Objectives and competences
Qualifying students:
? with in-depth knowledge and understanding of different theoretical development streams in project management and about specifics, cross-sections and contradictions between them
? for analytical treatment and integration of particular project management phenomena and for understanding of these phenomena through the perspective of the respective and related other areas
? for scientific research work in the field of project management business operations and project management with knowledge about methodological approaches in this area, a critical approach to existing research findings, the ability to critically analyze complex areas of research and synthesis of new knowledge in this field,
? for performing independent scientific research and for cooperation and management of interdisciplinary research teams and projects, for the development of a clear research plan and the use of different sources of knowledge and information as well as for providing new skills.
Content (Syllabus outline)
- Theories and scientific development of project management
- Models and schools of project management
- Interdisciplinary of project management and project operations
- The role of project management in ensuring the development and growth of companies and other organizations
- Strategic project management
- A comprehensive project management
- Project based business operations and multi-projectivity
- The role of project management in a global environment
- Holistic project-knowledge society
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of Knowledge and Understanding
? Knowledge base: has great depth and systematic understanding of a substantial body of knowledge on project management. Can work with theoretical / research knowledge at the forefront of the discipline at peer reviewed standards/ publication quality
? Ethical issues: can analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions
? Disciplinary methodologies: has a comprehensive understanding of techniques / methodologies applicable to the discipline (theory or research-based).
Cognitive and Intellectual Skills
? Analysis: with critical awareness, can undertake analysis, managing complexity, incompleteness of data or contradictions in the areas of project management knowledge
? Synthesis: can synthesise new approaches, in a manner that can contribute to the development of methodology or understanding in the discipline and practice of project management
? Evaluation: has a level of conceptual understanding and critical capacities that allows independent evaluation of research, advanced scholarship and methodologies. Can argue alternative approaches
? Application: can act independently and with originality in problem solving, is able to lead in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
Key / Transferable Skills
? Group working: can lead /work effectively with group. Can clarify task, managing the capacities of group members, negotiating and handling conflict with confidence.
? Learning resources: is able to use full range of learning resources
? Self evaluation: is reflective on own and others’ functioning in order to improve practice
? Management of information: can undertake innovative research tasks competently and independently
? Autonomy: is independent and self-critical as learner; guides and supports the learning of others and can manage own continuing professional development
? Communication: can communicate complex or contentious information clearly and effectively to specialists / non-specialists, understands lack of understanding in others. Can act as a recognised and effective consultant
? Problem solving: can continue own professional study independently, can make use of others professionally within / outside the project management discipline.
Practical Skills
? Application of skills: can operate in complex and unpredictable / specialised contexts that may be at the forefront of knowledge. Has overview of the issues governing good practice
? Autonomy in skill use: can act in a professional capacity for self / others, with responsibility and largely autonomously and with initiative in complex and unpredictable situations
? Technical expertise: can adapt skills and design or develop new skills / procedures for new situations.
Readings
Obvezna literatura:
- Cleland, D.I., Ireland, L.R. (2006). Project management: Strategic Design and Implementation (5th Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
- Crawford, L.H., Hobbs, J.B., Turner, J.R. (2005). Project categorization systems: Aligning capability with strategy for better results. Newtown Square: Project Management Institute.
Priporočljiva literatura:
- Davies, A., Hobday, M. (2005). The Business of projects: managing innovation in complex products and systems. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Gardiner, P.D. (2005). Project management: a strategic planning approach. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Hauc, A. (2007). Projektni management. Ljubljana: GV Založba.
- Hauc, A., Kovač, J., Semolič, B. (1993). Projektno organiziran strateški management. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta.
- Kerzner, H. (2009). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling and controlling (9th Edition). Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Morris, P.W.G., Jamieson, A. (2004). Translating corporate strategy into project strategy: realizing corporate strategy through project management. Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute.
- Shenhar, A.J., Dvir, D. (2005). Project Management Research - Challenges and Opportunities. Hoboken: Stevens Institute of Technology.
- Bredillet, C.N. (2007). Exploring Research in Project Management: Nine Schools of Project Management Research. Project Management Journal, 38/številke 2-4 in 39/številke 1-3.
- Hauc, A., Kovač, J. (2000). Project management in strategy implementation – experiences in Slovenia. International Journal of Project Management, 18/1, 61-67.
- Turner, J.R. (2006). Editorial: Towards a theory of project management: The nature of project governance and project management. International Journal of Project Management, 24/2, 93–95.
- Članki v revijah: International Journal of Project Management, Project Management Journal, The European Management Review in drugi.
