MSPM3854
SYSTEMS THINKING
- Department
- Master of Sci in Project Mgmt
- Terms offered
- 3
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This course introduces systems thinking as a critical skill for project managers to navigate complexity, identify interdependencies, and anticipate unintended consequences. Using predictive, Agile, and hybrid methodologies, students will learn to apply systems-based frameworks to identify potential challenges, design more resilient project plans, and improve decision-making. Through case studies and applied exercises, the course emphasizes how systems thinking supports risk management, stakeholder alignment, and long-term value delivery. By integrating key concepts, students strengthen their ability to manage projects within dynamic environments where multiple variables and stakeholders intersect.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2025–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: not enough history to forecast. | 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: not enough history to forecast. | 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: not enough history to forecast. | 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: not enough history to forecast. | 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 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Meeting times
Recent firstNo meeting times.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Brian C. LeBlanc (He/Him) | Online | 1 | 7 of 30 enrolled | 24157 |
| Spring 2026 | Brian C. LeBlanc (He/Him) | Online | 1 | 15 of 30 enrolled | 34862 |
| Fall 2025 | Brian C. LeBlanc (He/Him) | Online | 1 | 3 of 30 enrolled | 24157 |