MSPM3840

PROJECT MGMT FUNDAMENTALS

Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
Terms offered
5
Data refreshed
Jun 27, 2026

Description

This course focuses on project management (PM) fundamentals based on the most current version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). It provides the foundational project management skills necessary for advanced coursework and professional practice. The course covers the process of initiation, planning, execution, controlling, and closure of projects. Various project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies are discussed. Tools used to manage projects, including Gantt Charts, critical path method (CPM), earned value management (EVM) and work breakdown structure (WBS), are explored.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2024–2026

2024
2026
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 48% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 2% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. 2030 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 58% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 5% per year. 2029 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 61% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 5% per year. 2028 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 65% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count rising about 5% per year. 2027 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 1 section 1 section Not offered No data
2025 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2024 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Thu, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Sackler Science Center S210 202620252025
Credit-bearing sections of MSPM3840
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Joshua T. MorettiLecture1 2 of 30 enrolled23340
Spring 2026Joshua T. MorettiLecture1 8 of 30 enrolled33931
Fall 2025Joshua T. MorettiLecture1 9 of 30 enrolled23340
Spring 2025Joshua T. MorettiLecture1 32 of 30 enrolled33931
Fall 2024Joshua T. MorettiLecture1 20 of 30 enrolled23340