Project ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
-understand frameworks and standardized processes for project life-time management and different implementation models
-identify and cope with the challenges of managing demanding and wide projects
-develop project activity from business perspective and act in different roles in projects, eg. project manager, steering group member and project sponsor
-communicate effectively about project developments and issues with all the relevant stakeholders including multicultural project teams
-understand the principles of program and portfolio management and alignment with the organization’s strategy

Content

-Theoretical frameworks for project management
-The role of international project management organizations, key competencies, roles of certification of individuals and organizations
-Project and project management key concepts and phases from project initiation to closing. Project charter, stakeholder management and roles, requirements development, project planning techniques. Different execution models, monitoring, controlling management areas and styles
-Management and leadership of projects with multicultural teams; the importance of communication
-Basics of program and portfolio project management and alignment with strategy