- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
For any project to be successful, it is essential to define the project scope and effectively manage it throughout the project. With proper scope definition, project activities can be defined and scheduled. The scheduling process involves assigning duration and resources to each activity and requires a plan to control them during the life cycle of the project. This course will provide the tools and techniques to create and manage the scope of the project and schedule project activities.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in OPMT 1187
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$854.51 - $897.45 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Explain why scope definition and project management are important.
- Evaluate stakeholder needs through applying methodologies and tools.
- Define and document a project’s scope based on stakeholders’ needs.
- Develop the elements of a project scope statement.
- Develop a plan to receive the information needed to evaluate and implement possible changes to the project scope.
- Create a project work breakdown structure.
- Sequence activities based on estimates of the resources needed for each activity and their duration.
- Construct a project schedule using computer software.
- Create a plan to manage a project schedule.
- Apply appropriate tools and techniques to manage a project schedule.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Project Scope and Schedule Management (OPMT 2500) 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
Winter 2026
Below are four offerings of OPMT 2500 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 90809
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 90809
- $854.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tracey Demirbas
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
Status
CRN 82122
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 82122
- $897.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Hamid Mahmoudi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
Status
CRN 84662
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 84662
- $882.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 310 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Hamid Mahmoudi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
Status
CRN 83191
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 83191
- $854.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tracey Demirbas
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.