Degree in Management of Business and Technology La Salle Campus Barcelona

Degree in Management of Business and Technology

Internationality, technology, innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, values, and both people and team management are the keys to define this degree. Includes international stages.

Principles of Technological Project Management

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Description
Project management is a discipline. It applies principles, concepts, tools and techniques to improve project performance and organizational effectiveness. Project management adds value by improving the probability of consistently successful projects. The course approach combines: a) Business concepts with those derived of project management where the project manager understands the project as a business unit, focusing in strategy, objectives, interpersonal skills and leadership. b) Basic principles of project management, establishing a common framework applicable to any project in any sector. The subject contents are focused on three main project objectives - Scope, Time and Cost -, which are the key issues of any project. Also risk and Stakeholders involves.
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
First
Course
3
Credits
4.50

Titular Professors

Juan Augusto Nihoul
Membre

Professors

Xavier García Auguet
Juan Augusto Nihoul
Previous Knowledge
Objectives

This course provides students with the practical skills, tools and techniques to enable them to define, plan, execute and control a range of projects.
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to understand the critical link between people, projects and business strategy.
Students will be able to define, select, plan and monitor a range of projects aligning project objectives with business strategy and team management.

Contents

Below you can find the main topics that will be covered:
Topic 1: Project Management and Business.
Topic 2: Portfolio and Program Management
Topic 3: Project Generation and Selection
Topic 4: Project Initiation & Planning
Topic 5: Leadership skills and Team Management

Methodology

The methodology is based on a mix of theoretical classes and workshops with various simulated scenarios where students will use a learning-by-doing approach.
This course seeks to foster the understanding of the management of projects and the development of managerial skills.
A hands-on approach is crucial throughout the course with in- class and out-of-class readings, teamwork activities, exercises and discussions and individual and group assignments and presentations.

Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria

The Course grade will be based on the following point breakdown:
Attendance 10%
Class Participation 10%
Individual exercises (10% quizzes + 10% case study, scenario analysis, class activities) 20%
Group assignment and Presentations (50% Group Work + 30% Presentation + 20% Peer Review) 30%
Online Tests 30%

Basic Bibliography

Project Management Institute. (2019). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Sixth Edition.

Heagney, J. (2016). Fundamentals of project management. Amacom.

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