ClassInfo

PM 556 Enterprise Project Management

Norma Sutcliffe

Spring 2016-2017
Class number: 33592
Section number: 901
M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
CDM 00222 Loop Campus

Summary


Summary of course
This course covers how an enterprise coordinates and effectively manages all its IT projects and programs through program management and the IT PMO (Project Management Office) Students will learn the role of the IT PMO in establishing and maintaining the infrastructure of projects and in assisting project managers, program managers, and the executive steering committee. Students will also examine the role of program management in coordinating the delivery of expected program benefits, in managing stakeholder expectations, and in establishing appropriate program governance so business benefits are realized. .

By the end of the course the student can:.

-- Analyze the effectiveness of a IT program?s potential IT offerings and shortcomings arguing the pros and cons of a PMO response or a program management response
-- Create a PMO business plan with charter aimed at meeting the organization?s IT strategic goals
-- Develop appropriate processes for supporting project managers
-- Analyze the roles of the PMO and program management in assisting project managers
when using different project methodologies and development life cycles
-- Develop the appropriate processes from project methodologies for attaining business plan goals.



Texts

Textbooks and Printed Resources
ALL TEXTS below are available as E_BOOKS through DePaul's online library e-books section
http://www.lib.depaul.edu/Find/resourceList.aspx?s=89
by clicking on Books 24x7 in the center column and then using your CampusConnect ID and password.

Log on using your CampusConnect ID and password
Then:
Paste the desired book's ISBN number into the search box Click on GO
Click on Book's Front Cover
Click on the desired Chapter or Section
*For Printing -- First show page in Print Preview
(click on File dropdown then on Print Preview) then on Print

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

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.

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

Mike Price Perry, 2009.
Business Driven PMO Setup: Practical Insights, Techniques and Case Examples for Ensuring Success. J. Ross Publishing, Inc. ISBN:97819604270136.

Mike Price Perry, 2013.
Business Driven PMO Success Stories: Across Industries and Around the World. J. Ross Publishing, Inc. ISBN:97819604270761.


Grading

15% Quizzes / Homework ? Lowest Dropped
10% Proposal for Term Project - IT Business Plan PMO Charter ? due week 3
40% Term Project - IT Business Plan PMO Charter -- due week 8
25% 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.
**Online 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. Multiple postings in a single week earn additional credit

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 submission is 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, 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.


Overview & Agile Scrum review

IT Program Management versus ITPMO? Start with Project Management
Some Basics on Portfolio Management
Basics of an IT Business Plan
Homework Due
The IT Business Plan for the IT PMO
Term Project Proposal Due for The IT PMO Business Plan Due
IT PMO >> Methodology versus Process?
IT PMO >> Tools?? When to decide?
IT PMO >> Standards and Metrics? What is important
IT PMO >> Project Knowledge Management? What to keep
IT PMO >> Resource Integration (Resource Management & Training / Education)
IT PMO >> Types and Levels also Business Strategies
IT PMO >> Charter Examples / Templates
IT Program Management >> with Business Environment elements
(Organizational Governance, Execution Management, Organizational Change Management)
IT Program Management >> the Program Life Cycles and Program Themes
Term Project - IT Business Plan PMO Charter Due
IT Program Management/IT PMO >> IT Program Manager versus IT PMO Director Course Review and Take Home Final QnA
Take Home Final Exam released

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