Delivered at:: Department of Business Informatics and Operations Management

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 1 year, 1 module

Instructor

Koptelova, Alexandra

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This course introduces modern methods of the project organization and execution and teaches students the basics of traditional and new Agile project management techniques emerging from the industry practice and research works. The first part of the course is devoted to the study of the traditional, plan-driven project management, its tools, templates, and processes. The second part focuses on Agile methods in the conditions of uncertainty. Each part contains the formulation of the basic concepts and principles as well as the material necessary to acquire practical skills how to use modern project management techniques. Several topics included in the course are of a broader nature than project management and will be useful in other domains.

Learning Objectives

Studying the theoretical foundations of plan-driven and agile project management, its basic concepts, principles and methods. Obtaining practical project management skills in predictable environment and circumstances of significant uncertainty. Familiarizing with the ways of scaling project activities.

Expected Learning Outcomes

To define the goals, objectives and parameters of the project
To choose the appropriate methodology and determine the way the project is implemented
To develop a project plan
To distribute responsibilities among project participants
To organize effective interaction between the participants
To monitor the execution of tasks
To assess and monitor risks
To analyze the results of the project and evaluate its effectiveness
To use procedures, practices, and artifacts of Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban)
To scale an Agile project

Course Contents

Projects and Project Management
Traditional project scoping and planning. Collaborative project team
Launching and executing the traditional project. Measurement and risk management
Lean and Agile. Scoping the agile project
Planning, launching, and executing the agile project
Agile practices in project management. Scaling agile. Software for project management

Assessment Elements

Control questions at seminars
All students of the group are divided into project teams consisting of no more than 6 people. The project teams have the same composition throughout the course. Teams complete tasks in the interval before each seminar (project increment) and present the results of the work in the interval during the seminar.
The team's answers to the discussion questions
Student's participation in the educational project
The teams complete project tasks in the interval between seminars (project increment) and present the results of the work during the next seminar (5 increments in total).
Exam
Written examination with three questions. Time for the answer is 30 minutes

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 1st module
0.25 * Control questions at seminars + 0.25 * Exam + 0.25 * Student's participation in the educational project + 0.25 * The team's answers to the discussion questions

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Sixth Edition, 2017. Режим доступа: http://library.books24x7.com/bookshelf.asp
Hunt, J. A., & Project Management Institute. (2018). PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide. Indianapolis: Sybex. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1693203
Kerzner, H. (2017). Project Management : A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling (Vol. Twelfth edition). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1472845
The Oxford handbook of project management, , 2013

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Leading project teams : the basics of project management and team leadership, Cobb, A. T., 2012

Authors

Koptelova Aleksandra Vitalevna
SERBIN VLADIMIR Marianovich

Master’s Programme 'International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region'

Contacts

Modern methods and tools of project management