Project Management
General
- 40 learners; teams of 4
- 100 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 6 projects wanted
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any
- Any
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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January 8, 2018Experience start
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October 16, 2017Project Scope Meeting
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April 20, 2018Experience end
Timeline
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January 8, 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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April 20, 2018Experience end
Overview
- Details
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A group of student-consultants will develop a thorough Project Management Plan for a project of your choosing.
- Learner skills
- Communication, Project leadership, Risk assessment, Scheduling, Scope management
- 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
A group of student-consultants will devote a cumulative 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 of a future project for your organization, including project requirements, risks, costs, timelines, and responsibilities to drive the implementation process.
You'll be connected to your student group as early as possible in the fall semester. They'll spend the time before the class kicks off (November-December) putting together some of the administrative aspects of the project, including a project charter and risk management plan. This frees up the students to actively manage the proposed project when their course kicks off in January.
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
To better understand the students capabilities, in the example of a project to develop a new website, students will:
- Put together a project charter, schedule and risk assessment
- Manage stakeholders and ensure the project is being completed in accordance with the project plan
Students will not:
- Develop the website or create content, except in occasional circumstances where the project aligns with an area the student has interest and experience in.
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.
Be responsive to periodic emails or phone calls to answer any questions or concerns that the student(s) may have as they progress.