Subject name |
Project Management |
Study |
Master in Business Administration |
ECTS |
2 |
Four-month period |
Third module |
Type of subject | Compulsory |
Project Management history is relatively young but it spreads worldwide quickly and now infiltrates into any business area of many organizations. Organization is always searching for better ways to get things done. Therefore, if Project Management Discipline is being increasingly used it may mean that finally it found the definite way.
This syllabus is based on the Project Management Book of Knowledge, also known as the PMBOK Guide®, a the-facto standard created by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is a compendium of good practices demonstrated to be effective in achieving project success most of the times and in most of the projects.
Our aim is to provide the student with a good set of tools, methods and ideas that can be used to implant project management “way of life” in any non-operational work of an organization (finances, HHRR, accounting, sales, procurements, R&D…)
First, we establish a life cycle for Management Processes. Then, we classify all the processes into phases and we describe each one, its behavior and interrelations with each other. For each phase of the life cycle, we will study any pertinent Knowledge Area.
At the end of the course, the student will have built up enough knowledge on processes and techniques to be placed in a position where to select what to use in a particular project, execute it, cope with problems and the unanticipated, and achieve successfully the goals set.
General Competences
Specífic Competences
Transversal Competences
Unit 1. Overview
Introduction
What is a Project? What is Project Management?
Certified professional
Influencers on a Project
The PMBOK® Guide
Summary
Bibliographical References
Master Class
Unit 2. Starting and Planning the Project
Introduction
Project Charter
Identify Stakeholders
Scope
Time
Costs
Summary
Master Class
Unit 3. More Planning
Introduction
Quality
Human Resources
Risk
Procurement
Stakeholders
Communications and Integration
Summary
Master Class
Unit 4. Executing the Project
Introduction
Quality Assurance
Project Team: forming, storming, norming, performing
Communicating
Acquiring Procurement
Summary
Master Class
Unit 5. Monitoring and Controlling the Project
Introduction
Integrated Change Control
Are we meeting the expectations? The Scope Control
Satisfying the client: Scope Validation
Summary
Master Class
Unit 6. Closing the project
Introduction
Closing procurements
Closing the project
Lessons learned
Summary
Master Class
The different tasks and activities programmed during the semester have been developed with the goal of adapting the learning process to the different capabilities, necessities and interests of the students.
The activities included in the subject are:
In the weekly program you can find the specific tasks you need to complete in this subject.
These activities are combined with the following aspects:
The hours dedicated to each activity are detailed as follows:
Assignments |
Hours |
Assistance to virtual classes | 10,0 |
Basic material study | 14,0 |
Additional resources readings | 9,0 |
Task and practice cases | 19,0 |
Self-evaluation test | 13,0 |
Individual and group tutoring |
15,0 |
Collaborative work, forums, debates, etc. | 10,0 |
Master's Dissertation work development | - |
Final evaluation | - |
Total |
90 |
Basic bibliography
The necessary texts for the study of this subject have been elaborated by UNIR and are available in a digital format to consult, download or print inthe virtual classroom.
The evaluation system is based on the following numerical chart:
0 - 4.9 |
Suspenso (D) |
(SS) |
5.0 - 6.9 |
Aprobado (C) |
(AP) |
7.0 - 8.9 |
Notable (B) |
(NT) |
9.0 - 10 |
Sobresaliente (A) |
(SB) |
The grade is made up of two components:
On-site final exam (60%). At the end of the semester, you need to assist a mandatory on-site final exam. You need to pass the final exam so the grade obtained from the assignments (continuous assessment) is summed up to the final grade of the subject.
Continuous assessment (40%): this type of assessment will be measured through the different assignments you need to complete during the course:
Remember that you can check the points (value) of each assignment in the weekly program.
Assessment method |
Min. Score |
Max. Score |
Participation in forums, classes, etc. |
0% |
15% |
Task, practice cases and activities |
0% |
15% |
Additional readings |
0% |
10% |
On-site final exam |
0% |
60% |
Francisco Astudillo
Education: PhD in Computer Science at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Computer Engineer and Specialist in Business Administration. He has worked as a professor at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and associate researcher in United Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo. He is currently a member of PMI’s governing board (Madrid Chapter).
Professional experience: Certified as PMP by the PMI, he has developed most part of his professional career in Japan, China and South Korea. In addition, he has a considerable experience in managing multicultural and multidisciplinary projects management at national and international level
Lines of research: He has participated in research projects of multilingual systems in NEC Japan, UNU and UPM, in computer projects in the BBVA and in the Spanish Foreign Service and has managed projects to promote the Spain Brand in major international events: Universal Exhibitions of Aichi 2005 and Shanghai 2010, International Exhibitions of Zaragoza 2008 and Yeosu (Korea) 2012, where he defined the Spanish presence in these exhibitions: design, construction, equipment and operation of unique buildings, development of promotional activities and organization of institutional and cultural events.
Studying online means you can organize your study as you wish, as long as you meet the due dates of the different assignments (activities, tasks and tests). In order to help you, we propose the following steps:
Remember that in the virtual classroom of the master you can check how the different tools of the virtual classroom work: email, forum, online classes, sending the tasks, etc.
Please, take into account the following tips…
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