Global Project Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111

This course provides an in-depth look at scheduling in the complex world of global projects. Students will use MS Project as a platform to learn how to plan and create realistic project schedules, network diagrams and work breakdown structures. Additional topics include scheduling with agile methodology, estimating activity duration, determining the critical path, corrective actions, and generating reports. Students will get plenty of practice using MS Project tools using case studies to gain real world experience. Course aligns with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) teachings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): GPMT287

This class delves into the financial and risk management of project management in a global environment by focusing on activity based forecasting, estimating management reserve, budgeting, risk management and cost associated with projects. Additional topics include identifying and categorizing risks, developing a comprehensive risk management plan, earned value management, and determining proper risk response strategies. It also includes other project management tools and methodologies used in managing global projects. This class is designed to provide students with a metric for an in depth assessment of their desire and commitment toward pursuing a career in global project management in the beginning of their educational process. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BITS211 Prerequisite(s): GPMT287

This class provides students with an in-depth understanding of sourcing in a global environment. Students will develop global contracts and explore cultural and ethical differences of managing projects and contracts in a global environment. Pragmatic and dynamic regional, legal, cultural and ethical environments that affect sourcing decisions and management are reviewed. Upon successful course completion, students will have a solid basis of understanding of the requirements and challenges U.S. based corporate project manager’s face in negotiating and managing global contracts and projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): GPMT287

Students will gain insight and knowledge into project product quality and process improvement for creating project or program deliverables. Specific topics include six sigma, lean, quality control, testing, continuous improvement and requirements verification. Special emphasis will be placed on customer satisfaction within a project environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): GPMT287

GPMT490 Project Management Internship
Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Project Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. Technology Management majors must meet the minimum required 3 credits of Technology Management internship requirement through GPMT490. The course is variable credit (1-6) with 1 credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site to 6 credits requiring 300 hours. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 earned credits. All employment site work must be evidenced by reports filed by the student as well as completion of other academic requirements. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum Junior status, completion of 6 credits of GPMT courses, 6 credits within the Specialty, and 9 credits in residency at Davenport University; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.

GPMT499 Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) Preparation
This course prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification examination developed and conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). This exam-prep course provides a focused review of all subject matter for the Project Management Certification. It uses questions from prior certification exams to help students become familiar with the format, content and nature of the exam. Note: Successful completion of this preparatory course does not guarantee the passing exam. In addition, in order to sit for the Project Management Institute exams, students must meet educational and work experience requirements. Please refer to www.pmi.org for specific exam requirements.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 or equivalent experience.