Project Management I, 7.5 credits
Projektledning och projektarbete I, 7,5 hp
Course code: IE2013
School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability
Level: First cycle
Select course syllabus
Finalized by: Forsknings- och utbildningsnämnden, 2024-09-18 and is valid for students admitted for spring semester 2025.
Main field of study with advanced study
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements. (G1N)Entry requirements
General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish) + English 6.
Placement in the Academic System
The course is given as a single subject course.
Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide students with practical skills to properly implement projects through many experience-based moments. The course aims to highlight both the role as project manager and the role of project staff.
Following successful completion of the course the student should:
Knowledge and understanding
- Describe the project as an organizational form and project management as a way of working
- Describe different ways of working which can facilitate the project work
Skills and ability
- Plan, organize, implement, monitor and follow up a project
- Present orally and in writing a project to project stakeholders
Judgement and approach
- Reflect on different tools and methods, and their consequences in different projects
Content
The project's start, its phases, characteristics and risk.
Different types of projects, Project phases from idea to closure / handout and Risk analysis.
Planning and monitoring
Development of work packages, network planning, and other methods for planning and monitoring. Practical project management. Economic planning and monitoring of projects
The project manager, organization and group dynamics
The project organization, line organization and matrix organization. The roles of the project manager and the project members. Conflict- and relationship- management. Development of a functioning work- group. The roles in a group. Presentation of the project to stakeholders.
Language of Instruction
Teaching Formats
Teaching formats include lectures, tutoring, and seminars.
Grading scale
Examination formats
Assessment is done in an individual written exam and written assignments, performed either individually or in a group.
2001: Project Charter, 1 credits
Two-grade scale (UG): Fail (U), Pass (G)
2002: Reflection, 1 credits
Two-grade scale (UG): Fail (U), Pass (G)
2003: Project Planning, 2.5 credits
Six-grade scale, letters (FA): Insufficient (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B), Excellent (A)
2004: Written Examination, 3 credits
Six-grade scale, letters (FA): Insufficient (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B), Excellent (A)
Exceptions from the specified examination format
If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.
Course evaluation
Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.
Course literature and other materials
Literature list 2025-01-20 – Until further notice
Tonnquist, Bo. Project management. Latest edition, Sanoma utbildning
Other printed material distributed during the course.
