Master of Business Administration in International Management - MBA

Course Description

MGMT X478.6: Management of Multiple Projects (1.5 credits)

Note: All courses carry three (3) credits unless otherwise stated.

Managing multiple projects typically presents different and additional challenges to the project manager compared to the management of a single large project.

This advanced course builds on project managers' previously acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of scope, time, cost, risk, human resources, and leadership and teambuilding through a combination of lecture and team-based learning exercises. Basic knowledge and competence in all of the aforementioned areas is highly recommended.

Course topics include planning for and delivering appropriate and timely communications, and advanced negotiating abilities to effectively manage multiple stakeholders; task and project prioritization and grouping; and efficient resource allocation utilizing the theory of constraints. Team exercises focus on the assessment of project environments through stakeholder analysis, and an adaptable multi-project simulation reinforces the benefits of cooperation for mutual gain among competitors.

Participants will learn scheduling techniques to balance resource utilization and project risks with desired responsiveness that lead to optimal project outcomes while minimizing conflicts. They will learn how to select the most effective strategies and responses regardless of whether they are dealing with multiple small independent projects, portfolios, or large programs.