Project Management

General

• Code: Γ10
• Semester: Κατ/νσης Εαρ Εξάμηνο
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Specialization
• Teaching and exams language: Greek
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Lectures and Practice/Exercises (3)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Course homepage: https://elearning.cm.ihu.gr/course/view.php?id=1038
• Instructors: Mastos Theofilos
• Exams Schedule:
  • 25/06/2024, 13:00 - 15:00:
  • 25/06/2024, 13:00 - 15:00:

Course Contents

• Basic concepts. Distinguish between projects and operations. Structures and context of the project.
• The phases and basic elements of project management.
• Object, Project Environment. Stakeholders.
• Project Organizations. Teams. Roles and responsibilities.
• Project Scope – Work Breakdown Structure – Change Management.
• Project Scheduling Techniques.
• Project Costing and Budgeting. Economic Evaluation of Projects.
• Analysis – Risk Management Plans.
• Project Success Criteria.

Educational Goals

The course introduces to the concepts of project managemet and aims at the understanding of the overall view of a project and the requirements for its effective implementation. It refers to methodologies of project managemet in the life cycle of a project. Finally, the aim of the course is the students’ understanding of the importance of project management in the modern economy.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the basic and critical characteristics of the projects, their connection with general financial and operational objectives and the principles of the project life cycle.
• Understand the project management tools and techniques and how they are used to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Distinguish the key roles in a real or case study project and to appreciate the role of the interested parties in the implementation of the project.
• Use project management methodologies to identify key elements such as critical path, dependencies and a realistic schedule.
• Analyze and calculates key project cost elements and their connection to the project schedule.
• Work with his classmates to create and present a plan in a project case study that includes project organization, allocation of key tasks, and basic project plans (Environment Analysis – Communications, Objectives, Work Structure Analysis, Scheduling, and Budget).

General Skills

to be filled

Teaching Methods

• Face to face.

Use of ICT means

• Online guidance.
• Slides Projection in the classroom.
• Use of E-mail and onlne communication systems.
• Use of e-learning system (moodle).

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

to be filled

Recommended Bibliography

1. Harvey Maylor, Διοίκηση Έργου, Εκδόσεις Κλειδάριθμος 3η έκδοση, 2005.
2. Shtub A. Bard J. Globerson S. (2008) Διαχείριση Έργων, Διεργασίες, Μεθοδολογία και Οικονομική Ανάλυση.