Project Management
Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to apply a solid project management methodology from project initiation to project closure. Topics covered include the key project management processes with a particular focus on their practical challenges. Case studies will be used throughout the course, allowing students to apply the acquired knowledge.
General characterization
Code
2376
Credits
3,5
Responsible teacher
Paulo Faroleiro
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
Bibliography
Text Books
Teaching method
The curricular unit is based on lectures, complemented by practical exercises.
Lectures include the presentation and discussion of project management concepts, processes, methods and techniques.
• Topics will be presented using a variety of approaches; including lectures, case study analysis and presentation, and class discussion of assigned readings.
• Practical exercises are focused on project plan preparation, based on case studies.
• After each programed delivery, each group does a brief presentation, receiving later a delivery feedback
Evaluation method
The final grade will be determined by the performance in the following areas:
Subject matter
The curricular unit is organized in 6 Learning Units (LU):
• Information on Projects
o Project, Project Management, Programme and portfolio concepts
o Projects and organizational changes implementation
o Project life cycle
o Project start-up, control and closure
o Agile Project Management Approaches
• Scope management
• Time management
• Organization and communication management
• Cost Management
• Risk management
Programs
Programs where the course is taught: