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EMGT 461
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SPRING SEMESTER 2012
DR. KHALID S. AL-GAHTANI
Missouri S&T Adjunct Faculty
RAUL SANANO CHAVEZ
Teaching Assistant
January 23rd, 2012
Monday
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Course Description
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The emphasis of this course is global project management. URM is collaborating
with instructors from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia;
Nanyang Technical University, Singapore; Tsinghua University, China; and Indian
Institute of Science-Bangalore, Indian to provide lectures on cultural and project
management nuances of their respective countries. Four of the lectures will be
taught by these international instructors.
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In depth and advanced topics in project management including project
management methodologies, strategic planning for excellence, project portfolio
management, integrated processes, culture, and behavioral excellence; normally
includes a hands-on group project.
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Methodology
We will make the link between managerial teaching and the world of work by using our
text, business cases, class exercises and discussions, and readings from the academic
and business press.
Collaborating Instructors and Archived Lectures:
Dr. Shaligram Pokharel, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
2 Dr. Derek Walker, Royadl Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia
3Dr. Wei Zhang, Tsinghua, China
4Dr. Parameshwar Iyer, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
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Reference: International Project Management, Academic Press, 2003, Miner Media, Eng
Mgt 461, International Case Studies, Bennet Lientz and Kathryn Rea, (ISBN-0120449985-6),
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Class Policies and Evaluation
Course Grade:
Grading:
90-100%
70-79%
A;
C;
Exams - Midterm
Final
Group Project & Presentation
- 1st Part
- 2nd Completion
Assignments and
Class Participation
80-89%
<69%
B
F
25%
25%
10%
20%
20%
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Class Policies and Evaluation
Group Project: Teams consisting of 3 and 4 will select a work related international
project. The Course Project is divided into 2 phases, (1) Introduction, Purposes
and Scope will be presented on March 19; (2) End Product and Approaches will be
presented on April 30. Designated members of the team are expected to make
presentations to the class but the entire team will be responsible for submitting a
written report for each project. The project will be a team effort that should
challenge your management and leadership skills.
Class Participation and Assignments: You are expected to participate in the class
discussions. Accommodations will be made for students who need to miss class
due to work related assignments. Class assignments are to be turned in on time.,
and due on the next session. Late assignments will be given, at most, half credit.
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Week
Date
1
Jan 23
2
Jan 30
31
Feb 6
4
Feb 13
52
Feb 20
6
Feb 27
7
Mar 5
Text
Topic
Assignment
Course Introduction –
Review of PM
Ch. 1
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch.5
Ch.6
Introduction
Define the Project
Case: Note on Introduction to
Project Management
Project Management in Singapore
(Archived)
Singapore TradeNet: Beyond
Tradenet to the Intelligent Island
Identify the Project Leaders Nail Down
the Project Organization and Team
Chapter Exercises
Project Management in Australia
(Archived)
Australian National Museum
Project
Develop the Project Plan Use
Technology to Your Advantage
Chapter Exercises
Exam 1 Chapters 1-6, Project
Management in Singapore and Australia,
Archived Lectures
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Week
Date
Text
Topic
Assignment
Group Project Presentations and
Reports
Leading Across Cultures: China 2004
Intel in China
8
Mar 12
1st Part – Group Project
93
Mar 19
Project Management in China (Archived)
10
Mar 26
Spring Break
No Class
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Apr 2
Manage the International Team and Work
Manage Outsourcing and Vendors
Chapter Exercises
124
Apr 9
Project Management in India (Archived)
Write-Ups/Reaction Paper
13
Apr 16
14
Apr 23
15
Apr 30
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
Ch.10
Sustain Effective Communications Deal
with Issues and Use Experience
Exam 2 Chapters 7-10, Project
Management in China and India,
Archived Lectures
2nd Part - Group Project
Chapter Exercises
Group Project Presentations and
Reports
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