Project Management
Organizations often initiate projects when they want change or when they need to develop something new. Examples of projects can be the introduction of new technical systems, quality assurance processes, the launch of campaigns, tests, surveys, etc. This means that projects can be small and large. They can be departmental internal or involve collaboration across the organization or take place in collaboration with external partners.
Project management is about developing ideas, organizing, managing and leading the project plan, costs and quality of work - as well as ensuring collaboration. Project management is therefore also about risk assessment, communication and understanding of the organizational contexts.
The course provides a broad understanding of important aspects of project work and project management, as well as insight into different types of tools for managing and leading projects.
Upon completion of the course, students must have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student:
- has broad knowledge of organization and management of projects
- has knowledge of planning and implementation of projects
- has knowledge of group and team processes in projects
- knows about risks in projects
- has knowledge of strategic anchoring of projects
Skills
The student:
- can analyze and understand challenges related to project work and discuss possible solutions
- can apply theory in practice
- can develop a project plan for a specific project
- can develop a communication plan for a specific project
General competence
The student:
- can exchange perspectives and experiences with others with a background in project management
Use of various teaching methods, such as flipped classroom, lectures, video learning, teamwork and workshops. There is a high level of student activity. Teaching in classroom uses for review of theory, discussion of assignments and any questions related to these. Selected case assignments discusses central issues in the subject. Further information regarding progress and work method is given at the start of the course.
Levanger and Bodø: Longitudinal teaching from spring 2023
Mo i Rana: Intensive seminars.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
OAL1201 - Project Management - 7.5 credits
LED1007 - Practical project management - 2.5 credits