Course syllabus for Project management

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-06 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameProjektledning
  • CodeMMS046
  • 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 01112
  • Maximum participants60 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0122 Written and oral assignments, part A 2 c
Grading: UG		2 c
0222 Written and oral assignments, part B 3 c
Grading: UG		3 c
0322 Examination 2.5 c
Grading: TH		2.5 c
  • 26 Okt 2023 pm L
  • 04 Jan 2024 am L
  • 28 Aug 2024 pm L

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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 to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding about initiating, planning, directing and implementing projects. The course is based on the importance of communication and management of information between project managers, executives, employees, subcontractors and project stakeholders. Because of this the course emphasizes the importance of the project manager, and the dynamics within the project group. During the course, participants will have the opportunity to experience the dynamics, manage projects and participate in a workshop with a focus on setting up a project. The purpose of the workshop is also to promote critical thinking and reflection on the project management process. Finally, the course aims to provide knowledge in writing and presentation of a project proposal.

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

Having passed the course, the student should be able to:
  • Describe and explain the structure of a project life cycle and describe the characterizes of each phase of the cycle
  • Critically evaluate the concepts and theories being studied
  • Use and evaluate project management methods used for integrating and controlling project activities as well as for decision-making throughout the life cycle
  • Consider and review the conditions for effective teamwork to deliver projects successfully
  • Assess requirements for dissemination and documentation of project information 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

Organisation

The course is organized around

  • Lectures and guest lectures (mandatory )
  • Video-recorded lectures,
  • A workshop (mandatory),
  • Seminar (mandatory),
  • Project assignment including written report and oral presentation (mandatory)
  • Written exam (mandatory)

Literature

We would recommend that you use the electronic library to access the course literature.
The following literature will be used in the course:
  • Course-book: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling by Harold R. Kerzner. 11th Edition.
  • Scientic articles, see CoursePM

Examination including compulsory elements

  1. Course element 1 Workshop compulsory participation, submission of Part A project plan. Rated: Approved with mandatory attendance.
  2. Course element 2 Project work, Submission of A + B project plan report, and oral presentation of submitted project plan. Rated: failed / approved
  3. Course element 3 Written exam Grading 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.