If you do not have webcam or reliable internet connection, you have the option of taking the exams on paper/pencil outside my office. Please schedule with me ahead of time.

 There will be one project (using ProjectLibre) due at the end of the semester. Details will be given after you complete chapter 6.

 For Fall 2015, the course withdrawal deadline is Sunday November 8, 2015. Withdrawal before the deadline results in a "W" on the official transcript; after the deadline a grade must be calculated and reported.

ProctorU: Proctored exams for 100% Web-based courses

 There are two exams in this course. Both exams are proctored via an internet (virtual) proctoring service: ProctorU. You must have a reliable high-speed internet connection, a webcam and a quiet room to take the exams. This video explains what you need to do: http://www.proctoru.com/videopops/demovideo.php

 Please check the dates and times when each exam is open. There is a three-hour time limit on both exams. Note that the exams close automatically at the end of the scheduled availability times whether you have completed it or not. So give yourself adequate time to complete it before the due date/time. Again, make sure you have a reliable internet connection before starting your exam; once you start your exam, there is no way to pause it. If your internet times out during the test, you won’t be able to get back to your work.

 Students should schedule their exam with ProctorU at least 3 days (72 hours) in advance at: www.proctoru.com/kent or else there will be a fine.

 Students who are uncomfortable with ProctorU can opt NOT to enroll in a web-based course, or schedule ahead of time with me to take the tests on paper/pencil outside my office.

 Students who have concern that their technology will fail or be unreliable should schedule their ProctorU test early in the testing window, so they have time to recover and/or reschedule the test if the technology fails. Please schedule to take your tests at the latest 4 hours before the closing of the test, because it takes time for ProctorU to set up connection with your computer.

Grading Scheme:

 10 Quizzes = 10 x 20 points = 200 points

 Two Tests = 2 x 40 points = 80 points

 One Project = 20 points

 Total = 300 points

Grading Scale:

Grade

Points

Grade

Points

A

270 – 300

C

210 – 219

A-

260 - 269

C-

200 – 209

B+

250 – 259

D+

190 – 199

B

240 – 249

D

180 – 189

B-

230 – 239

F

Below 180

C+

220 – 229

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The Following Policy Apply to All Students in this Course

A. Prerequisite: Students attending the course who do not have the proper prerequisite risk being deregistered from the class.

Enrollment: Students have responsibility to ensure they are properly enrolled in classes. You are advised to review your official class schedule (using Student Tools on FlashLine) during the first two weeks of the semester to ensure you are properly enrolled in this class and section. Should you find an error in your class schedule, you have until Sunday, September 13, 2015 to correct the error. If registration errors are not corrected by this date and you continue to attend and participate in classes for which you are not officially enrolled, you are advised now that you will not receive a grade at the conclusion of the semester for any class in which you are not properly registered.

B. Academic Honesty: Cheating means to misrepresent the source, nature, or other conditions of your academic work (e.g., tests, papers, projects, assignments) so as to get undeserved credit. The use of the intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense. It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course. Repeat offenses may result in dismissal from the University.

C. Students with disabilities: University policy 3342-3-18 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must first verify your eligibility for these through the Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-3391 or visit http://www.kent.edu/sas/index.cfm for more information on registration procedures).

D. If you are eligible to graduate, it is your responsibility to apply for graduation before the set deadline.

May Graduation: Apply before September 15th

August Graduation: Apply before December 15th

December Graduation: Apply before March 15th

If you apply after the deadline you will be assessed a $200 late fee. Please see your academic advisor as soon as possible if you are uncertain as to your progress toward graduation. To apply for graduation complete the following steps: Log onto your Flashline account 1. Click on the Student Tools tab, 2. Look in the Graduation Planning Tool Box, 3. Click on Application for Graduation. If an error message appears, you must contact your advisor.

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An Interesting Video to watch on the global aspect of business: “The World is Flat 3.0” (Tom Friedman) presented at MIT - http://video.mit.edu/watch/the-world-is-flat-30-9321/

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Project Management – MIS 44152-001 4 Fall 2015

Fall 2015 - Tentative ONLINE Class Schedule

Dates Topics

Wk#1: Aug 31 – Sep 6 Chapter 1 – Modern Project Management

Quiz#1 – Chapter 1 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, September 6, 2015

Wk#2: Sep 7 - 13 Chapter 2 – Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Quiz#2 – Chapter 2 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, September 13, 2015

Wk#3: Sep 14 - 20 Chapter 3 – Organization: Structure and Culture

Quiz#3 – Chapter 3 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, September 20, 2015

Wk#4: Sep 21 - 27 Chapter 4 - Defining the Project

Quiz#4 – Chapter 4 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, September 27, 2015

Wk#5: Sep 28 – Oct 4 Chapter 5 – Estimating Project Times and Costs

Quiz#5 – Chapter 5 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, October 4, 2015

Wk#6, 7: Chapter 6 – Developing a Project Schedule

Oct 5 -16 Quiz#6 – Chapter 6 - Open until FRIDAY, 11:59 pm, October 16, 2015

*October 17 - 19 ProctorU: TEST #1 (Only Chapters 6 plus problems related to CPM basic and with LAGS)

Open from Saturday, October 17, at 6:00 am to Monday, October 19 at 11:59 pm.

Wk#8: Oct 19 -25 Project Assignment – details later - Due Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Install “ProjectLibre” and Read Manual/watch video tutorial (online)

Wk#8, 9, 10: Chapter 8 – Scheduling Resources & Costs

Oct 19 – Nov 8 Quiz#7 – Chapter 8 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, November 8, 2015

Wk#11: Nov 9 - 15 Chapter 9 – Reducing Project Duration (2 weeks)

Quiz#8 – Chapter 9 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, November 15, 2015

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Wk#12, 13: Chapter 13 – Progress & Performance Measurement & Evaluation

Nov 11 – 29 Quiz#9 – Chapter 13 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, April 29, 2015

Nov 25 (noon) – Nov 29 Thanksgiving Holiday

Wk#14: Nov 30 – Dec6 Chapter 14 – Project Closure

Quiz#10 – Chapter 14 - Open until Sunday, 11:59 pm, December 6, 2015

Wk#15:

*Dec 7 - 13 Complete and turn in Project: Due before Midnight on Wednesday, December 16, 2015

*Dec 12 - 14 ProctorU: TEST #2 (Chapters 8, 9, 13, 14 – mainly Chapters 8 and 13)

Open from Saturday, December 12 at 6:00 am to Monday, December 14 at 11:59 pm.

An interesting chapter you may want to read: Chapter 15: International Project Management.