Study Guide

Objective

The student understands approaches to project management and leadership, is aware of the core project management concepts, and knows how to define a project plan & control the project. Student is able to apply business research and development methods for the analysis of a real life case in project management. Student can critically evaluate and analyze the project results and report the project.

Content

- Project leadership; project work models and methods
- Project work tools at the Initiation & Planning stage: project charter, statement of work, responsibility matrix, communication plan, project proposal
- Project work tools at the Execution & Control stage: work breakdown structure, scheduling & accurate estimations
- Team management, team leadership, clear communication & other project skills
- Evaluating and measuring: project progress and its success
- Project reporting & stakeholder management.

Assignment outline: The course contains a series of questions to check the recommended reading. The main assignment is a reflection-based report, done individually. The student applies business research and development methods for the analysis of a real life project management case.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Prerequisites

Completed Higher Education Degree.

Further information

The language of tuition is English.