<aside> 💡 Courses in Rize programs are designed to teach and assess 1-2 Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) per course, with capstone courses assessing all PLOs. To create a PLO to Course Learning Outcome (CLO) mapping, each PLO are be mapped to the CLOs of their supporting courses.

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PROJM VII - Capstone | • Describe the roles and responsibilities of project managers across different industries, reflecting on personal interests, strengths, and long-term goals. • Explain the project management life cycle and differentiate between various project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile). • Evaluate the critical role of the project initiation phase in aligning project objectives with stakeholder expectations and establishing the foundation for overall project success. • Evaluate the impact of organizational structure and culture on project planning and execution. • Ensure that planning documents reflect realistic scope, time, and cost considerations. • Conduct a stakeholder analysis and create a RACI chart to clarify project team member roles and communication strategies. | | PLO-2 | Design comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, demonstrating the ability to coordinate complex projects effectively. | PROJM III - Predictive Project Planning

PROJM VII - Capstone | • Describe the components of the project planning phase and their importance in achieving project objectives. • Identify and document project requirements using techniques such as traceability matrices to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and project objectives. • Evaluate resource needs and allocation strategies to optimize project outcomes and prevent bottlenecks. • Develop procurement documents, such as RFPs (Request for Proposals) and contracts, that clearly define project needs, terms, and conditions. • Create and maintain a project budget, including methods for estimating costs and tracking expenditures throughout the project lifecycle. • Demonstrate how to align project objectives with company OKRs, defend resource needs against competing demands, and calculate potential business value based on successful project execution. • Design a comprehensive communication plan to ensure clear, consistent communication among stakeholders, aligning project goals and objectives with stakeholder expectations. • Evaluate specific job roles and areas of specialization within project management, considering alignment with personal fulfillment, professional growth, and financial aspirations. | | PLO-3 | Create a comprehensive risk management plan to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, enhancing project resilience and decision-making. | PROJM IV - Managing Risk and Uncertainty

PROJM VII - Capstone | • Identify potential project risks by conducting risk assessments and using tools like risk registers to document and categorize risks by their likelihood and impact. • Analyze the impact of identified risks on project objectives, timelines, and budgets using qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques. • Develop risk response strategies that include avoidance, mitigation, transfer, and acceptance to reduce the impact of risks on project outcomes. • Develop project schedules that account for uncertainties by incorporating risk buffers and contingency plans to ensure timelines remain achievable despite potential disruptions. • Implement risk monitoring and control mechanisms to detect changes in risk status and ensure contingency plans are executed effectively. • Escalate critical risks that threaten core business values and objectives by ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders. • Evaluate risk management effectiveness by assessing the outcomes of implemented risk responses and making recommendations for future improvements. | | PLO-4 | Implement performance monitoring systems and corrective action plans that ensure projects remain within scope, cost, and time constraints. | PROJM V - Project Execution, Monitoring and Control

PROJM VII - Capstone | • Apply quality management principles by establishing and maintaining quality standards, planning, assurance, and control activities to ensure project deliverables meet stakeholder expectations. • Monitor project performance through data analysis techniques, tracking progress against the plan, and using key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify variances. • Implement corrective actions based on data-driven insights to address deviations from project scope, schedule, or cost baselines. • Utilize compelling presentations and data storytelling techniques to communicate project performance, progress, and challenges to stakeholders. • Resolve conflicts during project execution by balancing competing priorities, mediating opinions, and determining when to compromise or push back to maintain project alignment. • Facilitate organizational change management by guiding stakeholders and teams in adopting new processes or systems, ensuring smooth transitions and maximizing project benefits. • Develop project closing documentation that includes lessons learned, project evaluation, and formal closure to ensure a smooth transition and knowledge transfer. • Engage in structured networking and career-focused discussions with industry professionals, mentors, and/or potential employers to articulate professional strengths, career goals, and industry opportunities in project management. | | PLO-5 | Construct Agile project roadmaps and iteration plans that adapt to changing requirements and promote continuous delivery of value. | PROJM VI - Agile Frameworks and Methodologies

PROJM VII - Capstone | • Explain the Agile philosophy, values, and principles to demonstrate an understanding of the Agile approach and its benefits for managing projects in dynamic environments. • Analyze the core components of Scrum (roles, events, artifacts) and how they foster team collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. • Develop effective iteration plans and roadmaps that align with Agile principles, accommodate changing requirements, and ensure value delivery in each sprint. • Facilitate Scrum events (such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives) to optimize team performance and project outcomes. • Design Agile release plans and implement adaptive tracking techniques, such as burndown charts and velocity tracking, to monitor iterative progress and make real-time adjustments. • Select and justify the best project management approach, comparing the strengths and limitations of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models, based on project volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. • Showcase real-world skills and experiences relevant to project management in professional materials. | | PLO-6 | Execute a comprehensive project from initiation to closure, applying all project management knowledge and skills to deliver measurable outcomes. | PROJM VII - Capstone | • Develop a comprehensive project charter that includes key information such as project goals, scope, benefits, costs, and success criteria to guide project execution. • Construct a detailed project plan by identifying tasks, milestones, dependencies, and resources, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations. • Implement proactive risk management by identifying potential risks, developing mitigation plans, and responding to risks as they arise. • Evaluate project quality standards and implement quality control measures to ensure the project meets the required level of quality. • Demonstrate effective team management and leadership by fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and motivating team members to achieve project goals. • Apply Agile methodologies, where appropriate, to manage project scope, enhance flexibility, and deliver value incrementally. • Analyze project performance data and create stakeholder reports using effective storytelling strategies to communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes. • Set, track, and refine career objectives to strategically navigate the process of securing a postgraduate position in project management. • Generate a portfolio that demonstrates both mastery of fundamental skills and advanced competencies required for entry-level roles in project management. | | PLO-7 | Build a career plan that maximizes chances of success by applying project management principles like communication, professionalism, and stakeholder engagement. | PROJM II - Career Navigation and Exploration in Project Management

PROJM VII - Capstone | • Articulate personal career goals in project management, considering financial and job satisfaction factors. • Identify project management roles that align with individual fulfillment and salary expectations. • Research potential project management roles using industry-specific tools and resources. • Develop a step-by-step plan to secure target project management positions. • Present skills and achievements from the program effectively to future employers. • Build and maintain professional networks with project management professionals. |