Algonquin College
MGT1201
International Project Management and Leadership
Course Outline
2023-2024
- Pre-requisite(s)
- N/A
- Co-requisite(s)
- N/A
- Prepared by
- Clarecia Christie
- Approved by
- Kerry Surman, Acting Chair, OPMG
- Approval date
- Monday, June 26, 2023
- Normative hours
- 42.00
- Grading system
- A+ Through F
| Applicable Program(s) | Level | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| 1306X01FWO - International Business Management | 2 | Core |
| 1319X01FWO - Supply Chain Management - Global | 1 | Core |
| 1319X03FWO - Supply Chain Management - Global | 1 | Core |
Course Description
International businesses are turning to project management strategies to meet and achieve their strategic and operational goals. Students learn the basic principles of project management related to global corporations and operations, and then interpret the essential components of project planning, organizational methodologies and structures specific to project needs, control measures and processes required when managing for project success. The critical role of leadership and power is identified, as well as the influence of project managers in relation to various stakeholders in the project. Students employ project management software, such as Microsoft Project and SAP, as tools in the development of project plans.
Vocational Learning Outcomes
This course provides the opportunity for you to achieve the following outcomes:
1306X01FWO - International Business Management
| VLO 3 | Manage the preparation of documents and the application of procedures to support the movement of products and services in the organization’s global supply chain. (T, A, CP) |
|---|---|
| VLO 4 | Evaluate the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization’s integrative trade* initiatives (T, A) |
| VLO 10 | Manage the implementation and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles. (T, A) |
| VLO 12 | Select and apply current technologies to support an organization’s integrative trade initiatives (T, A) |
1319X01FWO - Supply Chain Management - Global
| VLO 1 | Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| VLO 4 | Use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions. (T, A) |
| VLO 6 | Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns. (T, A) |
| VLO 9 | Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications. (T, A) |
| VLO 10 | Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions. (T) |
| VLO 11 | Use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals. (T, A) |
| VLO 12 | Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development. (T, A) |
| VLO 13 | Utilize domestic and foreign government programs, policies, and agencies to facilitate international trade. (T) |
1319X03FWO - Supply Chain Management - Global
| VLO 1 | Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| VLO 4 | Use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions. (T, A) |
| VLO 6 | Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns. (T, A) |
| VLO 9 | Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications. (T, A) |
| VLO 10 | Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions. (T) |
| VLO 11 | Use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals. (T, A) |
| VLO 12 | Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development. (T, A) |
| VLO 13 | Utilize domestic and foreign government programs, policies, and agencies to facilitate international trade. (T) |
Assessment Levels —T: Taught A: Assessed CP: Culminating Performance
Course Learning Outcomes / Elements of Performance
When you have earned credit for this course, you will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. Evaluate strategies for professional development and management in order to enhance personal performance.
- Consult with decision makers to understand the strategic objectives of the organization and how international expansions tie in to the overal strategic plan.
- Identify key qualities of an effective project manager
- List examples of how projects contribute to the strategic direction of an organization
- Outline the importance of sustainability and ethics in project management
- Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory of the organization's project.
2. Assess the specific attributes of a project, its lifecycle characteristics, organizational structure, relevance in the business environment, cross-cultural implications and climate change impacts.
- Apply Project Management Institute (PMI) project management methodologies and procedures to ensure successful completion of existing projects within the organization. These methodologies should also be used to evaluate potential or future projects undertaken by the organization.
- Assess the impact of domestic and international statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization’s international project.
- Differentiate between projects and routine operations
- Describe project life cycles for international projects.
- Explain the integrative approach to project management
- Identify the process groups and knowledge areas
3. Identify the essential components of project selection, priotization, planning and scheduling.
- Create a basic project scheduling model using bar/Gantt charts, milestone charts and/or network diagrams
- Apply a process for computing early, late, and slack activity times and identify the critical path
- List standard schedule-management techniques
- Describe schedule fast tracking and crashing techniques
- Support project scheduling to accommodate all stakeholders' timezones
4. Evaluate various organizational methodologies and structures specific to project needs.
- Identify different types of project management structures and their strengths and weaknesses
- List methods a project manager can use to ensure effective communication with different groups within the project team
- Communicate information related to international business accurately and credibly in oral, written, and graphic form.
