Information Project Management II

Objectives

This curricular unit will cover the theories and practices of managing the project's schedule, resources, and costs using specific project management software. It includes Agile development methodologies, risk management, and strategic business analysis in projects.

Some advanced project management concepts are covered, such as program and portfolio management and the functions of the organizational project management department (PMO). Students will participate in a practical use case analyzing the strategic objectives, where integrated management of project planning and execution will be developed. The practice exercises make use of project management software (MS Project).

Integrated approach aligned with the Framework and methodologies established by the Project Management Institute PMI®.

General characterization

Code

200217

Credits

3.5

Responsible teacher

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English

Prerequisites

Not applicable, however, basic knowledge of Project management is recommended.

Bibliography

- Harold Kerzner (2022). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling,
13th Edition, John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9781119805373
- Rodney Turner (2014) Gower Handbook of Project Management, 5th Edition Taylor & Francis ISBN 9781472422965
- Nader K. Rad (2021) Agile Scrum Handbook 3rd Edition, Van Haren Publishing ISBN: 9789401807593
- Project Management Institute (2021) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The Standard for Project Management. 7th edition, Kindle Edition ISBN-13: 978-1628256642

- As apresentações, os casos de negócios e os requisitos dos exercícios práticos são disponibilizados no moodle

 

Teaching method

The curricular unit is based on lectures complemented by practical group work. Lectures include the presentation and discussion of project management concepts, processes, methods, and techniques.
Practical exercises are focused on simple project plan preparation based on a case study presented to the students.

Evaluation method

Grades are composed of Theory (exam) and Practice (work project).
Written exam (NE): minimum score of 9,5 is mandatory (*)
Practice classification (NP) = delivered work classification.
Final classification (NF)= (0,6* NE + 0,4 * NP)
(*) In cases where the written exam classification is lower than 9,5 the student is not approved and the practice classification is ignored.

Subject matter

The curricular unit is organized into six Learning Units (LU):

LU1: Communications and Quality Management

LU2: MSP Planning Functionalities

LU3: Agile Methodologies

LU4: Risk Management

LU5: Cost Budgeting and Cost Control

LU6: Project Team Management

LU7: Organizational Project Management