{"id":2966,"date":"2020-08-21T16:33:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T20:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?post_type=profile&#038;p=2966"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:19:18","slug":"vijay-kanabar","status":"publish","type":"profile","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/vijay-kanabar\/","title":{"rendered":"Vijay Kanabar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Kanabar has unique expertise spanning both business practices and computer science. A Project Management Professional (PMP)<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, he has advised numerous organizations on training and technology needs, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Staples, United Way, and Fidelity Investments. Kanabar is an internationally published scholar and is recognized by local and national media as an authority on IT project management, electronic commerce, and information security. In 2017, Kanabar received\u00a0the Project Management Institute\u2019s Teaching Excellence Award.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Research Interests<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum development and assessment, IT project management, information systems security, database management and business intelligence, online marketing, and risk management and business continuity.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Courses<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul><div class=\"course-feed\"><\/p>\n<li>MET AD 649 \u2013 Agile Methods for Technical Innovation and Engineering Management<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>MET AD 688 \u2013 Big Data and Cloud Analytics for Business<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>MET AD 737 \u2013 Innovative Marketing Techniques<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>MET CS 632 \u2013 Information Technology Project and Product Management<\/li>\n<p><\/div><\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Scholarly Works<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kanabar, V., and Warburton, R. D. H. <em>The Art and Science of Project Management (<\/em>Newport: RW Press, 2013).<\/p>\n<p>Kanabar, V., and Chitkushev, L. \u201cInnovative Applied Certificates in Computer Information Systems for Undergraduate Students.\u201d In <em>Proceedings of the 9<sup>th<\/sup> Annual International Conference on Computer Science and Education<\/em>. Fulda\/Wurzburg, Germany, June 29\u2013July 2, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Framework for Project Cost Estimation.\u201d <em>Proc. 7th Annual Computer Science Education &amp; Computer Science <\/em>(Sofia, Bulgaria, 2011).<\/p>\n<p>Becker, K., Kanabar, V., and Nobre, H. \u201cCompany Integrity Management in the New Social Network Environment: A Comparison of Large and Small Firms on Facebook.\u201d <em>Advances in Global Management Development<\/em> vol. 20 (2011): 268\u201372.<\/p>\n<p>Warburton, R. D. H., S. Leybourne, and V. Kanabar. \u201cThe Third Decade of Online Education: What have we learned.\u201d Paper presented at the 2011 Our Digital Renaissance Conference, Florence, Italy, November 10\u201312, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Warburton, R. D. H., and V. Kanabar. \u201cLeveraging the New Practice Standard for Project Estimating.\u201d Paper selected for presentation at the PMI Global Congress 2011\u2013North America, Dallas\/Ft. Worth, Tex., October 22-25, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Burstein, L., L. Chitkushev, V. Kanabar, and T. Zlateva. \u201cInnovative Instructional Practices in Design, Implementation and Execution of Blended Programs.\u201d <em>Proc. Boston University Instructional Innovation Conference<\/em> (Boston, Mass., March 25, 2011).<\/p>\n<p>Becker, K., Kanabar, V., and Nobre, H. \u201cCompany Integrity Management in the New Social Network Environment: A Study of Small, Medium and Large Firms on Facebook and Twitter.\u201d <em>Proc. 4th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business\u2014Business Developments across Countries and Cultures <\/em>(Elounda, Crete, Greece: EuroMed Press, 2011): 203\u201318. ISBN: 978-9963-711-01-7.<\/p>\n<p>Kanabar V., Leybourne S.A., and Warburton, R.D.H. \u201cUnderstanding and Overcoming Communications Complexity in Projects.\u201d <em>Proc. PMI Global Congress 2010<\/em> (Washington, D.C., October 2010).<\/p>\n<p>Kanabar, V. Assenova, P., and Stainov, R. Ed., <em>6th Annual International Conference on Computer Science and <\/em><em>Education in Computer Science CSECS<\/em> (Fulda, Germany, 2010).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeaching Case Studies Online.\u201d <em>Proc. 6th International Conference on Computer Science and Education in Computer Science 2010<\/em> (Munich, Germany, June 29, 2010).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tightly Coupling Web Analytics with SEO Keywords and Web Design.\u201d <em>Proc. 6th International Conference on Computer Science and Education in Computer Science 2010<\/em> (Fulda, Germany, June 27, 2010).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommunication and Collaboration in an Online Master\u2019s Degree.\u201d <em>Proc. 2010 American Society<\/em> <em>for Engineering Education, NE<\/em> (Boston, Mass., May 7, 2010).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeaching a Project-based Web-Development and IT Project Management Course at a<br \/>\nDistance.\u201d <em>Proc. 2010 American Society for Engineering Education NE (<\/em>Boston, Mass., May 7, 2010).<\/p>\n<p>Cormier, J., V. Greiman, and V. Kanabar. \u201cPractice and Ethics Curriculum in Project Management Education.\u201d In <em>Proceedings of the North East ASEE Conference<\/em>. Bridgeport, Conn., April 3-5, 2009: 29.<\/p>\n<p>Kanabar, V., and R. Stainov. \u201cR&amp;D and Managing Risks for a Unique Product Launch.\u201d Project Management in Practice Conference: Embracing Project Management Techniques &amp; Tools<em>. <\/em>2008.