Master
2021/2022
Master's seminar: Managing international projects
Type:
Compulsory course (Global Business)
Area of studies:
Management
Delivered by:
Faculty of Management (Nizhny Novgorod)
When:
2 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Master’s programme:
Global Business
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
30
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The aim of the research seminar «Managing international projects» is mastering competences in the field of modern project management tools and enhancing competence in international project management. The course is based on the following prerequisites: - Academic Writing - Research Methods in Management
Learning Objectives
- The aim of the research seminar «Managing international projects» is mastering competences in the field of modern project management tools and enhancing competence in international project management.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- defines key performance indicators for all the stakeholders
- knows how to prepare a report and presentation on course paper
- knows relevant quantitative and qualitative research methods
- knows the methods of managing the content of an international project
- knows the stages of planning academic and consulting projects
Course Contents
- Planning an academic and consulting project
- Modern research tools in the field of international projects
- Preparing a report and presentation on the results of an academic or consulting project
- Managing the content of a project
- Managing stakeholders of an international project
Assessment Elements
- Essay
- Home assignment
- Class participation
- Exam
- Essay
- Home assignment
- Class participation
- Exam
Interim Assessment
- 2020/2021 2nd module0.25 * Home assignment + 0.25 * Class participation + 0.25 * Essay + 0.25 * Exam
- 2021/2022 2nd module0.25 * Home assignment + 0.25 * Class participation + 0.25 * Essay + 0.25 * Exam
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Kuster, J., Huber, E., Lippmann, R., Schmid, A., Schneider, E., Witschi, U., Wüst, R.. Project management handbook.: Heidelberg, Springer, 2015 - 449 - 978-3-662-45373-5: Текст электронный // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-45373-5
- Shankar S., Muller R., Drouin N. Cambridge Handbook of Organizational Project Management, 2017. Режим доступа: http://library.books24x7.com/bookshelf.asp
- Trilling, B., & Ginevri, W. (2017). Project Management for Education : The Bridge to 21st Century Learning. Newtown Square, Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1703504
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Heagney, J. (2012). Fundamentals of Project Management (Vol. 4th ed). New York: AMACOM. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=388987
- Hill, G. M., & ESI International. (2008). The Complete Project Management Office Handbook (Vol. 2nd ed). Boca Raton: Auerbach Publications. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=202504
- McBride, M. Project Management Basics: How to Manage Your Project with Checklists.: Apress, 2016-153 - 978-1-4842-2086-3: Текст электронный // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4842-2086-3
- Silvius, G. (2011). Sustainability in Project Management. Burlington, VT: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=451780