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

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NC CIP: 52.0201
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2023

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 (Global) 3 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
PMT 110 Intro To Project Mgmt 3 0 0 3
  Total: 14 4 0 16

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 173 Procurement Management 3 0 0 3
CTS 137 Google Project Management I 2 3 0 3
PMT 111 Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (Global) (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Statistical Methods I (Global) (3) (2) (0) (4)
  Total: 13 5 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
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (Global) *** (3) (0) (0) (3)
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective * * * 3
  Total: 6 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
CTS 240 Project Management 2 2 0 3
CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design 3 0 0 3
PMT 215 Proj Mgmt Leadership 3 0 0 3
  Total: 10 4 0 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 240 Business Ethics 3 0 0 3
PMT 210 Proj Mgmt Issues 2 2 0 3
PMT 220 Proj Mgmt Capstone 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Business Elective - 3 Credits * * * 3
  Total: 8 2 0 12

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240

Consult an academic advisor for other possible electives.

Business Elective - Select one: ACC 121BUS 110BUS 152, CTS 237ECO 251ECO 252INT 110, or LOG 110.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

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