Course Syllabus

 

L571 - 32029- Fall 2026 Syllabus

  Course description

  Learning outcomes 

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Integrate advanced strategic project management principles to achieve organizational goals, visions, and support change initiatives through real and simulated project management activities.
• Develop and implement standards for high-performing, diverse project teams.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships through a project management lifecycle.
• Evaluate PM standards and best practices in strategic change and project management to ensure project adoption and success.
• Identify and manage project risks & changes effectively across all functions of an organization.

  Course requirements 

Required Text and Materials

Students are able to access their e-book and materials through McGraw-Hill Connect within Canvas.

• Larson, Erik W. (2024). Project management: A Socio-Technical Approach. McGraw Hill. ISBN# 978-1-265-16956-5 (E-Book)
• Phillips, Joseph. (2018). PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Fifth Edition. 5th edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-259-86198-7 (Readings & PMP Exam Study Guide)

• Articles will be provided throughout the semester on relevant subjects that correspond with course textbook readings but may involve local or regional topics.
• Please monitor Canvas for assignment instructions or additional readings that may supplement the course materials.

  Technical support

For additional help with technical issues, consult:

• University Information Technology Services (UITS) (phone and online support)
• IU Knowledge Base (IUKB) (information and how-to articles on all supported UITS software and services)
• Canvas Student Guide (information and step-by-step instructions for all of Canvas's tools and features)

 

  Course assessment & grades

Course assessment:

Assessment	Points	Weight
Introduction Survey	10	0.60%
Attendance/Engagement (30 x 5 pts.)	150	8.93%
Chapter Readings (16 X 25 pts.)	400	23.81%
Chapter Quizzes (16 x 20 pts.)	320	19.05%
Teach Back Week	100	5.95%
Group Project Assignments (3 x 100 pts.)	300	17.86
Midterm Activity	100	5.95%
V367 Group Peer Reviews (2 x 25 pts.)	50	2.98%
Final Group Project	250	14.88%
Total	1680 Points	100%

 

Submitting assignments

Course Readings and Quizzes for points will be taken through the McGraw-Hill Connect online etext platform. Completion of those activities will provide your grades within Canvas. Other individual or group assignments throughout the semester will be submitted through Canvas, or as directed otherwise.

 

How will I know how I’m doing in this course?

Grades will be posted in Canvas. The Canvas Grades tool shows the grades given to individual assignments as well as your calculated course grade based on the assignments that have been graded thus far and attendance. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact me.

 

Grading Scale

Your assignment and course grades will be determined using the following scale:

Grading Scale

Grade	Range
A+	100% to 97%
A	< 97% to 93%
A-	< 93% to 90%
B+	< 90% to 87%
B	< 87% to 83%
B-	< 83% to 80%
C+	< 80% to 77%
C	< 77% to 73%
C-	< 73% to 70%
D+	< 70% to 67%
D	< 67% to 63%
D-	< 63% to 60%
F	< 60% to 0%

 

Late work

It is strongly encouraged to keep up with readings, quizzes and assignments as to not fall behind. Some items will be accepted late (with penalties), but I hope you will communicate prior, any need for lateness.