The
objective of the Course Project is to give you an opportunity to
practice the skills learned in class regarding the planning
methodologies of a project. These skills are directly applicable toward
your senior project.
Guidelines

For this project, you
may choose one that is of interest to you, or you may choose to begin
planning for your senior project. When selecting a project, avoid
picking one that is either too big or too small. For example, do not
decide to build a new stadium for your local sports team (too big) or to
plant your summer garden (too small). Here are some successful past
project ideas. The opening of a coffee shopA charity event for a local social service agencyA meditation pool and platform in the center of townA redevelopment of a local playgroundDesign and installation of a computer network for a small businessSoftware development projectA project to build a house or create a website is NOT acceptable. You
are not limited to the list of projects above. Please refer all
questions concerning what is acceptable as a class project to your
instructor.
Milestones

Milestones:Due Week 1: Project Outline Proposal/ApprovalDue Week 2: Project CharterDue Week 3: Scope StatementDue Week 4: Work Breakdown Structure/Gantt ChartDue Week 5: Risk Management PlanDue Week 6: Project Schedule and BudgetDue Week 7: Communication PlanDue Week 8: Final Project Package
Week 1

Due Week 1: Project Outline Proposal/ApprovalTo
begin Week 1, all students need is to form teams (the instructor can
permit individual projects if necessary). This can be done by the
instructor or by the student at the discretion of the instructor. Once a
team is formed, students need to complete a Statement of Participation.
This document is found in Doc Sharing.Provide an outline of
your proposed project to your instructor for approval. The project will
be the project your team will use for the remainder of this course.Deliverables for Week 1:For team projects:Teams
need to complete the entire Statement of Participation with the team
and team leader assignments for Weeks 28. Lastly, teams need to update
the status of participation for Week 1. For individual projects:A
one-page document outlining your proposed project. This document should
contain particulars, such as what will be created, why this project is
important, how long it would likely take, and how much it would likely
cost.
Week 2

Due Week 2: Project CharterProvide a project charter of your selected project in accordance with the charter template found in Doc Sharing.Please
put this in proper business writing format. Consider me to be your
boss. If working in a group, include the updated Statement of
Participation for Week 2, describing how each person contributed to this
project deliverable. Please place the updated Statement of
Participation in your teams’ Doc Sharing area for review. A charter
should be a minimum of 35 pages long.Deliverables for Week 2:Completed Project Charter (in MS Word)Statement of Participation and status update
Week 3

Due Week 3: Scope StatementPrepare
a scope statement using the template in Doc Sharing. Remember to be
tangible, measurable, and specific. Be sure to include all sections
required in the Week 2 Lecture. A scope should be a minimum of 1015
pages long.Deliverables for Week 3:Project Scope Statement (in MS Word)Statement of Participation and status update
Week 4

