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Code
MNG163
Credits
6
Language
Course description
The course covers both the operational (scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement, stakeholders) and the strategic (organizational project management maturity, standards, PMO, portfolio) aspects of project management in organizations. Multiple learning formats are used throughout the course, including lectures, workshops, homework assignments and classroom presentations. During workshops, in an intensive group work environment students develop real-life project plans. Results of the group work are discussed and presented in a predefined format. Learning process also includes analyzing and discussing contemporary project management practices described in academic and professional publications.
Course aim
The course is designed to develop the insights and skills necessary to complete projects effectively, on time, and within budget. It also introduces students to organizational project management process, with special emphasis on its life cycle, and the tools used in managing and delivering projects. Upon successful completion of the course, students should have a solid understanding of contemporary project management and its benefits for their professional and personal life.
Learning outcomes
Lecturers
GRAI024
The course focuses on strategic aspects of implementing innovations through projects. Multiple learning formats are used throughout the course, including lectures, workshops, group work assignments and classroom presentations. During workshops, in an intensive group work environment students develop real-life innovation project plans. Results of the group work are discussed and presented in a predefined format. Learning process also includes analyzing and discussing contemporary innovation management practices described in academic and professional publications.
Course aims
The course is designed to develop the insights and skills necessary to critically analyze, assess and improve innovation-related project work in organizations. Upon successful completion of the course, students should have a solid understanding of contemporary innovation implementation management and its benefits for their professional career.