Introduction
The course gives an introduction and overview of the fundamentals of traditional project management.
Content
The main themes are: Historical development - Projects as complex tasks - Projects as temporary organisations - Projects as intentional social systems - Techniques for planning and control - Organisation and leadership - From project management to management of projects - Programmes and other clusters of projects
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- After finishing the course, the students should have acquired relevant knowledge needed to conduct project management.
Skills:
- After finishing the course, the students should have acquired relevant skills needed to conduct project management.
General competence:
- After finishing the course, the students should have acquired relevant competence needed to conduct project management.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
Written exam
Weight 1/1
Duration 3 Hours
Marks Letter grades
Aid Basic calculator
Withdrawal deadline 28.11.2025
Exam date 12.12.2025
Digital exam (INSPERA)
Method of work
Lectures and optional exercises
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Admission requirements
Completed bachelor's degree
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.
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