QTY 440 - Managing Projects and Processes in Organizations

Institution:

Cleary University

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Description:

Purposeful activity in an organization involves management of one of the two ways in which work is accomplished: projects or processes. The class covers such topics as the nature of projects; the project life cycle; the strategic project portfolio and the importance of projects to organizational renewal; approaches to and importance of defining processes; establishing process metrics; methods for process improvement; the role of process owners, project managers, and sponsors of both; the necessity of balancing the needs of all stakeholders; and the impact of these two ways of working on the organization's infrastructure and culture. Students will identify best practices, learn from analyzing cases, and apply concepts to their organizations.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cleary.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 686-1883

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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