This document provides instructions for Part 1 of the Course Project assignment for PROJ592. Students are asked to assume the role of project manager and create a scope statement and work breakdown structure (WBS) for a new project of their choosing. The project should be relatively straightforward, like opening a small business, to allow for realistic budgets and schedules in later parts of the assignment. The scope statement and WBS must follow standard formats and be submitted as separate MS Word and MS Project files by the due date of January 15. Completing this assignment will provide practical experience applying key project management skills and tools covered in the course.