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Are you interested in developing clear, strategic communication project proposals grounded in project management principles? Do you want to strengthen your ability to coordinate project scope, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders?
In this course, students will develop foundational project management skills for communication and media-related projects. Emphasis will be placed on planning, coordinating, and managing communication initiatives from project conception through execution. Students will examine project management processes, stakeholder collaboration, team coordination, and organizational strategies that support successful project outcomes.
This course serves as a companion to JTC 573 and is designed to prepare students for advanced project management applications in communication contexts. Course content is aligned with foundational concepts reflected in Project Management Professional (PMP) certification frameworks. This content will provide students with exposure to terminology, processes, and competencies relevant to students interested in pursuing PMP certification.
Topics covered in the course include:
JTC 500 to 599 - at least 2 credits.
This course includes guest speakers, case studies, and group work through synchronous lectures on Zoom. Attendance is expected Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:50 pm Mountain Time.
Jenny has more than 20 years of experience as a creative professional under her belt, with experience ranging from publication production and management, to digital marketing strategy. During that time, she has been an Assistant Director for Rocky Mountain Student Media Corp., Creative Services Manager for an event company serving clients around the globe, and has maintained a handful of small businesses as design clients.
A proud Ram with a BFA in Graphic Design from CSU, Jenny also holds an MS in Journalism Innovation from Syracuse University. She is currently combining these academic experiences in her role as Instructor for the Journalism and Media Communication department at CSU.