Agile, typically associated with software development and product development, is quickly becoming the preferred project management paradigm. It enables organizations to deliver value to organizations and customers quickly, to recalibrate scope and priorities frequently, and to reduce project overhead. Agile teams constantly work to improve team performance. With roots in Japanese quality management practices, Agile has also become a model for process, product, and IT management.
In this overview course, students dive into the history, principles and practices of this highly collaborative project management system.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
No meeting on January 19 and February 16, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Textbook: The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile: Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach, Charles G. Cobb, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., ISBN: 978-1119931355.
