Project Management (2cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course introduces the main tools and techniques of project management.
During this course a virtual project will be defined, initiated and planned by the students.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Understand the purpose of project management
• Act as member of a project team
• Write a project plan

Content (course unit)

• How to set and initiate a project?
• How to form a team and define the roles and responsibilities?
• How to write a professional level project plan?

Exam schedules

Project plan and project execution evaluated at the end of P2. Details to be informed.

Assessment methods and criteria

Project execution and project plan to be evaluated.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lecturing, teamworking, exercises and assignments.

Learning materials

- Course slides and other materials.

Student workload

2 credits, based on theory and project execution requirements.

Content scheduling

The course is implemented during P3.

Completion alternatives

To be checked with the teacher, exceptional cases.

International connections

International Business (IB) course.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

No participation.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Partial participation, lectures and project teamwork. Basic knowledge of project mngt theory.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Active participation in project execution, understanding the basic concepts of project mngt theory, teamworking.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project mngt theory adopted,active role in project execution, proven teamworking performance.