...Project Management Concepts and Applications Paper Business Management Research Associates (BMRA) teaches Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) certified courses and elective courses to various agencies worldwide. While BMRA is quite a small company, there is always a need for project management. I have not always been able to lead the projects; I have been a part of the project team to get the work completed, more like an assistant to the project manager. A project that falls under this scope is the one involving the DAU/FAI certification of course materials. The DAU/FAI certified courses offered by BMRA are set to expire this year on September 30, 2015. From October 1, 2015 forward, the expired courses are not valid for credit for students. DAU replaced the expired courses with new ones. The project’s primary goal is completing the certification process for all the required courses before the September 30, 2015 deadline both within time and budget for the company. The DAU/FAI certified courses are BMRA’s primary source of revenue, therefore making this project of the utmost importance. The courses affecting BMRA are listed in the chart below. Previous Course (Expired) Replacement Course (New) CON 215: Intermediate Contracting for Mission Support CON 280: Source Selection and Administration of Contracts CON 217: Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques CON 270: Intermediation Cost and Price Analysis CON 218: Advanced Contracting...
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...Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management Gerald Lee Ashford University Leadership & Communication Skills for Project Managers INF 338 Mark Zecca Sep 23, 2013 Project Management The project that I am going to use for this paper is a project that I am currently working. We are building a new ship for the United States Navy. My job associated with this build in setting up the Medical Department on board the ship. This is not any easy project considering we are starting from the ground up. There are several steps and milestones that need to be accomplished before we can consider this a successful project. One of the first and most painful steps is getting all of the Medical Department Instructions and Programs wrote and developed for the ship. This process starts day one and is finished approximately nine months into the build. There are approximately 50 different instructions and programs that are essential for the department to run smoothly. The issue with writing these instructions and setting up these programs is the time involved that it takes to get all of the reference instructions and information needed to write these instructions. For example the Controlled Substance Inventory Instruction, it is a BUMED driven instruction but it also involves information from the COMSURFPACINST 6000.1 and the MEDMAN Chap 21. You have to exact all of the information and forms from these references to develop the ship instruction....
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...m31: Home AssignmentCover Sheet Quality ManualVersion 5 2014-15 | Student(s) Name and ID: | Course Code and Title:Integrated Project Quality management. BUS4956 | Date: | Section:CLW | Submission Deadline:week 16 Late submission results in losing grades. For every working day delay the maximum grade decreases by 5%, up to a maximum of 35% after a week. Also note, not following the formatting guidelines an additional 10% may be lost. | Name of the Course Team Leader /Academic Coordinator (Moderator):Dr.BeenaSalimSaji This Assessment and the related Marking Scheme have been pre-moderated and approved by the Course Team Leader/Academic Coordinator of the Business Department according to the following criteria * The learning outcomes are covered as indicated in the assessment strategy. * The questions are clearly constructed and at an appropriate academic level. * The possible marks for each question are clearly stated. * The amount of time for the exam is properly allocated. * The level of English language is clear and suitable for the course. * The marking scheme is clear and detailed | Academic Format Reports/Essays submitted must follow the APA (American Psychological Association)thehttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.Formatting and language contribute exactly ten percentage points to the overall grade. | Warning to Students! Students must submit their own works as assignments, and they cannot copy anybody’s ideas into their...
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...availability, vulnerability, integrity and confidentiality aspects of information systems. Introduction to Information Systems Security Syllabus Where Does This Course Belong? This course is required for the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security program. This program covers the following core areas: Foundational Courses Technical Courses BSISS Project The following diagram demonstrates how this course fits in the program: IS427 Information Systems Security Capstone Project 400 Level IS404 Access Control, Authentication & KPI IS411 Security Policies & Implementation Issues IS415 System Forensics Investigation & Response IS416 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications IS418 Securing Linux Platforms & Applications IS421 Legal & Security Issues IS423 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications 300 Level IS305 Managing Risk in Information Systems IS308 Security Strategies for Web Applications & Social Networking IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security Firewalls & VPNs IS317 Hacker Techniques Tools & Incident Handling EC311 Introduction to Project Management IT250 Linux operating System CNS Program Prerequisites: ment 300 Level IT320 WAN Technology &...
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...Operating System Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: 50 (30 Theory Hours, 20 Lab Hours) Introduction to Information Systems Security Syllabus Where Does This Course Belong? This course is required for the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security program. This program covers the following core areas: Foundational Courses Technical Courses BSISS Project The following diagram demonstrates how this course fits in the program: IS427 Information Systems Security 400 Level Capstone Project IS418 IS404 Access Control, Authentication & KPI IS421 Legal & Security Issues IS423 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications IS411 Security Policies & Implementation Issues IS415 System Forensics Investigation & Response IS416 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications Securing Linux Platforms & Applications 300 Level IS305 Managing Risk in Information Systems IS308 Security Strategies for Web Applications & Social Networking IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security Firewalls & VPNs IS317 Hacker Techniques Tools & Incident Handling EC311 Introduction to Project Management IT250 Linux operating System ment CNS Program Prerequisites: ©ITT Educational Services, Inc. Date: 10/25/2010 Introduction to Information...
