Project Management & Practical Project I

Introduction and consolidation

The students are able to:
• Independently identify problems and tasks from a given objective
• Collect and analyze data independently
• Independently develop solutions and present results
• Independently acquire specialist knowledge for solving specific problems and implement this knowledge in line with the situation
• Name project management methods and apply the structures and processes of a defined project independently using supporting project management tools.
• Communicate in a situation-appropriate and personal manner

all contents of the modules from semesters 1, 2 and 3.

The students have to carry out a project independently in small groups to the extent of 4 ECTS = 100h. The basis for this is a given objective. Planning, coordination, budgeting, control, communication and reporting as well as finding solutions are in the hands of the students. The role of the course director focuses on coaching the students.

In addition to the project, the basic principles of project management and application of supporting tools are part of this module:
- Project planning (project organization, resource planning with time planning as well as cost, financial and budget planning).
- Project management (time management, cost control and accounting, team leadership, quality management for projects)

• Patzak, G., Rattay, G. (2014) Projektmanagement: Leitfaden zum Management von Projekten, Projektportfolios und projektorientierten Unternehmen. Linde.
• PMI Institute, 2009. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Kraus, G. and R. Westermann, 2004. Projektmanagement mit System. Wiesbaden

Project and portfolio

German

6

15

3.0

Blended learning and problem-based & project-based learning

4

Director of Studies

PRX.1

integrated lecture

Compulsory

none