BAMM3002 Project management

Contents and structure

Course content:

• Distinctive features of projects in society in general, and the maritime industry in particular
• Strategic and organizational foundation of projects
• Overall project planning - goals and milestones
• Detailed planning of the project work - activity planning
• Methods and techniques for planning and follow-up
• Project organization - division of work and responsibility
• Project economics
• Models for project implementation
• The project-oriented business
• Experience transfer within and between projects
• Project management.
• Working methods and use of team projects
• The company's project culture
• Handling uncertainty in projects
• Procurement in projects
• Use of contracts and handling

Learning Outcome

The student

• understands why projects are used as a necessary tool to solve complex tasks in the maritime industry
• knows the methods used in projects to ensure management, planning, control and release of creativity
• has an understanding of project management
• has knowledge of risk and risk management in projects.
• can identify characteristics of different project forms and what characterizes effective and less effective projects
• understands how individual projects should be run to achieve desired gains
• has knowledge of the processes, tools, methods and concepts that are part of project management in the maritime industry
• knows how a project can be broadly defined in terms of objectives, characteristics, content, scope, duration, cost, stakeholders
• can recognize terms such as goal-setting, planning, organization, implementation, follow-up, management, risk assessment

Skills

The student can

• plan, follow up and lead projects in the maritime industry, and be a constructive and good participant in projects
• reflect on the management of project-oriented businesses, including the connection between individual projects, the organization's project portfolio and overall goals
• apply adapted techniques, methods and tools for effective implementation of projects
• apply and understand different management principles for use in projects
• understand and reflect on risks and opportunities in projects
• understand and apply simple elements related to finance, financial management and budgeting in projects
• reflect on the importance of projects for the organization and use in society in general

General competence

The student

• has an understanding of the role of project work in relation to organizations and society, as well as being able to reflect on ethical issues related to international projects
• has an understanding of what it means to work in a team where you must show respect for other team members' knowledge, opinions, roles and personality
• has an understanding of management, management tools and principles used in projects, as well as the ability to reflect on own leadership and practice
• has an understanding of and can use the tools and methods associated with the project subject
• can participate actively in professional discussions and has the ability to share their knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is part of a transition arrangement from a 2-year maritime technical vocational school to a bachelor's degree.

Teaching methods

Session-based teaching

Compulsory learning activities

One written assigment

Assessment

Individual semester assignment.

Grading scale A-F.

Examination support material

All aids allowed

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