Managing Multiple Projects
PMMP100 — Managing Multiple Projects, 3.0 hours
Managing Multiple Projects provides students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively oversee multiple concurrent projects within dynamic organizational environments. The course builds on core project management principles and focuses on the challenges associated with managing scope, risk, communication, scheduling, performance tracking, and cost across interconnected initiatives. Emphasis is placed on understanding how competing priorities, limited resources, and stakeholder expectations influence decision-making and project outcomes.
Professor
Arthur Lever
Books and Resources
Project Management – 2nd Edition, 2014; Adrienne Watt
Evaluation Method
Assignments: 20pts
Discussion Forums: 10pts
Final Exam: 50pts
Total Points: 150
Assignment and Discussion Forum Post Rubrics
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
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Very Poor |
No Response |
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Original Posting ____/10 |
Writing assignment was well thought out, coherent, and thoughtfully organized with all parts of the questions addressed along with appropriate grammar and spelling |
Writing was clear and relatively well organized and responded to many/most of the key points with a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Writing was somewhat confusing and not well organized and had little or no focus on the subject matter with significant grammar and spelling errors |
Writing is confusing and hard to follow with no organization while missing the point of the assignment entirely |
No Assignment |
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Total Points ____/10 |
Additional Comments: |
Discussion Question Grading Rubric
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Excellent Pass |
Good Pass |
Poor Fail |
No Response Fail |
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Original Posting PASS/FAIL |
Original post reflected good focus to the discussion with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Original post responded to the topic in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Responded with little or no focus to the discussion and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Reply to fellow student PASS/FAIL |
Response to fellow student reflected good focus to the post with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Response to fellow student in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Little or no focus to the post and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Total Points PASS/FAIL |
Additional Comments: |
Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism
Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.
I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.
Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.
The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.
Disability Accommodations
Students who have a disability and wish to request an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. The student can request an accommodation at any time although it is encouraged to do so early in the enrollment process. The student should complete an accommodation request form which begins a conversation between the school and the student regarding the nature of their disability and an accommodation that would help the student succeed in their program. The school may request documentation regarding the disability to address the accommodation request effectively. The school will communicate to the student the type of accommodation arranged. This process typically follows a team approach, bringing together persons from the academic department (including the instructor) and personnel from other departments as necessary. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.
Disability Services Email: disabilityservices@lakewood.edu
Supplemental Texts
You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation.
American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf
The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Library
Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University
She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730
You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020
She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.
Support
Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.
Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
info@lakewood.edu
studentservices@lakewood.edu
Career Services
Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
careerservices@lakewood.edu
Objectives
CLO 1. Apply foundational project management principles to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects.
CLO 2. Analyze and control project scope and risk across complex, multi-project environments.
CLO 3. Develop communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to support project success.
CLO 4. Apply time management and scheduling techniques to coordinate overlapping project timelines.
CLO 5. Evaluate project performance using tracking tools, cost management techniques, and key metrics.
CLO 6. Prioritize projects and allocate resources using portfolio management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Lessons
This module introduces the foundational principles, terminology, and evolution of project management, emphasizing how projects align with organizational strategy. Students will explore how project selection and organizational context influence the management of multiple concurrent projects.
Discussion Forum One
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.
This module focuses on defining project scope and identifying risks that can impact project success across multiple initiatives. Students will examine techniques for controlling scope and proactively managing uncertainty in complex project environments.
Assignment One
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.
This module examines stakeholder management and communication planning as critical components of project success. Students will develop strategies to ensure effective information flow and alignment across multiple project teams.
Discussion Forum Two
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.
This module explores scheduling tools and techniques used to manage project timelines, including task sequencing and critical path analysis. Students will learn how to coordinate overlapping schedules across multiple projects.
Assignment Two
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.
This module introduces project monitoring, control, and performance evaluation techniques used during execution and completion phases. Students will evaluate tools and metrics that support tracking progress across multiple projects.
Discussion Forum Three
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.
This module focuses on cost estimation, budgeting, and financial control within project environments. Students will analyze how cost management practices ensure projects remain aligned with financial constraints.
Assignment Three
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.
This module examines project initiation and selection processes used to prioritize projects within a portfolio. Students will learn how strategic alignment and organizational goals influence which projects are approved and funded.
Discussion Forum Four
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.
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Final Exam
All graded assignments due upon completion of this lesson.