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...Boeing and Airbus supply chain management; the Airplane production market is a duopoly conformed by these two companies. They provided a perspective of the process from each company. They also showed the general process for both companies consisting of 6 major steps: Design and Engineering, Production, Transportation of parts, Final assembly and test, Testing and certification, and Delivery to customer. Moreover, they recognized the difference between the companies. We found the presentation very structured and professional. They did a good job explaining the different ways of production. Seeing the four centers of excellence of Airbus was impressive and the way they work by teams and projects sounds very logical. The explanation of outsourcing in prefabricated parts and transportation provided to the audience the perspective of globalized operations and the concept of final assembly. They made clear that assembly and test are interdependent and differentiated the process of each company (Boeing: moving assembly lines and Airbus: fixed Assembly line). They explained very well the importance of safety standards; they are very rigorous and there is no room for error. The flight test consists of 50,000 simulations tests and 2500 hours of flight. Additionally, they tested airplanes in extreme weather that includes high turbulence Finally, a recommendation to this group is to make a deeper research of the time for each part the process. They said that the complete process...
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...harm’. - Ray Anderson Sustainability has various definitions, widely differing for a developed nation to a developing, for an environmentalist to a professional, for a corporation to an NGO. More to consider within corporations- for a manufacturing company to an energy intensive one, for a financial to a construction but all of these players have to climb the same big mountain from different directions, facing different slopes and steep passes THE MOUNTAIN SUSTAINABILITY!!! When we bring Holcim under the indicators of sustainability the inclinations smile towards positive results. As a leading cement company Holcim established in 1912 has been a pioneer in the field of sustainability. From extraction to the production process over to the final product Holcim keeps its pace with the goals of sustainability. For a construction company the approach to sustainability is different when compared to other corporations, as for Holcim the approach lay in: * Adopting the three pillar approach of “The triple bottom line”- economy, society and the environment. * Strong belief in creating value for the stakeholders by embedding sustainability in the very heart of all operations. * Formation of a sustainable development committee chaired by Roland Kohler, responsible for the sustainable development function. * Reducing the environmental impact of a building over its working lifecycle while optimising its economic viability and the comfort and safety of its occupants. (Life-cycle...
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...PROJECT MANAGEMENT MODERN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1. Define a project 2. Identify the stages involved in s project life cycle 3. Determine the roles of a project manager 4. Explain the importance of project management ORGANIZATION STRATEGY AND PROJECT SELECTION 1. Understand the strategic management process and the four activities involved at such 2. Define and explain the need for an effective project portfolio management system 3. Identify the classifications of a project 4. Identify sources and solicitation of project proposals 5. Rank proposals and select projects 6. Explain how to effectively manage a portfolio system in terms of risks and types of projects ORGANIZATION: STRUCTURE AND CULTURE 1. Determine the different project management structures 2. Identify the different ways to organize projects 3. Explain the essence of right project management in terms of both organizational considerations and project considerations 4. Explain organizational culture and justify its implications to organizing projects DEFINING THE PROJECT 1. Identify the different steps involved in defining a project 2. Understand process breakdown structure 3. Explain the responsibility matrices 4. Understand project communication plan ESTIMATING PROJECT TIMES AND COSTS 1. Identify the factors influencing the quality of estimates 2. Understand estimating guidelines for times, costs and resources 3. Compare between top-down and bottom-up estimating 4. Determine the methods...
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...| | | | |[pic]www.csudh.edu | | |[pic] | |[pic] |College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences | | |Department of Computer Science | | |http://csc.csudh.edu | |Course Title: |Communication Systems Security | |Course Number: |CTC 362 | |Instructor Name: | Mehrdad S. sharbaf, ph.d. msharbaf@csudh.edu, Office: tba, phone: tba, office Hours: tba | |Date: |Spring Semester, 2016 | |Course Length: ...
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...identified for all the steps of the generic product development process? marketing, design, manufacturing, other * A service process design flowchart is referred to as a service blueprint to emphasize what? The importance of process design * If an automotive service center has an issue with a car not being clean when returned to a customer, the poka-yoke corrective action might include what? An inspection by the person returning the car before the car is seen by the customer. * Using a project layout for building an aircraft, why would you want to place rivets close to or even in the fuselage? Rivets are used consistently throughout the construction process * Permeable systems are characterized by being penetrable by customers via what two forms of contact? Phone and face-to-face contact * What is a company trying to optimize in the most common approach to developing a workcenter layout? Movement of material * Even though they use different models, both the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Group and Nordstrom Department Stores are known for what? The personal attention they provide their customers * Why is the planning phase often referred to as Phase 0 (Zero) of the generic product development process? This phase happens before the project is approved * Why do many customers like the self-service approach to service design? It puts the customer in control * Some may argue that the production-line approach may not treat the process as a service...
