PROJECT SCHEDULING & COST PLANNING

Catalog description

Time and cost, two of the three most important pillars of project management, are examined in this course. Students will study advanced techniques for planning, managing and controlling both schedules and cost. Topic include managing the critical path, resource leveling, scheduling within constraints, cost estimation methods, break-even analysis, and earned value management. A good project manager will be able to manage risk and scope creep and keep the project on a realistic timeline and budget. Students will utilize well-recognized software, while learning to manage time and cost. (3 credits) fall