Introduction to Project Management - BMT 487

Projects are one of the main tasks biomedical engineers and those who deal with healthcare equipment have to manage frequently. Projects do not succeed by luck or by chance, and unsuccessful projects cost institutions a lot of time, effort, and money. Successful projects require knowledge, expertise, and skills in the project management field. This course introduces project management from a manager's standpoint in the healthcare industry. Best practices and effective tools used in the vital aspects of project management such as project budget, schedule, quality, and others during the entire life cycle of the project, in addition to necessary interpersonal skills, are covered in this course. This course is taught using a combination of lectures, discussion, and hands-on exercises with an emphasis on active learning.