The project management body of knowledge provides the fundamental information to form a foundation for projects of all sizes, however it is not pertinent to apply the entirety of the body of knowledge...

Having a result driven mentality, I prefer the fast-paced approach of industrial research rather than the long-term approach of academic research. Both industrial and academic research play pivotal ro...

In my opinion, the advantage of working in academic research is the ability to choose specific projects that may interest you. These projects may cover different subject areas, be in different stages ...

The responsibility of a project manager can vary greatly depending on the size of the project among other factors. Before you apply to a project management position, I think it’s important to determin...

I think it can be beneficial for a project manager to have worked in one or more of the roles that they manage prior to becoming the project manager. This would give them insight into the limits and b...

I was recently working on a recall remediation project that had a deadline approaching within 1 month. My team and I were responsible for swapping a recalled component with a revised component on over...

As someone who works in industry and has a clear idea of my long term academic and career goals, I encourage Biomedical Engineering Students to spend time researching the many opportunities and paths ...

I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and work in a position that only requires an Associate of Science in Technology. As someone who aspires to be a leader of technical man...

Academically speaking, would you rather be overqualified for your job or meet the bare minimum qualifications? What are some short term and long term pros/cons for either situation?

I think the answer to these questions greatly depends on the individual, their company, and the project they are working on. I know someone who was certainly overworked by their company and it eventua...

Aside from learning about the fundamental process groups and knowledge areas of project management, this course taught me that even following the body of knowledge cannot prepare a team for certain ob...

I am actively pursuing a career in product development for a medical device manufacturer and this course has provided an excellent foundation of project management. Prior to this course, I was unaware...

At this particular point in my career, working in a position that provides career growth and development is of utmost importance to me. I am just beginning my career and I am willing to sacrifice fair...

My company provides repair and maintenance service for general biomedical equipment, so we deal with a lot of parts and suppliers. Every now and then we come across a brand-new component that is defec...

From my experience, I have found that projects often have more than one priority. I am currently working on a recall remediation project that has three distinguished priorities. The recall affects a s...