Course: Project Management 1 Written Exam credits: 2

Course code
IBVB12PMT1A
Name
Project Management 1 Written Exam
Study year
2021-2022
ECTS credits
2
Language
English
Coordinator
E.A. Voerman
Modes of delivery
  • Lecture
Assessments
  • Written Exam - Written, organised by STAD examinations

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student can:
  • Identify,  interpret and apply the major concepts of project management using the PMI methodology (10 knowledge areas divided over 5 process groups) ;
  • Apply the various project management tools that are taught  for “planning” and “monitoring and controlling” purposes in developing a project plan according to the guidelines of PMI based on a subject of choice;
  • Reflect on the process of developing the aforementioned project plan;
  • Analyse and evaluate real life project plans and project outcomes and based on this evaluation give recommendations for future projects.
 
 
 Program Learning Outcomes from the IBMS Framework :
TWM 20-3, TWM21-3

Content

This module provides a theoretical and practical framework within which students can gain and develop their knowledge and skills in the field of Project Management. The course focuses on PM knowledge and skills development in an international context.

Level: advanced (3)
Content:
Upon completion of the course, students will:
- be able to characterize the purpose and nature of projects and project
management
- be able to name and explain the major stages of project management
- be able to draft project plans
- have an adequate understanding and skills level with regard to project
management tools like Gantt charts, PERT charts and critical path
analysis
- be able to evaluate and use project monitoring and controlling tools
- be able to put project management software tools to use
- be able to face the challenges presented by international project work
This module provides a theoretical and practical framework within which
students can gain and develop their knowledge and skills in the field of
Project Management. The course focuses on PM knowledge and skills
development in an international context.
Details:
- PC lab: Command of MS project will be tested in week 6 (computer
test).
- Since groups will be formed in week 1 students are strongly advised
to attend the first class. If a student cannot come to the first class he
is required to contact the teacher preferably prior to the first class
but no later than on the day of the first class, so he/she can assign
him to a group. If he contacts the teacher after the first day of class,
he can no longer take part in the group work.
- Professional product will be assessed through the group report &
presentations, active participation during workshops and guest
lectures and individual computer test
- Workshop and guest lectures require active participation
 
Costs: 58 euro
 
 

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • International Business School