Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge about project management as a learning method, and in what contexts projects may be established.
has knowledge of how projects are created and organized, from mandate to realization.
is familar with the basic theories and perspectives on the management of project teams, as well as how project teams work and evolve from start-up to a well-functioning team.
has knowledge of the preconditions for successful projects.
has knowledge of the project manager's role, responsibilities and functions, and will gain understanding and knowledge of the team's formation, development and maturation, as well as an understanding of the totality of the factors that affect a project team's performance.
can explain trends and developments in methods of project management.

Skills

The student...

can lead and manage projects and project teams.
can establish a project team, organize and manage the team's work, leading the team members in effective work with a focus on good teamwork and goal achievement.

General competence

The student...

is able to exchange views and experiences related to the project team's work and opportunities, in order to achieve results.
has insight into the fact that human capital can be difficult to manage and that people are a heterogeneous resource characterized by partial rationality.
is able to discuss success factors in project organization and the management of project teams.

Subject description PRO3301

Project Management