For all courses on project management in engineering and technology programs.
The complete, up-to-date guide to project management for engineering and technology that fully reflects the latest PMBOK standards.
Project Management for Engineering and Technology is the up-to-date guide to engineering and technology-specific project management that fully reflects the latest standards in the "Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK). Unlike competitive texts, it covers not just project management process skills, but also crucial people skills such as negotiation, personal time management, change management, diversity, and overcoming adversity. Topics covered include: scheduling, cost estimating, budgets, human resources, communication, procurement, quality plans, risk management, team building, project monitoring/control, and closeout. Readers will find up-to-date case studies related to the full spectrum of engineering and technology projects, including design, manufacturing, quality improvement, and process development. They will master skills they can apply in assignments ranging from the design and manufacture of the largest jetliner to the smallest circuit board. Every chapter contains a case study that illustrates the complexities and challenges of real-world engineering and technology projects, and shows why effective project management is so critical.
Teaching and Learning Experience
This book will help engineering and technology professionals quickly master project management best practices. It provides:
- Comprehensive engineering and technology-specific coverage fully aligned to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK): Thoroughly in accordance with the latest standards in the "Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK), and focused entirely on engineering and technology
- Up-to-date coverage of realistic engineering and technology projects and project management challenges: Illuminates the specific realities of engineering and technology project management, with realistic case studies of complex, challenging projects throughout
- Hands-on focus, comprehensive pedagogical tools, and support for flexible approaches to teaching and learning: Supported by comprehensive pedagogical tools, and designed for both classroom and online learning in a wide range of programs
Features
Comprehensive Engineering and Technology-specific coverage fully aligned to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK):
- Thoroughly addresses all PMBOK components—preparing engineering and technology students to become effective project managers and to pass the project management field’s leading certification examination
- Covers both process and people skills, and shows how they connect—ensuring that students gain both the technical and interpersonal management skills they will need to succeed
- Systematically addresses best-practice processes—including cost estimation, planning/scheduling, procurement, risk management, monitoring, and closeout
- Thoroughly addresses make-or-break “people” issues—offering extensive practical insights into leadership, motivation, communication, and efficient/effective management of time, change, diversity, and adversity
Up-to-date coverage of realistic engineering and technology projects and project management challenges:
- Addresses all types of engineering and technology projects—including design, manufacturing, quality improvement, process development, and more
- Challenging real-world engineering and technology projects, discussion cases, and practical hands-on problems that promote discussion and mastery—helping students go discover how modern project management techniques have permitted the successful completion of many of today’s most challenging projects
Hands-on focus, comprehensive pedagogical tools, and support for flexible approaches to teaching and learning:
- Proven pedagogical tools to promote effective learning—including chapter summaries, key terms and phrases, and review questions
- Designed for use in both traditional classrooms and online classes—helping instructors support any instructional environment and all types of students
- Comprehensive instructor support—including PowerPoint presentations covering the entire text, a complete test bank, and an instructor's manual
