EMGT 461GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SPRING SEMESTER 2012

DR. KHALID S. AL-GAHTANIMissouri S&T Adjunct Faculty

RAUL SANANO CHAVEZTeaching Assistant

January 23rd, 2012Monday

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

Course Description

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

• The emphasis of this course is global project management. URM is collaborating with instructors from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia; Nanyang Technical University, Singapore; Tsinghua University, China; and Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore, Indian to provide lectures on cultural and project management nuances of their respective countries. Four of the lectures will be taught by these international instructors.

 • In depth and advanced topics in project management including

project management methodologies, strategic planning for excellence, project portfolio management, integrated processes, culture, and behavioral excellence; normally includes a hands-on group project.

Methodology

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

We will make the link between managerial teaching and the world of work by using our text, business cases, class exercises and discussions, and readings from the academic and business press.

 

Collaborating Instructors and Archived Lectures:

 1 Dr. Shaligram Pokharel, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore2 Dr. Derek Walker, Royadl Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia 3Dr. Wei Zhang, Tsinghua, China4Dr. Parameshwar Iyer, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

Reference: International Project Management, Academic Press, 2003, Miner Media, Eng Mgt 461, International Case Studies, Bennet Lientz and Kathryn Rea, (ISBN-0-120449985-6),

Class Policies and Evaluation

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

Course Grade: 90-100% A; 80-89% B70-79% C; <69% F

 Grading: Exams - Midterm 25%

Final 25%Group Project & Presentation - 1st Part 10% - 2nd Completion 20%Assignments and

Class Participation 20%

Class Policies and Evaluation

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

Group Project: Teams consisting of 3 and 4 will select a work related international project. The Course Project is divided into 2 phases, (1) Introduction, Purposes and Scope will be presented on March 19; (2) End Product and Approaches will be presented on April 30. Designated members of the team are expected to make presentations to the class but the entire team will be responsible for submitting a written report for each project. The project will be a team effort that should challenge your management and leadership skills.

 Class Participation and Assignments: You are expected to participate

in the class discussions. Accommodations will be made for students who need to miss class due to work related assignments. Class assignments are to be turned in on time., and due on the next session. Late assignments will be given, at most, half credit.

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

Week Date Text Topic Assignment

1 Jan 23Course Introduction – Review of PM

2 Jan 30Ch. 1Ch. 2

Introduction Define the Project

Case: Note on Introduction to Project Management

31 Feb 6Project Management in Singapore (Archived)

Singapore TradeNet: Beyond Tradenet to the Intelligent Island

4 Feb 13Ch. 3Ch. 4

Identify the Project Leaders Nail Down the Project Organization and Team

Chapter Exercises

52 Feb 20Project Management in Australia (Archived)

Australian National Museum Project

6 Feb 27Ch.5Ch.6

Develop the Project Plan Use Technology to Your Advantage

Chapter Exercises

7 Mar 5Exam 1 Chapters 1-6, Project Management in Singapore and Australia, Archived Lectures

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

Week Date Text Topic Assignment

8 Mar 12 1st Part – Group ProjectGroup Project Presentations and Reports

93 Mar 19 Project Management in China (Archived)Leading Across Cultures: China 2004 Intel in China

10 Mar 26 Spring Break No Class

11 Apr 2Ch. 7Ch. 8

Manage the International Team and WorkManage Outsourcing and Vendors

Chapter Exercises

124 Apr 9 Project Management in India (Archived) Write-Ups/Reaction Paper

13 Apr 16Ch. 9Ch.10

Sustain Effective Communications Deal with Issues and Use Experience

Chapter Exercises

14 Apr 23Exam 2 Chapters 7-10, Project Management in China and India, Archived Lectures

15 Apr 30 2nd Part - Group Project Group Project Presentations and Reports

THE END

THANK YOU!

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EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

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