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...system. Based on online resources, students cover the organization of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and how to interpret relevant subject coverage. Current reforms in the acquisition field will be incorporated into the course and emerging controversies will be highlighted to provide students with an up-to-date view of the profession. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Compton, P. B. (2010). Federal acquisition: Key issues and guidance. Vienna, VA: Management Concepts, Inc. Feldman, S. W., & Keyes, W. N. (2011). Government contracts in a nutshell (5th ed.). St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters. Supplemental Resources Brown, T. L., Potoski, M., & Van Slyke, D. M. (2009). The challenge of contracting for large complex projects: A case study of the coast guard’s Deepwater program. IBM Center for the Business of Government. Retrieved from http://www.businessofgovernment.org/sites/default/files/deepwater_magazine_0.pdf Rendon, R. G. Critical success factors in government contract management. Retrieved from http://www.ippa.org/IPPC4/Proceedings/19Others/Paper19-2.pdf Schwartz, M. (2009). Defense Acquisitions: How DOD Acquires Weapon Systems and Recent Efforts to Reform the Process. Retrieved from http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL34026_20090710.pdf COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Analyze the source of government funding to determine a cost estimate for the acquisition requirements. 2. Given a defined requirement and market research results, apply the...
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...Business Management Option: Start Date: January 6, 2016 Total Hours: Hours/Week: 30 Total Weeks: Lecture: 3 TDMT 4322 Global Supply Chain Management End Date: 10 1 Lab: Prerequisites: TDMT 3301 Logistics1 2 March 4, 2016 Term/Level: Shop: 4A Course Credits: Seminar: 2 Other: Prerequisite for: TDMT4411 Industry Projects Course Description This course develops an understanding of relationship management within the global supply chain sectors. Topics are delivered based on international influences, value creation, aligning incentives, creating partnerships, sharing resources and finding mutual benefits within the supply chain. An emphasis will be based on building flexible and strategic partnerships and managing changes and shifts in strategies. These methods are aimed at driving supply chain profitability and competitive advantage. Students will do team based case studies relating to Supply Chain Management and 1 term team project and presentation. Evaluation Assignments Term Team Project Participation & Professionalism Mid Term Exam Final Exam TOTAL 20 15 10 25 30 100 % % % % % % Comments: A student must achieve 50% combined grade on the exam scores before the marks for the assignments will be incorporated into the calculation of the overall grade. Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies At the end of this course the student will be able to: • Explain the impact of cultural...
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...Fossil fuel costs are soaring. Natural Resources are being consumed at an alarming rate (EPA, Watersense). Last summer the State of Georgia almost ran out of drinking water. Here in Chicago most suburbs are on an odd-even watering program all summer. Global warming has become a concern for most people in the world. Landfills are filling up quickly. Environmental concerns are plaguing the planet. Until new energy resources are found and implemented there is only one answer, Green building. What is Green building? In simple terms it is the practice of constructing buildings and homes with more efficiency and to create less of an impact on our resources and our environment. Governments throughout the world are becoming more involved with their ecosystems and establishing guidelines for businesses and industry to follow. By adopting the strategies of Green building we can make the world a cleaner and healthier place to live. Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better design, construction, operation, maintenance and demolition (EPA, Green building). Whereas a good design is important in Green building, the actual operation and maintenance of a building has a huge impact on human health. It has become so important that building councils and rating systems have been established by the United States and across the world. Green...
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...1. Exec Summary Architects, developers, and interior designers use architectural visualization to help sell their projects as images can better describe a project than verbiage. Whether a house, a high-rise office building, a bridge, or an entire development, they all share an intense design process. From initial concept, to line drawings, to high resolution conceptual art, the goal is the selling of your idea. And it is the high resolution conceptual rendering which communicates the embodiment of your project and subsequently promotes excitement and sales. The use of 2d images is commonplace. Site plans, floor plans, and elevations can convey general information and are necessary for the builder, but this information is sometimes lost on the end customer. These drawings can suggest the...
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...requirements. It is concerned with managing the process that converts inputs (in the forms of materials, labor, and energy) into outputs (in the form of goods and/or services). The course discusses the managerial processes underlying operations management in both service-providing and goods-producing organizations. Specific topics to be covered include introduction to operations management, forecasting, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, inventory management, supply chain management, maintenance, quality management and scheduling. COGNITIVE COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completing the course, the student should be able to: 1) Explain the major decisions in operations management; 2) Discuss the importance of operations strategy in relation to competitive strategy and the attainment of organizational goals; 3) Explain the...
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