Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISA 160: Project Management Techniques and Software
Same As: MGMT 142 (Project Management Techniques and Software)
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; CISC 300
Hours: 54 hours lecture
Description: This introductory course covers the responsibilities of a project manager. It includes the knowledge needed to manage a project, control costs, and schedule resources. It also introduces the use of project management software to track project resources, tasks, and milestones. This course is not open to students who have taken MGMT 142.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • construct a basic plan of action utilizing project management software.
  • compare and contrast various theories of leadership and motivation.
  • explain the principles of project management with regard to case studies.
  • demonstrate the ability to formulate a project plan, given specific scenarios.
  • assess the inherent advantages and shortcomings in various software packages.