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  • PJT 251-4: Directed Project I, II, III, and IV

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    This is a directed study course that allows a student to complete an individualized project on a topic selected and planned with his/her faculty. Projects undertaken in this class take the form of either a feasibility study or a process improvement project. Students who complete the feasibility study learn project planning, management, and evaluation skills. Feasibility projects may develop a business plan for a new venture or new initiative. Students who complete a process improvement project learn to map a process, construct process measures, identify root causes, and implement improvement theories guided by a PDSA (plan-do-study-act) method. Process improvement projects may be completed utilizing an improvement team led by the student in cooperation with his/her employer. Projects are completed during the regular 12-week term for a letter grade derived from evaluation of completed activities that were identified in a learning agreement. This course may be taken for one, two, three, or four credits as determined by the faculty person, based on the scope of the proposed project. PJT 251, 252, 253, and 254 courses may be taken in succession, utilizing a multi-term project, or with different projects each term.
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  • PJT 488-9: Senior Project

    0.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    The first two (of three) courses in the senior project series are graded on a pass/fail basis. Please see the course description for PJT 490 for a more complete description of the courses.
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  • PJT 490: Senior Project

    4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    Students complete the required directed study BBA Senior Project course sequence at the end of their undergraduate degree program. During this eighteen-week, three-course sequence, students select project topics and complete their projects guided individually by senior faculty mentors. Preference is given to selecting topics that solve problems or make contributions for the students' employers by applying business concepts students learned in their majors. Project types may include: a new venture or product plan, a process or product improvement, or an analysis of a significant workplace problem. PJT 488 and PJT 489 (non-credit courses) are completed in advance of PJT 490 for the purpose of identifying a project topic and gathering information that become the foundation for completion of the project in PJT 490 (4 credits). PJT 488 addresses writing a project/problem statement, background description, and a project plan. PJT 489 addresses gathering information or data needed to support project development and analysis. PJT 490 involves data analysis, evaluation of alternatives, development of recommendations, and writing the project report.
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  • PLS 220: Federal Government and Business

    4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    This course concentrates on the principles and operations of the federal government with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution and executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Political processes and the regulatory environment in which businesses operate are studied.
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  • PLS 470: Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility

    6.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    This course addresses issues of public policy and its relevance to contemporary business issues from a corporate, economic, and environmental perspective. Students will analyze the characteristics of public policy and the important role played by corporations. Case studies in primary public policy areas such as: public health, environment, conservation, and criminal justice will be examined. Firms who have taken the lead in social responsibility will be highlighted as well as those who have been less successful in this endeavor. Discussion will also focus on the moral and ethical implications of these policies.
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  • PMG 401: Project Management

    4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    This course introduces project management and draws from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Topics include an overview of the phases of the project, the roles and responsibilities of the project management, planning the project, commonly used tools and techniques for managing projects, and the project closure process. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is helpful.
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  • PMG 407: Project Procurement and Risk Management

    4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    Projects are by definition unique, which means that they contain an element of risk. Being successful in managing projects requires a comprehensive understanding of risk management. This course discusses risk planning, risk identification, risk analysis, and the various types of risk responses. The course also addresses the procurement process from the pre-bidding planning work, through the bidding process, to selecting a successful bidder and administering the contract.
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  • PMG 411: Strategic Project Portfolio

    4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    This course addresses the portfolio of projects within an organization to ensure a supply of projects. It covers the importance of aligning individual projects to overall organizational strategy and objectives. It also addresses the role of teams in projects and the importance of team dynamics. The impact of change initiatives on projects and the globalization of projects will be addressed.
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  • PMG 416: Project Estimating and Controlling

    4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    Projects use resources, which are always constrained. The project manager is constantly balancing the various aspects of the project to bring it to a successful conclusion, which means the project is completed on time, under budget, and meets customer expectations. This course discusses the various ways to estimate and schedule a project and then create the budgets necessary to manage the costs. This course will also discuss what is involved in formally closing a project.
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  • PMG 421: Leading Projects

    4.00 Credits
    Cleary University

    Project management is part science and part art form. The success of a project can often be attributed to the success or failure of the human resource practices. The "softer" side of projectmanagement requires leading the team and influencing others over whom the project manager often has little authority. This course will discuss the various theories of human behavior, types of power, and conflict resolution techniques, as well as communication requirements of a project.
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