Using the Passion for Superbowl to Learn About Project Management

This exercise is designed to teach the triple constraints and the practical application of Project Management (PM) skills to undergraduate and graduate students for both face-to-face and online classes. Students are tasked with planning an “epic” party and must go through the various steps of defining the scope, budget, and schedule planning leading up to their event. This approach provides an enjoyable experience to applying the tools and skills of successful Project Management. The context of the project is well-known, requires no specific knowledge and since it is a common activity, can provide an interesting and entertaining post-activity discussion that helps students recognize the value of PM tools to achieving project success.