The final project is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop a project on a topic of interest

The final project is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop a project on a topic of interest. Your goal is to develop a proposal for a project of your choice. The result is a project proposal that will be presented to the class at the end of the course for “funding.”
The final project development should contain the following information (at a minimum):

• Project/problem statement/definition
• Minimum of 3 alternatives for solving the problem or completing the project
• Pros and cons for each of the listed alternatives
• Your recommendation for the project should include
  • Justification of the specific choice you are recommending
  • Risks, assumptions, and mitigations
  • Overall project plan for achieving successful completion, including a time line and resource requirements. A Gantt chart or other graphical format is required.
  • Cost estimates
• Final recommendation and formal request for funds to complete the project.

Part I – Written ProposalYour written Project Proposal will contain the following information for the project as noted below in APA format:

• A title page listing all members of the project team
• An Executive Summary and project definition (a 2-3 page summary of the project and recommendation
• Individual sections in the body of the project for:
  • Initial analysis of the problem, business requirements, and project goals
  • Explanation of the 3 alternatives to achieve the goals of the project, including the basic pros and cons of each
  • The project team recommendation with justification
  • The risks ddefined and assumptions made by the team
  • Overall project plan for successful completion of the project, including a timeline and other resource requirements
  • Cost estimates
• Your total proposal length should be a minimum of 5-6 pages using 1-inch margins and a 12-point font such as Times New Roman.
  • At a minimum, it is expected that Gantt charts and a general financial analysis will be formally prepared and presented as part of the project document.
  • The report should request approval for resources to proceed with the implementation of the project and for the allocation of resources (both dollars and people).
  • Additional materials can be added as needed to round out of the project document.