Course content

Project management is a key skill in today's fast-changing business world. It helps organisations handle complex challenges, keep up with new technologies, and deliver results that support their goals. At its core, project management provides a clear structure that makes work more efficient, effective, and adaptable, making it an essential skill for any career. In this course, you will learn how to apply project management methods and tools in real situations. We will cover all stages of a project: starting it, planning, executing, monitoring progress, and closing successfully. You will work with real-world examples and case studies to see how theory connects to practice, giving you the confidence to manage projects effectively.

Topic List:

• An exhaustive introduction to the defining characteristics of projects.
• An in-depth analysis of project success, its dimensions, and the contributing factors.
• A comprehensive examination of the project life cycle.
• The intricacies of project organization and structure.
• A diverse repertoire of tools and techniques for project planning, encompassing elements such as project scope identification, work breakdown structure development, resource allocation and planning, estimation, budgeting, and scheduling.
• The core principles associated with stakeholder management.
• A thorough introduction to the fundamental principles of project risk management.
• A comprehensive overview of the principles underpinning project evaluation and the utilization of the earned value method.

Learning outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically analyze various project management theories and models.
2. Make informed decisions in a project leadership role.
3. Contribute to new product and process development through good project leadership, enabling you to address complex challenges.
4. Evaluate project initiatives and make continuous follow-ups, ensuring projects stay on track and meet their intended objectives.

Learning methods and activities

The course combines lectures, guest lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and mandatory student presentations. It demands significant preparation from students and active participation during class.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignment

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

As for the study programme.

Course materials

Selected articles and book chapters will be provided to support the course material.