MGMT 456 - Managing Projects in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Prerequisites, MGMT 316 and MGSC 209 or MATH 203. In today’s turbulent environment, traditional management techniques, which are well-suited for routine tasks, fall short in managing tasks related to and resulting from such rapid changes. When the tasks do not fit into the mold of business-as-usual, it becomes difficult to fix the responsibility and authority for the achievement of organizational goals. Organizing such tasks into projects affords managers with the ability to meet timelines, budget, performance goals, and expectations of many dissimilar stakeholders. Projects are specific, unique, time-bound, and aimed at meeting a specific goal. This course will equip students with tools and techniques to effectively manage projects in a rapidly changing environment. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits