Course syllabus for Project management

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameProjektledning
  • CodeMMS045
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPMAR
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 01119
  • Maximum participants85
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0119 Written and oral assignments, part A 2.5 c
Grading: UG		2.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0219 Written and oral assignments, part B 3 c
Grading: UG		3 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0319 Examination, part C 2 c
Grading: TH		2 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
  • 28 Okt 2021 pm L
  • 04 Jan 2022 am L
  • 24 Aug 2022 pm L

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

None.

Aim

The course aims at giving participants knowledge and understanding about initiation, planning, management and implementation of projects. The course take it starting point in the importance of effective communication- and management of information between project managers, clients, decision makers, employees, subcontractors and stakeholders in projects. The course emphasizes the importance of the project leader role, project management and dynamics within the project group. In the course, participants will have the opportunity to experience the dynamics, leadership and participation in projects which include unforeseen events within a mandatory/compulsory workshop. The purpose of the workshop is also to promote critical thinking and reflection on the project management process as well as own performance among course participants.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- describe and explain the structure of the project life cycle and distinguish the characteristics of each phase - critically evaluate the concepts and theories studied - use and evaluate different management tools that aim to integrate and control the activities and decision-making throughout the project life cycle - consider and review the conditions for effective teamwork in order to deliver projects successfully - assess requirements of information and documentation in projects, and identify the communicative aspects of project work

Content

- Organizing and managing projects from inception to completion - Planning projects in relation to time, cost, quality and performance requirements - Techniques and methods used in of time, quality, cost and performance control in projects - Stakeholder identification and analysis - Project Risk Management and Analysis - Project workshop - Project Management systems

Organisation

The course consists of the following learning activities: - lectures - group and class discussions around cases and exercises - team assignments - written exam

Literature

We would recommend that you use the electronic library to access Project Management related books and articles. We would recommend the following books as very useful background reading for this course. 1. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling by Harold R. Kerzner. 11th Edition 2. Project Management: Case Studies by Harold R. Kerzner. 4th Edition

Examination including compulsory elements

Course element 1: Workshop. Compulsory attendance on the workshop. Pass by compulsory attendance and reflection. Course element 2: Completed academic review. Graded failed/passed Course element 3: Written exam. Graded scale TH

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.