Modulbeschreibung

Project Management

ECTS-Credits:
6
Lernziele:

Companies are increasingly managed, changed and further developed by projects. Too often, projects fail, exceed costs or only partially achieve their goals. Project management must be a core competence of a business information scientist. In his working environment he will work in projects most of the time.

 

The lecture provides the basics in project management. It is about the knowledge transfer of methods and techniques as well as knowledge about the necessary social competences for project management. Through practice-oriented case studies, students learn to apply this knowledge and work out solutions independently. Particular emphasis is placed on teamwork, conflict resolution and problem solving.


These skills are tested in a computer-based project simulation. In it, students can experience the consequences of project planning, leadership activities or teamwork and receive measurable feedback.

 

At the end of the module, students can take the exam for the internationally recognized project management certificate of the International Project Management Association (IPMA) as Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D).

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Project Management:

Topic area I: Project Management Basics

  • Importance of project management in modern companies;
  • Definition of projects and of project management;
  • Case study "MOVE" and derivation of the essential topics in project management;
  • Execution of a problem definition;
  • Definition of work packages;
  • Protocol technique and management of pending issues.

 

Topic area II: Project Structures and Project Leadership

  • Overview of ways to structure projects;
  • Importance of a project work breakdown structure;
  • Procedure for project initialization;
  • Definition of project phases and corresponding deliverables for each phase;
  • Tools and methods for each phase;
  • Leadership tools in project management;
  • Definition of a management rhythm;
  • Problem solving and decision making techniques;
  • Planning and conducting project status meetings and decision meetings or workshops to find solutions;
  • Organization and working techniques for the project management office;
  • Stakeholder analysis;
  • Internal and external project communication;
  • Recognizing conflict situations and addressing them in a solution-oriented manner;
  • Developing an information concept.

 

Topic area III: Project Simulation

  • Create a work breakdown structure and, derived from it, create the staffing plans, budget as well as the management activities;
  • Determine a competence order by means of a RACI table;
  • Methods and techniques for project risk management;
  • Practical project management;
  • Preparation of controlling reports;
  • Project completion report.

 

Topic area IV: Crisis Management

  • Presentation Case study Pandemic - Procurement of Corona Protective Goods.
  • Presentation and lessons learned Case study Vaccination project.
  • Application of project management in crisis situations.

Topic area V: IPMA Certification Level D

  • Overview of relevant project management certifications;
  • Requirements for IPMA Level D certification;
  • Preparation for the IPMA Level D certification.

 

Topic area VI: Project Contracts

  • Contracts in project management and their legal basis;
  • Contract drafting and contract negotiation;
  • Case study legal application and enforcement.

 

Topic area VII: Project Portfolio Management

  • Project management systems;
  • Support Tools;
  • Process of project control at the enterprise level;
  • Project evaluations and investment appraisal;
  • Project Portfolio Process.
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