- List advantages and disadvantages of various project management authority work breakdown structure (WBS) levels
- Evaluate the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks.
- Evaluate and analyze international project risks proposing tools and mitigation strategies for project management decisions.
5. Use current information technologies to control measures and processes in managing for project success.
- Apply current information technologies to support the international business functions.
- Describe monitoring and control methods used in project management
- Propose new and emerging information and project management technologies, to create efficiencies in project management core competencies.
- Develop project status reports and forecast final project costs
- Outline a change-control process/system
6. Analyze the critical role of leadership in managing the various stakeholders of the project.
- Explain leadership principles, approach, method, style and power base
- Know how to determine requirements, characteristics and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Develop strategic relationships with diversity of stakeholders for international project success and achievement of international business goals.
- Describe effective communication breakdown, process, parts and theory for conflict resolution and relationship building.
- Communicate information related to international business accurately and credibly in oral, written, and graphic form.
- Create opportunities for personal, cultural intelligence and professional development.
Learning Resources
- Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8e. Erik Larkson, e-book, Mcgraw-Hill ISBN10: 1260579565 | ISBN13: 9781260579567 OR
- Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8e. Erik Larkson, print, Mcgraw-Hill ISBN10: 1260570436 | ISBN13: 9781260570434
- Brightspace MGT1201
Learning Activities
Participate in class discussions by asking and answering questions and participating in topical discussions.
Submitting regular assignments for grading and feedback.
Participate in group discussions of relevant topics.
Answer a combination of short answer, problems, essay and case questions on exams.
Provide class presentations when required.
Submitting regular assignments for grading and feedback.
Participate in group discussions of relevant topics.
Answer a combination of short answer, problems, essay and case questions on exams.
Provide class presentations when required.
Pre-defined Evaluation / Earning Credit
The following list provides evidence of this course's learning achievements and the outcomes they validate:
Assignment(s) (35%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 2, CLO 4
Midterm Exam(s) (25%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4
Final Exam (30%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 5, CLO 6
Participation (10%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Students who wish to apply for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all outlined course learning outcomes. Evidence of learning achievement for PLAR candidates includes:
- Other:
Course Related Information
Please refer to the Course Section Information (CSI) / weekly schedule for specific course-related information as provided by your professor.
Program Information
College Related Information
Algonquin College’s policies have been developed to ensure the health, safety and security of all students, faculty and staff, and the proper and fair operation of the College as an academic institution and employer. Please refer to the Algonquin College Policies website for the most current policy information available at http://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/.
Students are especially encouraged to be aware of the following College expectations
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, and students are expected to uphold these standards as part of the learning process. Any academic work submitted by a student is expected to be their own work, unless designated otherwise and all sources must be attributed. All students should be familiar with the Algonquin College policy AA48: Academic Integrity which outlines student’s roles and responsibilities and what represents academic misconduct. In some courses, online proctoring may be used to prevent academic dishonesty. Additional information can be found at Academic Integrity - Student Survival Guide - Subject Guides at Algonquin College (libguides.com) and via Academic Integrity Student Resources. Students with any questions about the course expectations regarding academic integrity are encouraged to speak to their professor and the College’s academic integrity team at acaio@algonquincollege.com
Centre for Accessible Learning
Students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in order to be eligible for appropriate learning supports and/or accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning as early as possible when starting a program. Once your needs are identified, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be issued which you can share with your professors. If you are a returning student, please ensure that professors are given a copy of your LOA each semester.
College Email
Students at Algonquin College are provided with a college email account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course activities. Your network credentials can be found in the ACSIS portal and you are expected to check your Algonquin email regularly and to use it to send and receive college-related email. Support is available through the college Information Technology Service (ITS) at: https://www.algonquincollege.com/its/
Retroactive Accommodations
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please consult Algonquin College Policy AA21: Deferred Evaluation.
