PA5137

PA 5137 - Project Management in the Public Arena (1.5 Cr.)

HHH Administration (10736) THHH - Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

PA 5137 - Project Management in the Public Arena (1.5 Cr.)

Course description

Project management and leadership strategies for implementing public policy, including new or revised government programs, public works, and regulations. Use of project management concepts, principles, and tools, including project definition, scoping, planning, scheduling (using the critical path method), budgeting, monitoring, staffing, and managing project teams. Application of "agile" and "extreme" project management in situations of complexity and uncertainty, including those due to the scrutiny and expectations of elected officials, the media, citizens, and other stakeholders.

Minimum credits

1.5

Maximum credits

1.5

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPN - Student Option No Audit

Lecture

Requirements

000017

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring