Course syllabus for Project management

Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameProjektledning
  • CodeTEK371
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTIEPL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management
  • DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 68125
  • Minimum participants15
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0113 Laboratory 2.5 c
Grading: UG		 2.5 c
0213 Examination 5 c
Grading: TH		 5 c
  • 31 Maj 2021 pm L
  • 10 Okt 2020 am L
  • 20 Aug 2021 pm L

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first 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

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
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

TEK330 Work Organization, or BOM225 Management and organization in the construction sector, or similar.

Aim

Project management includes different ways and methods to lead, control and cooperate in the temporary organizational design "Project". 
The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge and understanding of project planning, project operations, and finishing projects. The students should also acquire advanced knowledge and understanding regarding organizational aspects of projects and management of projects.

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

1. Analyze and evaluate organizational aspects of projects
2. Describe, and explain how selection and prioritization of projects is performed
3. Apply theories regarding project teams
4. Describe principles related to risk management of projects
5. Describe, and apply, special conditions related to project economy
6. Utilize relevant project management tools
7. Describe, and apply, project evaluation methods and their content
8. Describe, and apply, techniques and methods related to project closure

Content

The following themes and concepts are covered in the course:

1. Project and organization - What is that?
2. Organizational aspects of projects
3. Project selection
4. Project management and leadership
5. Risk management
6. Project planning
7. Project teams
8. Project economy
9. Planning
10. Resource management
11. Project evaluation and control
12. Project closure

Organisation

The course includes a serie of lectures, exercises, literature seminars, 1-2 guest lectures with active project managers, and a written examination.

Literature

Pinto, J. K. Project Management - Achieving Competitive Advantage
Supplementary papers

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination consists of two parts:
1. Written examination (as part examinations and/or final examination). This/these are performed as digital exams.
2. Active participation in mandatory activities (incl literature seminar, guest lectures and exercise). The course consists of two elements where examination part 1 equals course element 1 (Examination 5,0 ECTS) and examination part 2 equals course element 2 (Laboratory 2,5 ECTS). Learning outcomes 1-8 are examined primarily through written examination. Learning outcome 6 are also examined through exercises. 
In order to pass the course, the student have to pass both course elements. Element 2 is graded "Passed/Not passed". Final grades are given on the scale "Five, four, three, Not passed" based on the results of element 1, Examination.