Business Project II

level of course unit

first cycle, Master

Learning outcomes of course unit

The students will gain:
- Sound knowledge of applied project management in the field of sports, culture, and events
- Central knowledge in the areas of conception, planning, implementation, and financing of events
- Ability to evaluate event achievement
- Sound problem-solving approaches and strategies for business problems
Students know the importance of:
- Project communication
- Self-organization
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Coping with stress and resilience

prerequisites and co-requisites

not applicable

course contents

- Joint kick-off to the course
- Project client briefing
- Project development and control
- Intermediate presentations and final presentations
- Coaching
- Execution or completion
- Support during the implementation
- Post reporting and documentation
- Project presentation

recommended or required reading

Ahlemann, F. (2013): Strategisches Projektmanagement: Praxisleitfaden, Fallstudien und Trends. Springer Gabler. Berlin
Gatterer H., Wehnelt J., Schibranji G. (2011): Event der Zukunft. Ein Handbuch für das neue Zeitalter der Eventbranche. Hrsg: Zukunftsinstitut Österreich GmbH
Olfert, K. (2012): Projektmanagement. Herne, Kiehl.
Risch-Kerst, M. (2011): Eventrecht kompakt: Ein Lehr- und Praxisbuch mit Beispielen aus dem Konzert- und Kulturbetrieb. Springer
Rübner, W. (2009): Professionelles Projektmanagement in Kultur und Event: Baupläne, Kompetenzen, Methoden, Werkzeuge. Businessvillage
Steirer W., Matt S., Moser G. (2004): Kulturmanagement leicht gemacht. Der kurze Weg zum Profi. Neuer wissenschaftlicher Verlag
Yin, R. (2008): Case Study Research: design and methods. Sage Publ.