Students will develop knowledge and methods to effectively organizr, plan, and control projects in various industries and organizations using both waterfall and agile methods. As learning outcomes, students are expected to understand the following theories/methodologies: - project organizations, project programs, and project portfolios - governance of project management frameworks - communication and teamwork in projects - project financing and evaluating - project scope management - project planning and scheduling - cost, schedule, and resource monitoring and control - risk management, uncertainty, and contingency management To this end, students will acquire hands-on skills and learn how to use techniques and software tools to manage a project effectively. Such practical competencies/skills will include: - set a project management organization - implement a traditional waterfall project management framework - apply agile project management techniques and use corresponding software packages - evaluate project feasibility and define the financial structure of project funding - initiate a project and create a project budget - develop a time and resource-based schedule - define performance metrics for project monitoring and use Earned Value Management techniques to monitor and forecast project performance - use advanced features of project planning and teamwork management software

It is assumed that students have basic knowledge in statistics, economics, and capital budgeting.

Section 1: Project Feasibility. Project feasibility involves evaluating possible projects, assessing the project profitability via discounted cash flow analyses, and determining the appropriate capital structure and financing mechanism. 6h Section 2: Project Planning & Scheduling. Project planning involves establishing the Work Breakdown Structure, mapping this structure to the established organization and resources, and setting a schedule using various deterministic or probabilistic techniques such as Critical Path Method, Critical Chain, or Program Evaluation and Review Technique. Effective decision-making competencies are included in planning and scheduling processes. 6h Section 3: Project Contracting. Managing a project involves appropriate design and management of the contract, including a delivery system, a payment scheme, and an award method. 6h Section 4: Project Monitoring & Control. Project Monitoring refers to the configuration and metrics used to monitor the progress, cost and schedule of a project throughout its life. Earned Value Analysis is one project management tool used to help answer these questions. Based on the information gathered through the Project Monitoring system, corrective action may be required to keep a project on track. 6h Section 5: Project Risk Management, including risk identification, analysis, contingency management, and response plans. 6h Section 6: Organizing. Project Portfolios and programs are also key to the successful organization of a project-based company. and organizing the company and the project teams for competitiveness. 6h

The course will be taught through a series of lectures (40hrs) and practice hours - software usage and teamwork - (40 hrs). Lecture time will be used for teaching the course theory, case studies, case applications, and class discussions. Classroom participation is strongly encouraged during lectures. Practice hours will be used to support and enhance the materials covered in the lectures through a capstone project as a long-term teamwork to be developed in small internationally blended teams.

Course materials will include textbooks, course slides, software usage tutorials, case-study readings, business cases, recommended paper readings, and additional resources. All course materials will be posted on the course website, before or after class, depending on the pedagogical best option. Datasheets, assignments, and project work instructions will also be distributed via the course website. Required textbook and readings: - De Marco, A. (2011) Project Management for Facility Constructions, Springer, Free educational e-book version - slides, buiness cases, papers, additional materials as posted on the course website Recommended textbooks: - Nicholas, J.M., Steyn, H. (2011). Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology, Routledge - Meredith, J. and Mantel, S., (2000) Project Management: A managerial Approach, 4th Edition, J. Wiley & Sons New York Supplemental reading: - PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) - IPMA ICB4.0 Supplemental pre-recorded video lectures

Lecture slides; Text book; Multimedia materials;

Exam: Written test; Optional oral exam; Check; Group project;

The total final score will be summing the following components of assessment, with a maximum score of 33=30 cum laude: The assessment is intended to verify the acquisition of the knowledge and abilities described in the Expected Learning Outcomes. The assessment consists of: 1. The long-term capstone project teamwork, maximum 9 points. 2. Two individual home assignments (each 1 point) 3. a written test, maximum 18 points; 4. an optional oral exam, +/- 4 points; 1. Capstone project The capstone project assesses the ability to apply the concepts, methods, and tools introduced during the course, with particular reference to project initiation and planning. - Format: project deliverables prepared according to the instructions provided during the course - Expected focus: stakeholder and needs analysis, project objectives and deliverables, WBS and responsibilities, schedule and resources, cost/value considerations, risk analysis, and project-control elements The score obtained in the capstone project remains valid in subsequent exam sessions and future academic years. 2. Written test The written test assesses both theoretical understanding and the ability to apply project management . - Duration: 120 minutes - Format: from 3 to 4 components. Each component may be an open question/essay, or exercise, or case study discussion , or a multiple-choice bank of 4 to 6 questions (4 possible answers, only one right) - Closed book format. Allowed materials: white paper, including squared paper; pen; pencil; eraser; ruler; calculator. Not allowed: books, notes, own formula sheets, or electronic devices other than the calculator A formula sheet and relevant vocabulary will be provided by the instructors when needed. The evaluation of the written test takes into account the correctness and completeness of the answers, the appropriate use of concepts, methods, and tools, the coherence of the proposed solutions, and the clarity of presentation. 3. Optional oral exam The optional oral exam is intended to further assess the student’s understanding of the course topics and the ability to discuss them clearly and accurately. - Duration: approximately 10 minutes - Format: 2 short theory questions - Allowed materials: no material may be consulted during the oral exam The optional oral exam may be taken if the student has reached 18 points through the written test and the capstone project. Final grade - The final score is obtained by summing the points awarded for the written test, the optional oral exam, and the capstone project. - The exam is passed if the total score is at least 18 points. The final grade is expressed out of 30. Scores above 30 are capped at 30/30. Honours/lode are awarded when the student achieves more than 30 points, showing excellent mastery of the course contents and methods across the assessment components. - The assessment structure and rules are the same for all exam sessions. Examples, practice materials, and/or further instructions for the written test and the capstone project, when made available, are uploaded on the Teaching Portal.

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