SEM 651

Project Management for Consulting Professionals

3 units

Spring 2026

Topics

Management 2. Welcome to the Project Economy 1. Traditional & Agile Project Management 2
Initiation
Competencies 2. Project Planning 3. Negotiation
Case Forum & Simulation
Competencies 2. Project Planning 3. Ethical
Project Managing a Better Future 2. Project Execution 3. Disruptive Innovation & The Role of Technology 4. The Sustainability Revolution
Student Presentations 2. Course Conclusion & Overview
Explain project management fundamentals and how they apply to the consulting industry
Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of project management

Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects, Antonio Nieto Rodrigues, HBR Publishing
required
Project Management: A Managerial Approach, Jack R. Meredith and Scott M. Shafer, Wiley, 2022. E-Book & Print Options are available
recommended

Spring 2025

Management 2. Welcome to the Project Economy 1. Traditional & Agile Project Management 2
Initiation
Competencies 2. Project Planning 3. Negotiation
Case Forum & Simulation
Competencies 2. Project Planning 3. Ethical
Project Managing a Better Future 2. Project Execution 3. Disruptive Innovation & The Role of Technology 4. The Sustainability Revolution
Student Presentations 2. Course Conclusion & Overview
Explain project management fundamentals and how they apply to the consulting industry
Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of project management
Utilize techniques for establishing project objectives, developing deliverables, managing scope, and maximizing social or economic value
Manage and mitigate risks, issues, and challenges

Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects, Antonio Nieto Rodrigues, HBR Publishing
required
Project Management: A Managerial Approach, Jack R. Meredith and Scott M. Shafer, Wiley, 2022. E-Book & Print Options are available
recommended

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