2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Project Management, B.S. major
Product Development Emphasis

The Project Management degree prepares graduates for planning and managing resources under the constraints of scope, cost and time to successfully achieve a specific, unique objective.  This program addresses the tools, skills and knowledge necessary to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate projects to deliver solutions.  Program disciplines include: safety and risk management, leadership, quality assurance, technical sales, training, sustainability, engineering economics and cost analysis.  Project Management majors have the option to select from three distinct technology related emphases: Construction and Facility Management, product Development or Operations Management.  Technical credits may be transferred in with the help of an advisor.

Required Credits: 72
Required GPA: 2.25

I TADT COMMON CORE

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• TADT 1111 Introduction to Project Management (3 credits)
• TADT 3267 Economic and Cost Analysis (3 credits)
• TADT 4385 Sustainability and Emerging Technologies (3 credits)
• TADT 4873 Emphasis Related Capstone (3 credits)
• TADT 4878 Quality Assurance (3 credits)

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSE FOR 1 CREDIT:

• TADT 3970 Internship (1-3 credits)

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSE FOR 2 CREDITS:

• TADT 4970 Internship (1-12 credits)

II PROJECT MANAGEMENT CORE COURSES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• BUAD 2220 Legal Environment (3 credits)
• TADT 1109 Computer Applications for Project Managers (3 credits)
• TADT 1460 2D Graphics And Laser Etching (3 credits)
• TADT 2211 Introduction to Cost Management (3 credits)
• TADT 2877 Engineering Problem Solving (3 credits)
• TADT 3112 Leadership in a Team Environment (3 credits)
• TADT 3885 Technical Sales, Service and Training (3 credits)
• TADT 4875 Facilities Management (3 credits)
• TADT 4893 Applied Project Management (3 credits)

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EMPHASIS

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• TADT 1210 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes I (3 credits)
• TADT 1220 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes II (3 credits)
• TADT 1450 Introduction to Product Development (3 credits)
• TADT 2450 Product Finishing & Aesthetics (3 credits)
• TADT 2461 Parametric 3D Modeling (3 credits)
• TADT 3462 Computer Controlled Machining (3 credits)
• TADT 3470 Concept to Prototype Model (3 credits)
• TADT 3537 Industrial Design/Innovation (3 credits)
• TADT 4589 Advanced Prototype Project (3 credits)

Program Learning Outcomes | Project Management, B.S.

1. Readiness for Career: Students will apply resource management skills to address real world problems.

2. Higher Order Thinking: Students will analyze, design, and implement solutions to current industry needs.

3. Communication & Leadership: Students will demonstrate professional communication skills, ethical behavior, and effective team participation.

4. Knowledge, Values, & Abilities: Students will employ value-added skills in real world applications that reflect the needs of industry.

SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, B.S. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EMPHASIS

Freshman

• TADT1109
• TADT1111
• TADT1210
• TADT1220
• TADT1450
• TADT1460
• TADT2211
• Liberal Education Requirements

Sophomore

• BUAD2220
• TADT2450
• TADT2461
• TADT2877
• TADT3462
• Liberal Education Requirements

Sophomore - Summer

• TADT3970
  Internship for 1 Credit

Junior

• TADT3112
• TADT3267
• TADT3470
• TADT3537
• TADT3885
• Elective
• Liberal Education Requirements

Junior - Summer

• TADT4970
  Internship for 2 Credits

Senior

• TADT4385
• TADT4589
• TADT4873
• TADT4875
• TADT4878
• TADT4893
• Elective
• Liberal Education Requirements