The students who successfully complete this course will have basic knowledge of the project management framework and knowledge areas in the standards for management of a project. Students will develop and demonstrate the knowledge required for successful project evaluation and selection, initiation and planning, project execution, monitoring and controlling and project closeout. Graduates will develop a project plan, schedule, budget, and assess project risks. They will evaluate project performance using earned value management techniques. Graduates will become an effective member of a project team and to learn to manage projects by completing a group project. Graduates will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basics of project management including the importance and interrelationship of all the components.