Due Week 4: Work Breakdown StructureAccording
to the PMBOK Guide, “the WBS is a deliverable-oriented hierarchical
decomposition of the work to be executed by the project team, to
accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.”
In other words, it lists the project’s deliverables and work packages.
For this week, you will create a work breakdown structure (WBS) for the
project you selected during Week 1.Remember that the WBS starts
with your major deliverables (that you stated in your scope management
plan) at the highest level. The lower levels have the work package
required to complete those deliverables. Review the textbook (and the
PMBOK Guide, if you have it) for some suggestions on how to create a
WBS. From your work breakdown structure, develop a project task list
with dependencies and add durations, using MS Project.Develop the Work Breakdown StructureYour WBS should have a minimum of 100150 line items in MS Project and be three levels deep.Make sure to use verb-object task names (for example, “Develop software”).Enter tasks in MS Project.Create the predecessor relationships.DO NOT LINK SUMMARY TASKS OR ASSIGN RESOURCES!Deliverables for Week 4:Statement of Participation and status updateThe MS Project file (.mpp) saved from the Tracking Gantt chart screen
Week 5
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Due Week 5: Risk Management PlanRemember,
risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have a positive or
negative impact on the project. This week, you will be identifying and
analyzing your project risks and developing a risk management plan to
monitor and track your project. You will evaluate each task in your
project schedule to identify any risk factors associated with the
execution of the deliverable. You will then add your list of risk to the
risk register template in Doc Sharing. The number of risks will depend
on the project deliverables in your schedule; however, 2025 positive
and 2025 negative risks would be considered the minimum. Review the
instructions on the first sheet of the template and complete your risk
register in its entirety.Deliverables for Week 5:Use
the Risk Register Template spreadsheet found in Doc Sharing (there is a
separate tab for each portion of the risk management plan).Statement of Participation and status update
Week 6
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Due Week 6: Project Schedule and BudgetA
project plan cannot be considered complete until the resources have
been assigned (including budget and cost estimate). This week, you will
assign the resources required to work on your project to your scheduled
tasks. In addition, you will add the cost of the resources per hour and
any direct or indirect cost required for project contracts, materials,
or supplies.You will submit a two-part summary report (business
professional format) of your project budget and resources, which
includes the following:Part 1: Project Budget (Cost Management)Explain your approach to estimating the project cost (e.g., top down, bottom up, etc.) and why that method was chosen.Create
a table that shows the original budgeted cost (from the charter) and
the actual budgeted cost (side by side). Include line items for labor,
materials, contract, equipment, travel cost, and so on.Compare
the budget from the charter to the final budget and explain any
variances that occurred from your original budgeted cost in the project
charter and the current project cost (include your original estimated
cost for the project).Explain your budget contingency plan and how much is budgeted for contingency.Part 2: Resource ManagementExplain
the results of your resource assignments. Did you assign enough people
to the project? Were there any resources over-allocated? What approach
will you take to fix any allocation problems?Develop a plan to manage your project team and define how you will motivate your team and how you will handle team conflicts.What
structure would you select for your project: functional, weak matrix,
balanced matrix, strong matrix, or pure project? Why?Deliverables for Week 6:MS project file (.mpp) updated with resource assignments and costMS Word file with report of project budget and resource managementStatement of Participation and status update
Week 7

Due Week 7: Communication PlanAccording
to the PMBOK Guide, “the Communications Planning process determines
the information and communications needs of the stakeholders; for
example, who needs what information, when they will need it, how it will
be given to them, and by whom.” In other words, it lists the general
communication requirements for the project. This week, you will create a
simple communication plan for the execution of your project. Each team
will need to complete the Communications Plan found in Doc Sharing.Deliverables for Week 7:Communication PlanStatement of Participation and status update
Week 8

Due Week 8: Final Project PackageYou
will need to create a project plan. This plan should be completely
integrated and presented in a logical order. It should be written
professionally and should be mistake-free in terms of spelling and
grammar. The final project plan should incorporate any changes that
occurred along the way, including corrections and advice given by
colleagues or your professor. Any tables or graphs should be labeled
correctly.Deliverables for Week 8:Statement of Participation and status updateYour final project plan should consist of the following items.Executive SummaryProject CharterScope StatementWork Breakdown StructureRisk Management PlanSchedule and BudgetCommunication Management Plan
Grading Criteria for Weeks 2 and 7
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CategoryPoints%Description Documenting and Formatting 5 12.5%The
deliverables should be formatted correctly as a business document and
should use APA formatting for cited sources. Spelling and grammar must
be accurate. Organization and Cohesiveness 10 25%The deliverables should be created and organized using standard templates or equivalent. Statement of Participation 5 12.5%The
student must fully participate in team activities. Any student not
participating in any team activity during the week will receive no
points for the weekly course project. Content 20 50%Content should address the required deliverable to sufficient detail.Total 40 100%A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Grading Criteria for Weeks 36
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CategoryPoints%Description Documenting and Formatting 5 20%The
deliverables should be formatted correctly as a business document and
should use APA formatting for cited sources. Week 4 and Week 6
deliverables should be created in MS Projects and follow standard
indent/outdent format. Spelling and grammar must be accurate. Organization and Cohesiveness 10 20%The
deliverables should be created and organized using standard template or
equivalent, if appropriate. Deliverables created in MS Projects should
be organized using standard MS Project methodology. Statement of Participation 10 10%The
student must fully participate in team activities. Any student not
participating in any team activity during the week will receive no
points for the weekly course project. Content 25 50%Content should address the required deliverable to sufficient detail.Total 50 100% A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Grading Criteria for Week 8

