MSOM 643 - Managing Project Human Resources and Procurement

(3 hours) This course enables the student to gain an in-depth understanding of effective project resources and procurement management as they are introduced to the material offered by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Agile Practice Guide, and other resources. Major areas of study include human resource planning, acquiring the project team, developing the team, managing the project team, and identifying and procuring necessary project services and goods from outside vendors. The course combines theory and application to provide an up-to-date, practical learning opportunity that focuses on the emotional intelligence and leadership skills of modern managers and professionals in an age of global competition and rapid technological change. Agile, global, ethical, and biblical principles related to resource management activities are also explored and applied.