Cost Estimating and Analysis Capstone II

Course #OS4082

Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months

Overview

This course continues the on hands-on experience of OS4081, completing the cost estimation project. Student teams will develop the cost model and analyze alternative cost estimations of the problems presented in the previous course; they will develop and test the estimate, and then document and defend their estimate. Students provide concise written reports, which include the analytical results, and a presentation to decision makers. Class time during the quarter is used for team progress briefings and critical class discussion.

Included in degrees & certificates

379

Prerequisites

OS4081

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will demonstrate you can:

As a team, execute a Cost Estimation and Analysis Study Plan that provides a goal oriented, sequenced timeline that will facilitate completion of your Systems Analysis project.
Effectively demonstrate proficiency in the applicable Cost Estimating tools used during the conduct of your analysis.
Identify and apply appropriate analytical methodologies, to include problem formulation objective identification, measure of effectiveness application and data collection and analysis, to provide a decision maker a solid foundation for his/her course of action selection.
Communicate study results in a comprehensive, yet succinct, manner by developing a 15,000 – 20,000-word summary report.

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