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Lesson details
 | HANDS-ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
2018-2019 | EnIESEG School of Management
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IÉSEG
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Class code : | 1819-IÉSEG-M1S2-OPS-MA-EI79UE | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | |
| Level | Year | Period | Language of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 1 | S2 | EnEnglish |
| Academic responsibility | S.CREEMERS |
|---|---|
| Lecturer(s) | CREEMERS Stefan |
- This class exists in these courses :
- IÉSEG > IESEG Degree - Programme Grande École > Semester 1 > 2,00 ECTS
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of statistics (more precisely probability theory) might come in handy.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student sholud be able to:
In this course, students learn to:
-Initiate a project.
-Define a project planning.
-Execute the project in line with budget, time, and scope requirements.
-Control/manage the execution of a project.
-Transfer the results of a successful project.
Ultimately, the student should be able to manage a project using the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired in class.
Course description
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It is a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals, and to better compete in their markets.
The course is divided into 5 parts:
- Basics of Project Management
- Advanced Project Management
-Resource Management
-Project Uncertainty
-Project Risk Management
The course is delivered in an interactive and fun way. Students are required to make exercises and their knowledge will be continuously assessed by means of a project management business game.
Class type
Class structure
| Type of course | Numbers of hours | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent study | |||
| Estimated personal workload | 10,00 | ||
| Individual Project | 10,00 | ||
| Face to face | |||
| Interactive class | 16,00 | ||
| Total student workload | 36,00 | ||
Teaching methods
- Case study
- Interactive class
- Project work
Assessment
Students are assessed based on:
- Participation in class
- Exercises made in class
- Performance during the Project Management Business Game
- A written exam (an example exam is provided & discussed during class)
| Type of control | Duration | Number | Percentage break-down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | |||
| Written exam | 2,00 | 0 | 70,00 |
| Continuous assessment | |||
| Participation | 16,00 | 0 | 30,00 |
| TOTAL | 100,00 | ||
Recommended reading
- Heizer B. & Render J.H. (20xx). Operations management. Pearson. (the chapter on project management). -
- Project Management Institute (2013). Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMI. (for the interested reader). -
- Hubbard D.W. (2009). The failure of risk management: why it's broken and how to fix it. Wiley. (for the interested reader). -
- Taleb N.N. (2007). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. Random House. (for the interested reader). -
* This information is non-binding and can be subject to change
