Main Field of Study and progress level:
Business Administration: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Business Administration
Revised by: Rector of Umeå School of Business and Economics, 2019-05-09
Contents
The course attends to the present trend towards "projectification" in both business and public organizations, which calls for in-depth knowledge on the nature of projects and how to manage particular projects as well as a portfolio of projects in an organization. Students will deal with established planning and organizing techniques, examine the relationship between projects and between the project and the surrounding organisation, and critically reflect upon the role of projects in wider society.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student should be able to:
Explain and discuss the nature of projects within the context of organisations
Explain and apply a selection of commonly used tools and methods for project management
Analyze and discuss challenges and opportunities associated with working in a temporary setting, from an individual and organizational point of view
communicate central concepts for the course in English, both orally and in writing
Required Knowledge
Admission to the course requires that the student is registered on one of the master programs at Umeå School of Business, and has passed at least 45 credits at their master program.
Students are also required to have English B from Swedish gymnasium or the equivalent.
Form of instruction
Instructions in the first part of the course is provided by lectures. This part of the module is partly assessed in the final exam, and a group assignment. Instructions to the second part, that relates to behavioral consequences of working in temporary settings, is provided by lectures, literature seminar(s) and workshop(s). This part of the module is assessed by individually written short reflective memos on the literature, active participation in literature seminars and workshops and the final exam. The group assignment consists of applying traditional project management methodologies to the planning of a project of the student´s choice. The project will address a current challenge in society and should have the potential to make a significant impact.
Examination modes
The examination consists of active participation in seminar(s), workshop(s) and successful completion of group and individual assignments. There is a written comprehensive individual hall exam. A passing grade is required for each assignment. The course is given and examined in English.
The following grading system is used: Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, VG, 75% or more), Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more) and Fail (Underkänd U, less than 50%).
Grades on the course are awarded when the student has passed all examinations and compulsory course elements. The course is given and examined in English.
To receive the grade Pass with distinction (VG) in the 30 credits course consisting of four modules of the same size, the student must have achieved Pass with distinction (VG) in at least three out of four modules. In shorter courses for example 7,5 credit courses, 15 credit courses or 22,5 credits courses Pass with distinction (VG) is given when the student has achieved at least 75% of the total weighted points.
A student who does not pass at the time of the written examination will be offered an opportunity to sit a further examination within two months. Beyond that, additional examination opportunities normally arise every academic year, one week prior to the start of the autumn term. If required by specific circumstances, the Director of Studies may decide on other forms of examination
In case of failure on seminar participation or individual and group assignments, compensating assignments must be completed in accordance with instructions given, no later than two weeks after the completion of the module. Mandatory assignments (seminars, written assignments, cases, computer assignments etc.) that have not been handed in within stipulated time must be done the next time the course is offered. If the form of examination does not permit repetition other forms of re-examination may be used.
When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies no later than two weeks before the next examination opportunity.
A student who has passed an examination can not redo the examination to get a higher grade.
If a student fails to present a photo ID at the occasion of a written exam in an exam room will not be allowed to take the exam.
Disciplinary action may be taken against students who uses unauthorized help aids or in some other way tries to mislead on a test or when another type of task is being evaluated. Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to all written assignments. (see instructions in the thesis manual, Thesis Writing in Business Administration). Urkund records may be used for control. In addtion, Umeå University rules and regulations for education and research applies.
Educational activities are designed to facilitate students towards achieving expected learning outcomes and can explain, supplement and provide contrast to the course literature and other relevant course materials.
Other regulations
This is a course at the D-level in a MSc-degree at Umeå University. The course is included in the Master programs in Business Administration and Economics at Umeå School of Business.
Literature
Valid from:
2019 week 36
Scientific articles (approx. 100-200 pages) will be added at the start of the module.
Project management : the managerial process Larson Erik W., Gray Clifford F. 7. ed., International ed. : New York : McGraw-Hill Education : cop 2018 : xxii, 659 s. : ISBN: 978-1-259-25387-4 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
