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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

Courses will be offered during fall, spring, and summer semesters. All courses are four (4) weeks in
length, offered on Monday and Wednesday, from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and one (1) Saturday during
the four (4) week period from 9:00am – 5:00pm; with the exception of HURD 783 Fundamentals of
Project Management which is eight (8) weeks in length, offered on Tuesday.

Project Management Concentration Course Number Course Title
HURD 783 Fundamentals of Project Management
HURD 785 The Human Development Side of Project Leadership
HURD 787 Strategic Viewpoints on Project Management
HURD 789 Advanced Project Management in HRD
HURD 797 Project Planning & Control Concepts

Project Management Course Descriptions

HURD 783 FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course explores the administration of a temporary organization of human and material resources
within a permanent organization to achieve a specific objective. It considers both operational and
conceptual issues within the organization. Additionally, it focuses on the essential elements of
planning, implementation, control, and evaluation from an operational perspective. This course will
conceptually study matrix organization, project authority, motivation and morale, and explore the
differences and similarities between project and hierarchical management will be addressed. This
course is strongly based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Project
management professionals not certified must take this course to qualify for the PMP examination.

HURD 785 THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SIDE OF PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course is the introduction to theory and practice of leading project workers and teams. It
addresses core skills in motivating workers, organizing and leading teams, communicating and
sharing information, and conflict resolution. It is designed to develop awareness of the manager’s
role in project success outcomes. The course will address the clear distinction between management
and leadership roles with emphasis on theoretical frameworks in discerning management and
leadership effectiveness in project management.

HURD 787 STRATEGIC VIEWPOINTS ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course provides a theoretical perspective and implications of the establishment of project
management in modern organizations. It focuses on managerial styles and attitudes relevant to the
development and implementation of specific tools used for strategic planning and control. Practical
guidelines are given for developing conceptual thinking skills that directly impact the process of
long-term project success.

HURD 789 ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN HRD
Prerequisites: HURD 783, 785, and 787 Credits: 3
This course essentially provides management with a global perspective of the implications of project
management theory and practice. It focuses on advanced problems in organization structure,

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