2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog | 20243

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