Course content

Project selection- Project characteristics and success criteria- Project management and leadership- Identification, evaluation and control of risks in projects- Conflict management-Project stakeholder analysis and management- Planning to optimization of demanding marine projects

Learning outcome

Having passed the exam it is expected that the candidate:

• has advanced understanding of what a project is and a forundation for planning, organizing and controlling projects
• has thorough knowledge of the scholarly theories and methods in the field of project management
• can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of project management
• can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field of project management
• can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments within project management
• can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of project management and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
• can use relevant methods for research and scholarly development work in an independent matter
• can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.
• can analyse relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
• can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
• can communicate extensive independent work and terminology of the academic field of project leadership
• can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of project leadership, both with specialists and the general public
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within project leadership.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities Lectures, individual and group exercises (some to be presented in class) to ensure a thorough understanding of how the theory can be applied in realistic situations.

Compulsory assignments

• Oblig

Specific conditions

Course materials

Relevant scientific literature provided by lecturer in advance of the start of the subject.