<\/p>\n<p>Kanabar, V., and R. D. H. Warburton. \u201cThe Practical Calculation of Schedule Variance in Terms of Schedule.\u201d In the <em>Proceedings of the PMI Global Congress<\/em>. October 18-21, 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Kanabar, V., and R. D. H. Warburton. <em>MBA Fundamentals Project Management<\/em> (New York, N.Y.: Kaplan Publishing, 2008).<\/p>\n<p><em>Project Risk Management<\/em> (Copley Publishing Group, 1998).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presentations\/Lectures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keynote, \u201cStakeholder Management in the New PMBOK Standard.\u201d Project Management in Practice, Boston University, Boston, Mass., May 17, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Keynote, \u201cPreliminary North American Results for Undergraduate Curriculum Framework in Project Management.\u201d Project Management Institute, Brussels, Belgium, April 22, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Keynote, \u201cPreliminary Results from Boston&#8217;s Undergraduate Curriculum Workshop in Project Management.\u201d Project Management Institute, San Diego, Calif., February 9, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExperiences in Applying Flipped Classroom Concepts to the Project Management Classroom.\u201d Presentation at the Graduate Accreditation Council, PMI Global Congress, Vancouver, Canada, October 20, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeveraging the New Practice Standard for Project Estimating.\u201d PMI Global Congress, Dallas, Tex., October 22\u201325, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat Constitutes Quality Project Management Education?\u201d International Project Management Research Conference, Montr\u00e9al, Quebec, July 20, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommunication and Collaboration in an Online Master\u2019s Degree.\u201d American Society for Engineering Education, Boston, Mass., 2010. Co-presented with Cormier, J., and Greiman, V.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeaching a Project-Based Web-Development and IT Project Management Course at a Distance.\u201d American Society for Engineering Education, Boston, Mass., 2010. Co-presented with Schudy, R.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cManaging Project Cost and Risk.\u201d Brussels, Belgium, October 30, 2010.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnderstanding and Overcoming Communication Complexity in Projects.\u201d Proc. PMI Global Congress, Washington, D.C., October 10\u201313, 2010. Co-presented with Leybourne, S. A., and Warburton, R. D. H.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cManaging Information Technology Projects.\u201d Skopje, Macedonia, June 22, 2010.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTightly Coupling Web Analytics with SEO Keywords and Web Design.\u201d 6th Annual International Conference on Computer Science and Education in Computer Science, Fulda, Germany, June 2010.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeaching Case Studies Online.\u201d 6th International Conference on Computer Science and Education in Computer Science, Fulda, Germany, June 2010. Co-presented with Greiman, V.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Research &amp; Assistantships for Project Management Curriculum Resources. Sponsored by <span>Project Management Institute (PMI), $10,000 <\/span> (2013\u20132016).<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"FacultyQA\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Faculty Q&amp;A<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Project Management Director Makes AI Techniques in PM Practice, Education a Priority<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is your area of expertise?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nMy career began as a chemical technologist in the sugar industry, primarily focusing on operational responsibilities. Interest and expertise in project management grew as I transitioned into academia. While teaching capstone courses where students work in teams to create innovative projects, I observed that the bottlenecks were not due to a lack of technical knowledge (or hard skills) but rather deficiencies in leadership and communication competencies. These soft skills, increasingly recognized as &#8220;power skills,&#8221; are often overlooked in projects. For instance, when we admire the &#8220;Jenga&#8221; Data Science building at Boston University, a well-architected carbon-neutral construction project, we often forget that it was brought to life by dedicated project leaders and highly skilled adaptive teams. I have focused on this aspect as an area of expertise recently, particularly within the realm of agile project management. To deepen my understanding, I pursued certifications such as PMI-ACP and CSM and continue to research the intersection of agile project management and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please tell us about your work. Can you share any current research or recent publications?<\/strong><br \/>\nLet me simply reflect on the past 12 months as a case study. I have a recent paper and a book that highlights my research and relate to our earlier discussion. A co-authored book, The AI Revolution in Project Management, published by Pearson, explores how generative AI can be leveraged to enhance project team productivity. Additionally, my research paper titled \u201cNeeds Analysis and Requirements Delivery: Guiding the Development Approach with an Intuitive Framework\u201d was published in the ASEE Proceedings. It offers project practitioners insights on whether to use a traditional waterfall predictive approach, an adaptive agile approach, or a hybrid method for project development. Finally, my research in pedagogy resulted in a well-received paper titled \u201cAn Empirical Study of Student Perceptions When Using ChatGPT in Academic Assignments,\u201d published by Springer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are you currently working on?