Course Overview
Project managers add value to their organizations and various stakeholder groups through the application of their knowledge, skills, and talents. The Project Management Capstone course is your opportunity to use the knowledge you have acquired thus far, in a realistic setting. You will put to work your understanding of the five process groups and ten knowledge areas to demonstrate your readiness to take up new project challenges and launch a career in the project management profession. The intent is to use the project management body of knowledge in real world applied settings. You will have a broad range of choices in adopting a project for course work purposes. The instructor shall provide alternative assignments if logistical challenges are encountered.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$855.90 - $899.91 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Critically analyse strategic goals to propose project ideas.
- Prioritize project ideas relative to weighted criteria through applying selection models.
- Craft a scope statement for a project that describes the project boundaries and key deliverables.
- Create a project charter.
- Develop a comprehensive project plan.
- Evaluate the progress of a project, prepare a status report, and propose needed management changes.
- Prepare a Lesson Learned report and propose improvements to the project management process.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Project Management Capstone (OPMT 3520) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Project Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of OPMT 3520 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 44181
Dates
Sep 04 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 44181
- $899.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04 - Nov 27 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 49392
Dates
Sep 07 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 49392
- $895.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of OPMT 3520 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 85351
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 85351
- $855.90 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is asynchronous, and does not require you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Confirmation
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CRN 82193
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 02 Loading
- CRN 82193
- $899.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 02 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Friday March 26
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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