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PM 556 Enterprise Project Management

Norma Sutcliffe

Fall 2015-2016
Class number: 11387
Section number: 710
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Online Campus

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Summary

This course covers how an enterprise coordinates and effectively manages all its IT projects and programs through program management and the IT program management office. Students will learn the role of the IT program management office in establishing and maintaining the project and program infrastructure and in assisting project managers, program managers, and the executive steering committee. Students will analyze the role of program management in coordinating the delivery of expected program benefits, in managing stakeholder expectations, and in establishing program governance

By the end of the course the student can:.

-- Can analyze the setting for program management
-- Understands and can plan the program management life cycles, themes and phases
-- Understand the program management processes and process groups
-- Understand the basics of various levels of PMO
-- Can analyze the role of the PMO and program management in assisting the management of projects using different development life cycles
-- Understand the basics of project portfolio management.



Texts

Texts THESE TEXTS are available as E_BOOKS through DePaul's online library or from D2L Content Section
Required E-Book Texts:

Hill:
Gerard M. Hill. 2008.
The Complete Project Management Office Handbook, 2nd Ed.
Auerbach Publications. ISBN:9781420046809.

Letavec et al. :
Craig Letavec, Steven Rollins, and Diane Altweiss. 2008.
Program Management Professional (PgMP): A Certification Study Guide with Practices for Maximizing Business Results. J. Ross Publishing, Inc. ISBN:9781932159868.

Maizlish & Handler:
Bryan Maizlish and Robert Handler
IT Portfolio Management Step-by-Step: Unlocking the Business Value of Technology. 2005.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN:9780471649847.



Case Studies will be from the following Paperback or Kindle e-book available through Amazon.com or from D2L Content Section
Milosevic, D.Z., Patanakul, P., Srivannaboon,S. (2010). CASE STUDIES IN PROJECT, PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT.John Wiley & Sons.



Grading

30% Quizzes / Homework -- lowest grade dropped from averaging
30% Individual Paper -- due week 6
30% Final Exam-- due week 11 Take Home
10% Participation -- attendance/makeup (class sessions)*
or discussion forum participation (DL)**.

Total 100%

*In-class students earn participation credit by
--"attendance" participating during the entire class session or by
-- participating in THAT WEEK'S DISCUSSION FORUM on or before the closing date.

**DL students earn participation credit by posting their insights, thoughts, concerns, etc. on the weekly discussion forum after reading the required assignments and watching the weekly lecture. Students should be conversing with one another to get credit. To get credit the postings must be on or before the closing date.

Grading Scale:
98 - 100 A+
92 - 97 A
90 - 91 A-
88 - 89 B+
82 - 87 B
80 - 81 B-
78 - 79 C+
72 - 77 C
70 - 71 C-
68 - 69 D+
62 - 67 D
60 - 61 D-
0 - 59 F

Late Submissions
Late Submissions are always penalized unless prior arrangements are made through email with instructor. However, on the FINAL TAKE HOME EXAM late submissions ARE NOT allowed.



Prerequisites

IS 430 or PM 430 or SE 477 or completion of foundation phase.



Teaching Method

A combination of teaching methods will be used (lectures, class exercises, group presentations, etc).

This course will make use of texts, handouts, current articles, business methodologies, lectures, and case studies to present a picture of the project management landscape. In particular, we will devote some time each week to analyzing case studies of pertinent IT project related issues and problems.





School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296