Project Management and Leadership

About

This course provides a fundamental understanding of project management and leadership, focusing on both traditional and agile project management methods. Students learn to use relevant tools and methods to effectively lead projects and understand the impact of group dynamics on the work environment and results. The course also covers essential leadership theories for motivating and leading teams in various project settings.

Course Contents:
The course consists of two major parts: Project management and Leadership. The former part includes fundamental project methodology with methods and tools within both linear/sequential planning project management and agile project management. Methods and strategies for different project typologies are introduced. The latter part gives an overall introduction to leadership in general and to project leadership in particular, including theories and models for how individuals, groups and leaders influence each other and the outcome of the project.

The course includes the following elements: Project management
Project by definition and the benefits of projects as an organizational model
Project models and processes
Agile project management
Project tools within sequential and agile projects
Project organization and the role of the project manager
Meeting techniques - Hand-over, closure and evaluation.

The course includes the following elements: Leadership
Perspectives on leadership roles, actions and styles
Project leadership, teamwork and group dynamics
Social roles within teams
Understanding motivation and needs in achieving results
Communication and communicative skills
Intercultural communication within projects

Prerequisites:
General entry requirements and passed courses 60 credits in first cycle in Engineering, Business Administration, Natural Sciences or the equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Level of Education:
Undergraduate / Bachelor