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Project Management Technology

Curriculum Description

The Project Management Technology curriculum is designed to introduce students to processes of initiating, planning/executing, monitoring/controlling and closing projects. Students will be provided the nine knowledge areas of Project Management (integration, scope, time/cost, quality, human resources, risk/procurement management and communication).

Course work may include concepts in accounting, finance, information systems, human resource management, project management, organizational behavior, purchasing, business ethics and economics. The curriculum develops project management skills that may be used in all lines of work.

Graduates may qualify for positions requiring project management in governmental, nonprofit, merchandising, manufacturing, utilities, and construction agencies and industries. Students should be able to apply the Body of Knowledge areas established by the Project Management Institute.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A25390
NC CIP: 52.0201
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 4
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
PMT 110 Intro To Project Mgmt 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED 2016FA (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 13 4 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 0 3
BUS 173 Procurement Management 3 0 0 3
CTS 240 Project Management 2 2 0 3
PMT 111 Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prof Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 14 2 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 255 Org Behavior in Business 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Business Elective ** ** ** 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 3 0 0 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 225 Business Finance 2 2 0 3
BUS 238 Integrated Management 3 0 0 3
BUS 251 Business Psychology 2 0 0 2
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
PMT 215 Proj Mgmt Leadership 3 0 0 3
  Total: 12 4 0 14

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 240 Business Ethics 3 0 0 3
BUS 253 Leadership and Mgt Skills 3 0 0 3
PMT 210 Proj Mgmt Issues 2 2 0 3
PMT 220 Proj Mgmt Capstone 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 14 2 0 15

Total Credit Hours: 68

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110 or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor for other possible electives.

Business Elective - Select one: ACC 121, BUS 110, BUS 152, BUS 230, CTS 115, ECO 251, ECO 252, INT 110, INT 115 or LOG 110.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

A25390
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