Final Project: Integrated Cost and Schedule Control – Comprehensive Case Study Analysis and Recommendations

For the culminating assignment in QSO 420, you will synthesize all concepts covered in the course and provide a comprehensive analysis and set of recommendations for the case study project. Using the full case study provided in the course, prepare a professional presentation (PowerPoint or similar) that demonstrates your mastery of integrated cost and schedule control through Earned Value Management. Your presentation must include the following sections: Executive Summary
Project Baseline Review (scope, schedule, and cost baselines)
EVM Analysis – Performance Reporting (include calculations and interpretation of key metrics: CV, SV, CPI, SPI, TCPI, VAC, EAC, etc.)
Variance Analysis and Root Causes (integrating quality, resource, and scope issues)
Change Control Effectiveness
Contract Management and Cost Control Assessment
Recommendations for Tools/Software and Emerging Practices
Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Future Projects
Conclusion

Requirements: 12–18 slides (including title slide and references).
Professional formatting with clear visuals, charts, and graphs of EVM metrics.
Speaker notes for each slide (minimum 100–150 words per slide explaining the content).
APA 7th edition formatting for citations and reference slide.
Minimum of 5 scholarly/professional sources (course textbook, PMBOK Guide, peer-reviewed articles, and industry reports).
Strong integration of concepts from all weeks of the course.

Submission: Due by Sunday 11:59 PM ET. Submit your presentation file via the course assignment link.This final project mirrors the exact structure and expectations of the culminating assignment in previous iterations of QSO 420, serving as the comprehensive capstone that ties together all prior discussions and short papers.