Hands-on Project Management

Code Cours
2324-IÉSEG-M1S2-OPS-MA-EI79UE
Langue d'enseignement
EN
Matières
MANAGEMENT DES OPERATIONS
Responsable(s)
S.CREEMERS
Intervenant(s)
CREEMERS Stefan
Niveau
Master
Année de formation
Période

Présentation

Prérequis
A basic understanding of statistics (more precisely probability theory) might come in handy.
Objectifs
In this course, students learn to:
-Initiate a project.
-Define a project planning.
-Execute the project in line with budget, time, and scope requirements.
-Control/manage the execution of a project.
-Transfer the results of a successful project.

Ultimately, the student should be able to manage a project using the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired in class.
Présentation
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It is a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals, and to better compete in their markets.

The course is divided into 5 parts:
- Basics of Project Management
- Advanced Project Management
-Resource Management
-Project Uncertainty
-Project Risk Management

The course is delivered in an interactive and fun way. Students are required to make exercises and their knowledge will be continuously assessed by means of a project management business game.

Modalités

Organisation
Type Nombre d'heures Remarque
Présentiel
Cours interactif 16,00
Travail personnel
Individual Project 15,00
Charge de travail personnel indicative 15,00
Charge de travail globale de l'étudiant 46,00
Évaluation
Students are assessed based on:
- Participation in class
- Exercises made in class
- Performance during the Project Management Business Game
- A written exam (an example exam is provided & discussed during class)
Type de Contrôle Durée Nombre Pondération
Contrôle continu
Participation 16,00 0 30,00
Examen (final)
Examen écrit 2,00 0 70,00
TOTAL 100,00

Ressources

Bibliographie
Heizer B. & Render J.H. (20xx). Operations management. Pearson. (the chapter on project management). -
Project Management Institute (2013). Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMI. (for the interested reader). -
Hubbard D.W. (2009). The failure of risk management: why it's broken and how to fix it. Wiley. (for the interested reader). -
Taleb N.N. (2007). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. Random House. (for the interested reader). -