Project Management (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

During the course you learn the key elements of successful project planning and you plan how to carry a project from an idea to the conclusion. You understand the process, techniques, methods and tools in leading and running projects effectively. You are able to create a project plan in a project team and work as an active member of a project team. You learn skills in managing projects professionally.

Content

- Key elements of a project planning
- Project management process
- Defining key roles and responsibilities
- Methods, tools and techniques in effective project management
- Risk management in projects
- Professional project plan and presentation
- Evaluation of outcome and teamwork

Materials

Hartley, S. 2020. Project Management, 4th Edition. A practical guide to planning and managing projects. Routledge, UK.

Teaching methods

When something has to be done by someone within the constraints of time and budget, Project Management is needed.

Learning objectives:
- You learn the key elements of successful project planning and how to carry a project from an idea to the conclusion
- You understand the process, techniques, methods and tools in leading and running projects effectively
- You learn to work in a project group and understand the importance of managing your own time and teamwork

Content:
- Project Management
- Human Resource Management
- Scope Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Time Management
- Cost Management
- Risk Management
- Communications Management
- Quality Management
- Procurement Management
- Integration Management

On campus lectures and assignments (both individual and group). There is no exam in this course, but a group project plan replaces it. The course starts with lectures and project work instructions are given at the end of the lecture series.