GSBA/MSIT  573
Session One
Assignment Due: None
Session Materials
	chapter one
	Project Mgmt Certification
	Right Project Mgmt Skills
	Riding out the Storm
	Demand for IT Project Managers Increases (2005)
Session Topics
	Introduction to Class, Syllabus, Other Students
	Introduction to IT Project Mgmt Opportunities
	Technology Projects in Perspective
Learning Objectives
	Be able to explain the changing realities within the information technology field
	Understand the growing need for better project mgmt, especially for IT projects.
	Explain what a project is, provide examples of IT projects
	List various aspects of projects and describe the triple constraints of projects
	Understand the key elements of project mgmt framework and knowledge areas
	Be able to explain key project success factors
	Understand the role of the project manager and the skills they need
	Describe the project mgmt profession, the PMI, and the PMP
	Be able to understand the future career potential prospects in IT project management
Session Deliverables
Course Skills Assessment Survey
Schedule
530	Session Begins
530-700	Discussion of syllabus, course, student introductions
700-720	Break
720-845	Chapter 1 Lecture