Requirements

• Internet access
• E-mail
• Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser

Syllabus

• Lesson 1-Orientation; Discussion and instructions for assigned project
• Lesson 2-Discussion and instructions for assigned project
• Lesson 3-Students submit proposal for project
• Lesson 4-Instructor return proposals with comments
• Lesson 5-Begin work on project; take sample exam covering entire Project Management body of knowledge
• Lesson 6-Review Answers for sample exam
• Lesson 7-Students interface with instructor (and each other) on project
• Lesson 8-Students interface with instructor (and each other) on project - continued
• Lesson 9-Students interface with instructor (and each other) on project - continued
• Lesson 10-Students interface with instructor (and each other) on project - continued
• Lesson 11-PROJECTS DUE
• Lesson 12-Return Projects; Celebration

Instructor

In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Instruments Incorporated and Allergan, Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and quality.
Mr. Swaim’s educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with concentration in Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management Program at Claremont Graduate University. Professional certifications held are Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. offered by the National Association of Purchasing Management)and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM offered by the American Production and Inventory Control Society.
Since 1982 Tony Swaim has provided in excess of 1,000 hours in diverse coursework including Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Accounting, Industrial Marketing, Retailing Management, Purchasing, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. He has taught classes in a variety of environments, including APICS certification curriculum at local firms and Business Policy courses as part of MBA programs.

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