The course aims to provide master students with an understanding of the project management framework.
The sessions will focus on project management best practices, tools and techniques to develop and implement the project plan, effectively.
It will be described the project management core concepts within a broader context such as organizational environment, project stakeholders requirements and expectations, and the project life cycle. T
he importance of the project management life cycle will be highlighted and approaches to key knowledge areas and project management process groups will be reviewed.
The sessions will be focused on developing the project management plan by learning key project manageme nt planning tools: project scope statement, project charter, work breakdown structure, project schedule network diagrams, and project scheduling tools.
It will be discussed the key aspects of resources planning, financial analysis, risk analysis, and proje ct governance (communication flow and reporting pattern).
Consequently, it will be approached the monitoring and controlling aspects of implementing projects with a strong focus on change requests management.
Finally, it will be outlined the professional a nd social responsibility requirements within the project management context.