Student Course Feedback
Algonquin College’s invites students to share their course experience by completing a student course feedback survey for each course they take. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA25: Student Course Feedback.
Use of Mobile Devices in Class
With the proliferation of small, personal mobile devices used for communications and data storage, Algonquin College believes there is a need to address their use during classes and examinations. During classes, the use of such devices unless authorized by your professor can be disruptive and disrespectful to others. During examinations, the use of such devices is generally prohibited unless authorized by your professor. Otherwise use is considered academic dishonesty in the form of cheating. For further details consult Algonquin CollegePolicy AA32: Use of Mobile Devices in Class
Technology Requirements
Students are required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related resources required to participate in a course that are not included in the course materials fee, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the Course Section Information of the course outline for each course available on Brightspace.
Transfer of Credit
It is the student’s responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
Safe Harbour
In the event of an unexpected major event (pandemic, etc.), your course may have changes that are not reflected in the Course Outline. Should this happen, the Course Section Information document will have updated information about your course.
Students are especially encouraged to be aware of the following College expectations
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, and students are expected to uphold these standards as part of the learning process. Any academic work submitted by a student is expected to be their own work, unless designated otherwise and all sources must be attributed. All students should be familiar with the Algonquin College policy AA48: Academic Integrity which outlines student’s roles and responsibilities and what represents academic misconduct. In some courses, online proctoring may be used to prevent academic dishonesty. Additional information can be found at Academic Integrity - Student Survival Guide - Subject Guides at Algonquin College (libguides.com) and via Academic Integrity Student Resources. Students with any questions about the course expectations regarding academic integrity are encouraged to speak to their professor and the College’s academic integrity team at acaio@algonquincollege.com
Centre for Accessible Learning
Students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in order to be eligible for appropriate learning supports and/or accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning as early as possible when starting a program. Once your needs are identified, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be issued which you can share with your professors. If you are a returning student, please ensure that professors are given a copy of your LOA each semester.
College Email
Students at Algonquin College are provided with a college email account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course activities. Your network credentials can be found in the ACSIS portal and you are expected to check your Algonquin email regularly and to use it to send and receive college-related email. Support is available through the college Information Technology Service (ITS) at: https://www.algonquincollege.com/its/
Retroactive Accommodations
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please consult Algonquin College Policy AA21: Deferred Evaluation.
Student Course Feedback
Algonquin College’s invites students to share their course experience by completing a student course feedback survey for each course they take. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA25: Student Course Feedback.
Use of Mobile Devices in Class
With the proliferation of small, personal mobile devices used for communications and data storage, Algonquin College believes there is a need to address their use during classes and examinations. During classes, the use of such devices unless authorized by your professor can be disruptive and disrespectful to others. During examinations, the use of such devices is generally prohibited unless authorized by your professor. Otherwise use is considered academic dishonesty in the form of cheating. For further details consult Algonquin CollegePolicy AA32: Use of Mobile Devices in Class
Technology Requirements
Students are required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related resources required to participate in a course that are not included in the course materials fee, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the Course Section Information of the course outline for each course available on Brightspace.
Transfer of Credit
It is the student’s responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
Safe Harbour
In the event of an unexpected major event (pandemic, etc.), your course may have changes that are not reflected in the Course Outline. Should this happen, the Course Section Information document will have updated information about your course.
Other Information
Grade Scheme
| Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value | Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value |
| A+ | 90% - 100% | 4.0 | A | 85% - 89% | 3.8 |
| A- | 80% - 84% | 3.6 | B+ | 77% - 79% | 3.3 |
| B | 73% - 76% | 3.0 | B- | 70% - 72% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 67% - 69% | 2.3 | C | 63% - 66% | 2.0 |
| C- | 60% - 62% | 1.7 | D+ | 57% - 59% | 1.4 |
| D | 53% - 56% | 1.2 | D- | 50% - 52% | 1.0 |
| F | 0% - 49% | 0 | FSP | 0 | 0 |