BA 402 Project Management & Process Improvement

Sed Vitae. All firms have processes, most of which can be improved or optimized. The ability of managers to identify costly variation in their processes and to reduce that variation using project management tools and methods is a key skill set and, combined with leadership, can enhance the success of a firm. This course is designed to help students understand the theoretical and practical demands of project management and process improvement within an organization. Students will learn how to gain support and drive change using a well-defined tool-based methodology. Using simulations, case studies and real projects sponsored by internal and external clients, students will use the Six Sigma D-M-A-I-C (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methods and tools and classic project management methods to drive measurable changes in processes. Students will learn a valuable skill set and be awarded industry recognized Six Sigma Belt Certification upon successful course completion.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take BA 375.

Distribution

SV

Offered

Annual Spring Semester