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Advanced project-based management

Individual course

This course covers the application of project management in different types of projects and in different organisations and industries. The course focuses on advanced project management approaches and methodologies in scheduling and managing time in projects, managing risk and uncertainty, buying and selling projects and subprojects, managing innovation projects, and managing stakeholders.

Course contents

  • Organising, scheduling and management of time in projects
  • Management of risk and uncertainty
  • Buying and selling of projects and subprojects
  • Innovation in projects
  • Management of projects at the firm level, and management of project and business networks & stakeholders

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student

  • can compare different project types and suggest different suitable management approaches for them
  • is able to identify contextual factors, complexities and uncertainties affecting the management of projects, project-based firms, and their networks
  • can schedule tasks and manage time, and structure the project organisation for effective time management
  • can classify risks and uncertainties, and select appropriate management approaches in different uncertain conditions
  • can select management approaches and methods that enhance innovation in projects
  • knows the process of selling and buying projects
  • can evaluate the appropriate management approaches and processes for real-life projects, project-based firms, project networks, and business networks with several stakeholders

Course material

Articles, videos and other learning material will be delivered by course personnel. All material will be free for students and available online.

Teaching schedule

  • Lectures (Zoom): on Wednesdays at 16:15–19:00.

Completion methods

  • Mandatory participation to all 6 online lecture sessions
  • 5 pre-lecture assignments
  • 10 peer-reviews
  • 5 group case assignments

More information in the Aalto University study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

Projektinhallinta, riskienhallinta, ajanhallinta, projektien myynti, innovaatioprojekti, projektijohtaminen

Responsible teacher

Aalto University
Tero Haahtela

Further information about the course and studying

Aalto University
Kirsi Viitaharju

Contact person for applications

FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
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Category:
ICT studies
Topics:
Business,
Digitalisation,
Industrial engineering and management,
Leadership
Course code:
TU-EJ2031
Study credits:
3 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
6.9.–11.10.2023
Application start date:
01.06.2023
Application deadline:
Application period has ended
Host university:
Aalto University
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching method:
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of project management and project business, for example the course Introduction to Project Management (by Aalto University) or other basic course in project management or working experience in a project.
Course suitable for:
People interested in improving their knowledge in project management.
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