Request for Proposal ListingsBMIS476 Integrated Project Management Capstone Course Spring 2025

BMIS476 Integrated Project Management Capstone Course Spring 2025

University of Montana
BMIS476 Integrated Project Management Capstone Course Spring 2025
01/29/2025 to 05/09/2025
Shawn Clouse
Collaboration Overview
About Students
This course will focus on skills and tools utilized to manage a successful information systems and technology project.  These projects are usually organizational investments that commit considerable time, staff, and other resources to the completion.  Students will be exposed to the application Microsoft Project which is software designed to plan, manage, monitor, control, and support large-scale projects.  Students will get hands-on experience with a project during the semester where they will work with a client and implement an information systems project.  
About Program Goals
Understand the Fundamentals of Project Management:

  • Learn core project management concepts, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Gain familiarity with tools and techniques for effective project management, such as Gantt charts, work breakdown structures, and risk management plans.
Apply Project Management Frameworks to Real-World Scenarios:

  • Use industry-standard project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to develop a practical, actionable plan for a real-world project.
  • Demonstrate the ability to define project scope, set objectives, and allocate resources effectively.
Design and Build a Functional Prototype:

  • Collaborate with a company partner to design, develop, and deliver a tangible prototype that addresses a real business need.
  • Test and refine the prototype based on feedback and usability considerations.
Enhance Team Collaboration and Communication Skills:

  • Work effectively in project teams to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
  • Develop professional communication skills for stakeholder engagement, including presenting project updates and delivering a final prototype demonstration.
Develop Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Abilities:

  • Analyze project challenges and apply innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.
  • Integrate feedback from the company partner into iterative project development.
Learn to Manage Risks and Resources:

  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Optimize resource allocation to balance quality, cost, and time constraints.
Deliver High-Impact Results:

  • Provide a professional-grade prototype to the company partner, showcasing the ability to translate project management principles into actionable and valuable outcomes.
  • Reflect on the project management process to identify key learnings and areas for improvement.
About the Collaboration Format
The project should take 240 to 300 hours with 50% of the time spent on planning and developing documentation.  The teams can create websites, databases, smartphone apps, CRM systems, and write business applications in Visual Basic or Asp.Net.  Students have the skills to implement open-source web or application technologies to help manage business processes.  Some teams work on big data projects where they create management decision making dashboards based on analysis of data.   I will work with the team to make sure the scope of work can be done in the 240 to 300 hours. 
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details

Students Include: Bachelor Degree

Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled

Program Duration: 14 weeks

Program Launch Date: 01/29/25

Program End Date: 05/09/25

Student Commitment: 4-7 Hours hrs/week

Course Format: Bmis476 Integrated Project Management Capstone Course , Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Modality: Fully Remote

# of Projects: 8

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Project Requirements

Industry Partner Requirements
Project Topics Growth Strategy Information Technology (IT) Market Research Operations Product Design & Development Software Design & Development
Location Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Other Requirements
Project Management Time Commitment 2 Hours per week
Interested Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

Jan 09 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Jan 11 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Jan 23 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Finalize Project Charter

Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.

Jan 25 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Official Program Launch

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.

Jan 29 2024, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

May 10 2024, 12:00.00 AM

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Product Design & Development

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Software Design & Development

Program Overview
Program Title BMIS476 Integrated Project Management Capstone Course Spring 2025
Organization University of Montana
Student Application Link https://umt.capsource.app/program/bmis476-integrated-project-management-capstone-course-spring-2025/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
22 Project/s Added (of 8 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 01/29/25      End Date: 05/09/25

3 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

This course will focus on skills and tools utilized to manage a successful information systems and technology project.  These projects are usually organizational investments that commit considerable time, staff, and other resources to the completion.  Students will be exposed to the application Microsoft Project which is software designed to plan, manage, monitor, control, and support large-scale projects.  Students will get hands-on experience with a project during the semester where they will work with a client and implement an information systems project.  

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 6

Program Goals
Understand the Fundamentals of Project Management:

  • Learn core project management concepts, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Gain familiarity with tools and techniques for effective project management, such as Gantt charts, work breakdown structures, and risk management plans.
Apply Project Management Frameworks to Real-World Scenarios:

  • Use industry-standard project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to develop a practical, actionable plan for a real-world project.
  • Demonstrate the ability to define project scope, set objectives, and allocate resources effectively.
Design and Build a Functional Prototype:

  • Collaborate with a company partner to design, develop, and deliver a tangible prototype that addresses a real business need.
  • Test and refine the prototype based on feedback and usability considerations.
Enhance Team Collaboration and Communication Skills:

  • Work effectively in project teams to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
  • Develop professional communication skills for stakeholder engagement, including presenting project updates and delivering a final prototype demonstration.
Develop Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Abilities:

  • Analyze project challenges and apply innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.
  • Integrate feedback from the company partner into iterative project development.
Learn to Manage Risks and Resources:

  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Optimize resource allocation to balance quality, cost, and time constraints.
Deliver High-Impact Results:

  • Provide a professional-grade prototype to the company partner, showcasing the ability to translate project management principles into actionable and valuable outcomes.
  • Reflect on the project management process to identify key learnings and areas for improvement.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Bmis476 Integrated Project Management Capstone Course
Format Description
The project should take 240 to 300 hours with 50% of the time spent on planning and developing documentation.  The teams can create websites, databases, smartphone apps, CRM systems, and write business applications in Visual Basic or Asp.Net.  Students have the skills to implement open-source web or application technologies to help manage business processes.  Some teams work on big data projects where they create management decision making dashboards based on analysis of data.   I will work with the team to make sure the scope of work can be done in the 240 to 300 hours. 
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Growth Strategy Information Technology (IT) Market Research Operations Product Design & Development Software Design & Development
Target Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 2 Hours per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

Jan 09 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Jan 11 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Jan 23 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Finalize Project Charter

Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.

Jan 25 2024, 10:41.41 PM
Official Program Launch

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.

Jan 29 2024, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

May 10 2024, 12:00.00 AM
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Resources

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Data set
BMIS476SyllabusSpring2024 pdf
BMIS476 Course Schedule Spring 2024 pdf
NDA BMIS476 Template docx
Project Charter TemplateV2 docx
System Docs Template BD v2 docx
Final Project Report Template V2 docx

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