Reading Roadmap

This a list - in order - of readings that go with the course. For students in the class, go by the announcements in Blackboard for details and deadlines. (Italics: being edited)

  1. Skim the books by Layton, Villafiorita, and Note. Characterize the project management style(s) described in each one. Prepare a 1-paragraph explanation of one of those styles (e.g., focus on one of the books).
  2. Paper on Virtual Collaboration (C. Lesko)
  3. Planning and Scheduling
    1. Project Management for Information Professionals Chapter 4 (planning and scheduling)
    2. PMBOK Guide: Chapters 5 and 6
  4. Read chapter 2 in Project Management for Information Professionals.
  5. Read chapters 3 and 4 in Project Management for Information Professionals.
  6. Read chapter 5 in Project Management for Information Professionals.
  7. Read chapters 2 and 3 in "Agile Project Management for Dummies"
  8. Read "Implementing Cisco Networking Solutions" up to and including the section "Facets of a digital infrastructure"
  9. Read chapters 1 and 3 in "Finance and Accounting for NonFinancial Managers, 3rd Edition". (Depending on your knowledge of accounting terminology, you may need to read at least parts of chapter 2).
  10. Read chapters 6 and 7 in "Finance and Accounting for NonFinancial Managers, 3rd Edition". (Depending on your background you may need to read other parts of the book).