Overview
"All of humankind’s greatest accomplishments—from building the great pyramids to discovering a cure for polio to putting a footprint on the moon—began as a project” (Larson, Gray, & Sirisomboonsuk, 2024, p. 2).
These days, managing projects is a vital part of everyone’s job. As you work through this course, you will develop an introductory-level understanding of project management and its technical and sociocultural dimensions. These project management competences can help you develop a competition edge in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able to
- critically evaluate the benefits of project management for organizations and individuals.
- explain the importance of interpersonal skills in project management.
- at a novice level, carry out activities appropriate to the four sequential stages of a project’s life cycle and the specific project management deliverables related to each stage.
- use a conceptual tool kit that you have developed to prepare yourself to participate as an entry level project team member.
- locate, gather, and organize information using appropriate online technologies and resources.
- use self-assessment techniques to monitor personal learning strengths and areas for development.
This course does not
- teach you how to use Microsoft Project.
- prepare you for a project management designation such as the Project Management Professional (PMP®).
- cover project management content that is specific to any particular sector, such as the information technology or construction industries.
Evaluation
To receive credit for MGSC 205, you must complete and submit two assignments and receive a grade of at least D (50 percent) on each examination and an overall course grade of at least D (50 percent).
| Activity | Weight |
| Assignment 1 | 30% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Assignment 2 | 30% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Larson, E. W., Gray, C. F., & Sirisomboonsuk, P. (2024). Project management: A socio-technical approach (2024 release). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1265060886
Other Resources
All other learning resources will be available online.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the MGSC 205 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on the examination.
Online Exam
Challenge for credit course registration form