Project Management & Practical Project I
level of course unit
Introduction and consolidation
Learning outcomes of course unit
The students are able to:
• Independently identify problems and tasks from a given objective
• Collect and analyze data independently
• Independently develop solutions and present results
• Independently acquire specialist knowledge for solving specific problems and implement this knowledge in line with the situation
• Name project management methods and apply the structures and processes of a defined project independently using supporting project management tools.
• Communicate in a situation-appropriate and personal manner
prerequisites and co-requisites
all contents of the modules from semesters 1, 2 and 3.
course contents
• Fundamentals of project management and application of supporting tools
o Project planning (project organization, resource planning with time planning as well as cost, finance and budget planning)
o Project management (time management, cost control and accounting, team leadership, quality management for projects)
• 67% of the module consists of independent implementation of a project based on a given objective in small groups. The students are responsible for planning, coordination, budgeting, control, communication and reporting as well as finding solutions. The role of the course leader is focused on coaching the students.
recommended or required reading
• Patzak, G., Rattay, G. (2014) Projektmanagement: Leitfaden zum Management von Projekten, Projektportfolios und projektorientierten Unternehmen. Linde.
• PMI Institute, 2009. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Kraus, G. und R. Westermann, 2004. Projektmanagement mit System. Wiesbaden
assessment methods and criteria
Project and Portfolio
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
6
eLearning quota in percent
15
course-hours-per-week (chw)
3
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Blended learning and problem-based & project-based learning
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
4
name of lecturer(s)
Director of Studies
course unit code
PRX.1
type of course unit
integrated lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
none