CategoryPoints%Description Documenting and Formatting 30 20%The
deliverable should be formatted correctly as a business document and
should use APA formatting for cited sources. Spelling and grammar must
be accurate. Organization and Cohesiveness 30 20%The
deliverable should be created and organized using standard template or
equivalent, if appropriate. Deliverables created in MS Project should be
organized using standard MS Project methodology. Statement of Participation 15 10%The
student must fully participate in team activities. Any student not
participating in any team activity during the week will receive no
points for the weekly course project. Content 75 50%The content should be complete (including all deliverables).Total 150 100% A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
The
objective of the Course Project is to give you an opportunity to
practice the skills learned in class regarding the planning
methodologies of a project. These skills are directly applicable toward
your senior project.For this project, you
may choose one that is of interest to you, or you may choose to begin
planning for your senior project. When selecting a project, avoid
picking one that is either too big or too small. For example, do not
decide to build a new stadium for your local sports team (too big) or to
plant your summer garden (too small). Here are some successful past
project ideas. A project to build a house or create a website is NOT acceptable. You
are not limited to the list of projects above. Please refer all
questions concerning what is acceptable as a class project to your
instructor. Milestones:To
begin Week 1, all students need is to form teams (the instructor can
permit individual projects if necessary). This can be done by the
instructor or by the student at the discretion of the instructor. Once a
team is formed, students need to complete a Statement of Participation.
This document is found in Doc Sharing.Provide an outline of
your proposed project to your instructor for approval. The project will
be the project your team will use for the remainder of this course.Deliverables for Week 1:For team projects:For individual projects:Provide a project charter of your selected project in accordance with the charter template found in Doc Sharing.Please
put this in proper business writing format. Consider me to be your
boss. If working in a group, include the updated Statement of
Participation for Week 2, describing how each person contributed to this
project deliverable. Please place the updated Statement of
Participation in your teams’ Doc Sharing area for review. A charter
should be a minimum of 35 pages long.Deliverables for Week 2:Prepare
a scope statement using the template in Doc Sharing. Remember to be
tangible, measurable, and specific. Be sure to include all sections
required in the Week 2 Lecture. A scope should be a minimum of 1015
pages long.Deliverables for Week 3:According
to the PMBOK Guide, “the WBS is a deliverable-oriented hierarchical
decomposition of the work to be executed by the project team, to
accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.”
In other words, it lists the project’s deliverables and work packages.
For this week, you will create a work breakdown structure (WBS) for the
project you selected during Week 1.Remember that the WBS starts
with your major deliverables (that you stated in your scope management
plan) at the highest level. The lower levels have the work package
required to complete those deliverables. Review the textbook (and the
PMBOK Guide, if you have it) for some suggestions on how to create a
WBS. From your work breakdown structure, develop a project task list
with dependencies and add durations, using MS Project.Develop the Work Breakdown StructureDeliverables for Week 4:Remember,
risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have a positive or
negative impact on the project. This week, you will be identifying and
analyzing your project risks and developing a risk management plan to
monitor and track your project. You will evaluate each task in your
project schedule to identify any risk factors associated with the
execution of the deliverable. You will then add your list of risk to the
risk register template in Doc Sharing. The number of risks will depend
on the project deliverables in your schedule; however, 2025 positive
and 2025 negative risks would be considered the minimum. Review the
instructions on the first sheet of the template and complete your risk
register in its entirety.Deliverables for Week 5:A
project plan cannot be considered complete until the resources have
been assigned (including budget and cost estimate). This week, you will
assign the resources required to work on your project to your scheduled
tasks. In addition, you will add the cost of the resources per hour and
any direct or indirect cost required for project contracts, materials,
or supplies.You will submit a two-part summary report (business
professional format) of your project budget and resources, which
includes the following:Part 1: Project Budget (Cost Management)Part 2: Resource ManagementDeliverables for Week 6:According
to the PMBOK Guide, “the Communications Planning process determines
the information and communications needs of the stakeholders; for
example, who needs what information, when they will need it, how it will
be given to them, and by whom.” In other words, it lists the general
communication requirements for the project. This week, you will create a
simple communication plan for the execution of your project. Each team
will need to complete the Communications Plan found in Doc Sharing.Deliverables for Week 7:You
will need to create a project plan. This plan should be completely
integrated and presented in a logical order. It should be written
professionally and should be mistake-free in terms of spelling and
grammar. The final project plan should incorporate any changes that
occurred along the way, including corrections and advice given by
colleagues or your professor. Any tables or graphs should be labeled
correctly.Deliverables for Week 8: