ENGR 5410G - Project Management for Engineers

This course prepares engineers for the effective application of project management to their work. It covers the following topics: project integration, project scope, cost management, time management, engineering quality, human resources, project communications, risk management and procurement management. The course uses the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) with relevant examples from nuclear, software and other fields of engineering. Special emphasis is placed on Risk Management, particularly in the area of safety-critical engineering projects. The student will be well-positioned both to apply the knowledge in their area of engineering and to write the PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) examination.
Credit hours: 3