Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Objectives

The objective of the module is to provide students with a broad understanding of the skills and strategies required for project management; to introduce students to key theories, concepts and terminology related to international organisations and project management, and enable students to assess selected concrete cases in a critical manner.

Contents

This module provides students with a broad understanding of project management and its related theories, concepts and terminology, with a special focus on international organisations. In the module, concrete case study examples will be used to provide a pragmatic framework for the learning process.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Possess knowledge of key theories, concepts and terminology related to international organisations and project management
• Possess a broad understanding of the skills and strategies required for project management

Skills

• Understand project management design, development, and deployment
• Have the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of project management to concrete examples
• Understand the implications, challenges, and opportunities of organisational dynamics in project management
• Have the ability to use project management tools, techniques, and skills

Competences

• Have the ability to apply their knowledge and skills within the module in solving practical tasks within project management
• Can reflect and analyse project management processes from a practical and theoretical perspective
• Are able to reflect upon the organization of project management tasks in an independent manner and in relation to problem-based learning

Type of instruction

The module consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, as well as discussions around concrete cases, with emphasis on active learning. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions.

Exam

Exams