Project Management program paves the way to business student's success
Ochuko Efemuai, an international
student from Delta State,
Nigeria, came to Canada in hopes
of pursuing a successful career in
business. With the inception of
Fanshawe's new Project
Management program in January
2013, Efemuai is well on his way
to achieving his dreams.
After completing Fanshawe's International Business Management program, Efemuai began the one-year Ontario College Certificate program in Project Management, completed in two four-month semesters.
The program gives students the in-depth knowledge, competencies, skills, tools and techniques required to plan and execute projects that achieve organizational goals on time and on budget. The program also addresses emerging trends in project management through courses in agile project management, project recovery and project leadership.
"The Project Management program allows you to effectively and practically apply knowledge, skills, techniques and tools to project activities in order to meet project requirements," said Efemuai. "It is a way of life that depends greatly on planning, because if you fail to plan, you ultimately plan to fail."
While his dream is to work with professionals to effectively deliver projects, Efemuai also envisions himself providing motivational talks to help others overcome barriers and achieve their greatest potentials. The program is giving him the opportunity to improve his communication, team-building and people skills by maintaining close contacts with instructors and classmates.
Not only did Efemuai find the Project Management program to be the right fit for him, the decision to attend Fanshawe College was an easy one to make.
"Fanshawe College has a longstanding reputation for excellence and a good learning environment," said Efemuai. "I couldn't resist the chance to be taught by experienced professors who impart practical knowledge and make learning enjoyable."
Dr. David McKenna, coordinator for the Project Management program, is eager to oversee the program with its first intake of students, an eclectic mix of international and local students.
"The Project Management program is focused on preparing students to leave Fanshawe with the skills, tools and techniques to manage a project and actually deliver a new product, service or implement a change into an organization," said McKenna.
The course work covers both the Waterfall and Agile methodologies with courses that include project budgeting, schedule control, requirements/scope management and project recovery using proven academic theories, case studies, role playing and simulation software. The students will be prepared to write a number of Project Management Institute certifications as they set out into the marketplace.
Graduates from the program are prepared for various project management roles in large and small organizations, in the public and private sectors, and in a variety of fields such as information technology, construction, transportation, education, manufacturing and healthcare.
In a constantly changing economy, Efemuai is confident he is on the right track to success and encouraged students who are taskoriented and looking for a dynamic challenge to apply to the Project Management program.
For more information about the program, visit tinyurl.com/fanprojman2013.
After completing Fanshawe's International Business Management program, Efemuai began the one-year Ontario College Certificate program in Project Management, completed in two four-month semesters.
The program gives students the in-depth knowledge, competencies, skills, tools and techniques required to plan and execute projects that achieve organizational goals on time and on budget. The program also addresses emerging trends in project management through courses in agile project management, project recovery and project leadership.
"The Project Management program allows you to effectively and practically apply knowledge, skills, techniques and tools to project activities in order to meet project requirements," said Efemuai. "It is a way of life that depends greatly on planning, because if you fail to plan, you ultimately plan to fail."
While his dream is to work with professionals to effectively deliver projects, Efemuai also envisions himself providing motivational talks to help others overcome barriers and achieve their greatest potentials. The program is giving him the opportunity to improve his communication, team-building and people skills by maintaining close contacts with instructors and classmates.
Not only did Efemuai find the Project Management program to be the right fit for him, the decision to attend Fanshawe College was an easy one to make.
"Fanshawe College has a longstanding reputation for excellence and a good learning environment," said Efemuai. "I couldn't resist the chance to be taught by experienced professors who impart practical knowledge and make learning enjoyable."
Dr. David McKenna, coordinator for the Project Management program, is eager to oversee the program with its first intake of students, an eclectic mix of international and local students.
"The Project Management program is focused on preparing students to leave Fanshawe with the skills, tools and techniques to manage a project and actually deliver a new product, service or implement a change into an organization," said McKenna.
The course work covers both the Waterfall and Agile methodologies with courses that include project budgeting, schedule control, requirements/scope management and project recovery using proven academic theories, case studies, role playing and simulation software. The students will be prepared to write a number of Project Management Institute certifications as they set out into the marketplace.
Graduates from the program are prepared for various project management roles in large and small organizations, in the public and private sectors, and in a variety of fields such as information technology, construction, transportation, education, manufacturing and healthcare.
In a constantly changing economy, Efemuai is confident he is on the right track to success and encouraged students who are taskoriented and looking for a dynamic challenge to apply to the Project Management program.
For more information about the program, visit tinyurl.com/fanprojman2013.
