Graduate Project Management
General
- 40 learners; teams of 4
- 100 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 5 projects wanted
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any
- Any industries
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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March 11, 2018Experience start
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October 16, 2017Project Scope Meeting
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May 15, 2018Experience end
Timeline
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March 11, 2018Experience start
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October 16, 2017Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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May 15, 2018Experience end
Overview
- Details
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A group of Graduate-level student-consultants will develop a thorough Project Management Plan for a project of your choosing.
- Learner skills
- Project leadership, Project planning, Project scheduling, Organization
- Deliverables
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Phase 1 - Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to understand the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of 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 written project plan. Teams will also formally present their plan in class, which you are invited to attend (virtually or in person).
Project Examples
Beginning mid March, a group of student-consultants will devote a total of 400 hours to developing a Project Management Plan for a project of your choosing.
Using Project Management Theory, students will determine the breakdown of work for a future project within your organization, including project requirements, risks, costs, timelines, and responsibilities to drive the implementation process.
Students will prepare a project charter and risk management plan, then actively manage the proposed project including managing stakeholders and ensuring the project is being completed in accordance with the project plan. Students will not complete individual implementation tasks.
Project examples could include, but are not limited to:
- Development of a new website.
- Implementation of a new software or system.
- Business process change.
- A marketing initiative.
- New product/service launch.
- Evaluation of new technology.
- An event or workshop.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
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.
Be available for a needs assessment phone call with the Program Coordinator.
Be available to work with your group at scheduled periods over 14 weeks
Be available for a 1-hour interview (virtual, phone, or in person) to ensure the students fully understand your company and the project.
Provide a dedicated contact who will be responsive to periodic emails or phone calls to answer any questions or concerns that the student(s) may have as they progress.