Course content

Students will get a general introduction to project management and projects as a phenomenon through the course. The course will introduce working methods, managing, and organization of projects. Topics such as uncertainty, resource allocation, stakeholders' influence on projects, innovation, sustainability and learning in projects are among the central topics highlighted. The projects' value-creating elements, from initiation to profit realization, are some of the most prominent aspects of projects and are generally dealt with in the course. The project manager's central role in the potential success of projects is also central.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - students should, after completing the course

• Have basic knowledge and insight into what characterizes value-creating projects and appropriate application of projects
• Have knowledge of the essential elements of project management and project economics
• Have insight into the project manager's central role in projects

Skills - after completing the course, students should

• Be able to apply basic project management techniques and tools
• Have the skills to plan, organize and execute projects

General Skills

The student should be able to evaluate the process and progress of projects critically. The student should understand the complexity of project work and be able to adapt associated tools that affect the project's use of resources, results, and purpose.

Learning methods and activities

This course offers learning material in Blackboard and tutoring on mandatory works and project case online. General communication, information and work plan will be available on Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

SMF1194F - Managerial Economics and Accounting

Course materials

Skyttermoen, T and A.L. Vaagaasar, Verdiskapende prosjektledelse, last edition.

Credit reductions