Handbook information

Contents

The aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of important tasks related to projects in a business context. We will focus on defining projects, human aspects of projects management and IT tools (scheduling software, project extranets) used to support management, control and follow up projects as well as knowledge exchange. During the course the students will develop their skills of working as project managers.

Learning Objectives

After having completed the course the students are expected to:
• Have an understanding of project management in a business setting
• Based on current academic textbook and journal literature have a good overview of project management concepts and techniques
• Know how to use Ms-Project
• Understand how top management in a company is effected by projects

Language of Instruction

English

Contact hours

40

Instruction

Lectures, computer class exercises and study visits or article discussions.

Literature

Assigned by the teacher.

Evaluation and Examination

Portfolio, case work, active class participation

Instructor

Paetau, Patrik