MSE 5800X: Introduction of Project Management for Thesis Research
(Cross-listed with CHE 5800X/ IE 5800X).
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Tools and skills of Project Management (PM) adapted from industry to improve efficiency in thesis research. Project charter initiation for thesis, timeline and meeting scheduling tools, expectation management, and communication with advisors. Practice of the PM skills using student's own thesis. Presentation of a project charter. Demonstration of knowledge of related PM skills and the ability of utilizing these skills for thesis research. Sharing thesis ideas and learning experience in the Graduate for Advancing Professional Skills (GAPS) learning community. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)