Advanced Project Management covers the topics necessary for implementation of and excellence in project management. It deals with turning the principles and theory of project management into practice. The course addresses the best practices for project management in the world; project portfolio management and ROI; the project office and Six Sigma; project risk management and integrated projects; corporate cultures, behavior, and cultural failures; informal, adaptive, and extreme project management; and critical chain project management. Integrates aspects of the framework, processes and knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute. *Note: Advanced Project Management is available in on-campus and online formats.

This course guides the student through the final experience of the MS in project management degree - the Capstone Project Experience. Students will use a case study-based approach to analyze a business situation and prepare a response using learning from the program. Course requirements involve completing a literature review, engaging in online discussion with faculty adviser and other SOIS capstone students, various kinds of field work and preparing a case study response.