<\/strong><br \/>\nThat&#8217;s a great question. Firstly, I am continuing to explore the emerging field of AI and project management, with a particular focus on multi-modal prompting. Secondly, I am researching how to effectively introduce AI in academia to students, enhancing their learning experience and preparing them for the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What courses do you teach?<\/strong><br \/>\nI currently teach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/courses\/project-management\/#course-METAD642\">Project Management (MET AD 642)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/courses\/business-management\/#course-METAD649\">Agile Project Management (MET AD 649)<\/a>, both online and on campus. But I have taught all courses in the project management program at some point or another in my career at BU. This helps me acquire a well-rounded perspective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please highlight a particular project within one of your courses that most interests your students.<\/strong><br \/>\nIn all of my courses, students are required to undertake real-world projects. One particularly engaging project, inspired by my consulting experience at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, involves students conducting business analysis and implementing project requirements for a website. This website focuses on specialty areas such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and mental wellness. This hands-on project allows students to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, making it a favorite among them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us about the most recent changes to the curriculum for MET\u2019s graduate programs in project management.<\/strong><br \/>\nTo maintain our leadership in graduate project management education, we recently implemented two key enhancements to our curriculum. First, we integrated artificial intelligence to boost our students\u2019 capabilities in this field. Even our foundational courses teach students how to leverage AI responsibly. Second, we introduced a built environment curriculum and will soon support students pursuing PMI-CP certification. This initiative centers around a new course, Built Environment and Infrastructure Development (MET AD 540). With a significant number of our students coming from this industry sector, we are pleased with the growing interest in this field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In your opinion, what are the distinguishing characteristics of BU MET\u2019s graduate programs in project management? What sets us apart from the competition?<\/strong><br \/>\nBoston University Metropolitan College\u2019s graduate programs in project management stand out due to several key factors. We were among the earliest institutions to offer education in project management to practitioners. Initially, our offerings consisted mainly of non-credit courses, but we successfully transitioned to virtual education and our credit-bearing programs successfully addressed the needs of professional project managers seeking a masters degree.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, we are now ranked among the best degree programs in project management in the USA. Students choose Boston University because of our reputation as a thought leader in this field. Our faculty comprises practitioners and globally recognized authors who have published several books on project management. They are dedicated to ensuring student success both during their studies and after graduation and we support them with in-depth career preparation and certifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the career outcomes of the project management graduate programs?<\/strong><br \/>\nThere will always be more projects than project managers. Leaders in the rapidly growing AI and infrastructure sectors, for instance, need competent project leaders to deliver products and complete projects effectively. Project managers and associates are in high demand across all industries, and they will continue to play an essential role in driving success and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do MET\u2019s project management graduate programs prepare students to obtain their PMP\u00ae certification, whether paid or unpaid versions?<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery Saturday, we offer a complimentary preparatory exam overview for students and alumni of our project management programs. It is rewarding to see students attend these sessions and hear from those who have successfully earned their credentials. They share their study strategies, describe how they passed the exams, and discuss the positive impact on their careers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there anything else you would like to add?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, I frequently ask students to write an email to me from the future in an exercise called \u201cPostcard from the Future.\u201d For instance, they date it December 31, 2028, and start with, &#8220;Professor, Happy Holidays! I want to share some news and updates about my life and career since we last communicated at Boston University at Starbucks&#8230;&#8221; This exercise challenges students to dream and establish baseline goals for their future. I receive emails saying things like, &#8220;I am running my own e-commerce business,&#8221; or &#8220;I am still working at the same company, have climbed the career ladder, and now have a family with a lovely daughter.&#8221; This exercise is incredibly rewarding, as it showcases the wonderful growth taking place at Boston University.\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0;\">What advice do you have for new students?<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p><em>Immerse yourself in our courses. We have outstanding students\u2014network with them. 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