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Project Management

PROJ 2209
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Durham College
Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Elaine Catell
Faculty - Project Management Graduate Certificate
(6)
5
Timeline
  • September 8, 2020
    Experience start
  • September 19, 2020
    Requirements Meeting
  • October 31, 2020
    Touch Point Meeting 2
  • October 31, 2020
    Touch Point Meeting 1
  • December 5, 2020
    Final Delivery
  • December 12, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Communications Market research Operations Product or service launch Marketing strategy
Skills
project planning process analysis business strategy data analysis research
Student goals and capabilities

During their final semester project management graduate student teams are assigned a cumulative total of 600 hours to work on a project to either develop a Project Management Plan or conduct research etc., for a project of your choice. Using Project Management Theory guided by PMI standards, students will determine the breakdown of work of a future project for your organization, including project requirements, risks, costs, timelines, and responsibilities to drive the implementation process.

Students

Students
Graduate
Any level
95 students
Project
100 hours per student
Students self-assign
Teams of 6
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Each student project manager will dedicate a minimum of 100 hours to your project, specifically the student will:

Develop a project charter

Develop and deliver a complete project plan or requested research in the sponsors specified format

Prepare weekly status reports

Use project management tools for collaboration

Close the project

Project timeline
  • September 8, 2020
    Experience start
  • September 19, 2020
    Requirements Meeting
  • October 31, 2020
    Touch Point Meeting 2
  • October 31, 2020
    Touch Point Meeting 1
  • December 5, 2020
    Final Delivery
  • December 12, 2020
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

In addition to this semester, this course runs at two other points in the year, each of which we are also seeking project matches for:

Project examples could include, but are not limited to:

  • An event or workshop
  • New business plan and government funding opportunities
  • Competitor analysis
  • Operational research and efficiency
  • Develop or enhancement of a website
  • Implementation or evaluation of a software or system
  • Business process change
  • A marketing and branding initiative
  • New product/service, business launch

Students' capabilities, in the example of an event or workshop project, students will:

· Develop a project charter, identify and research venues, etc., within the scope and requirements requested by the sponsor; a complete project plan including a schedule, risk assessment, and budget, and other required documents

· Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the project plan is being developed in accordance with the project requirements and the company's strategic initiatives

Students will not:

· Execute the event except in circumstances where the project aligns with an area the students have interest and experience in.

Outcomes

Phase 1 - Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to understand the project scope and prepare a detailed plan to complete the project.

Phase 2 - Project Execution: Students will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan. Teams will periodically communicate with organization representative(s) as needed to complete project tasks.

Phase 3 - Report and Presentation: Students will submit a project plan in person or virtually in the format requested by the sponsor. Teams will also formally present their project in class.

Milestones

Project Requirements Meeting

TouchPoint 1 Meeting - Meeting between students and organization to verify project scope, communication styles, and important dates.

TouchPoint 2 Meeting - Status update meeting between students and organization.

Final Delivery - Final delivery of project

Communication with teams including meetings are subject to change and may vary depending on the project

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
  • question

    Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

  • question

    Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

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