Objectives and competences
In this course students:
- enhance their project management knowledge with knowledge of multiproject management,
- develop an understanding of the multiproject environment in organizations,
- develop the ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects,
- develop the ability to manage project resources,
- develop the ability to design and manage project portfolios,
- develop the ability to analyse project performance,
- develop the ability to use digital tools for multiproject management,
- develop the ability to work effectively in complex project environments,
- develop the ability to make decisions in a multiproject environment.
Content (Syllabus outline)
- projects and the importance of projects for organizational development and business operations,
- multiproject management as a system of simultaneous project execution,
- project portfolios and project programmes,
- the project system of clients, contractors and other stakeholders in a multiproject environment,
- the role of the Project Management Office (PMO) in multiproject management,
- internal multiproject management in profit organizations,
- internal multiproject management in non-profit organizations,
- planning and coordination of multiproject activities,
- resource management in a multiproject environment,
- project prioritization and project selection,
- fundamentals of the economics of multiproject management,
- monitoring the performance of the project portfolio,
- digital support for multiproject management,
- contemporary approaches to multiproject management (Agile portfolio management),
- practical cases of multiproject management,
- project portfolio design based on a real-life example.
Learning and teaching methods
- classical lectures,
- interactive lectures,
- case-based learning,
- project-based learning,
- teamwork,
- work in a computer lab,
- presentations of solutions,
- guest lectures by industry experts.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Student:
Development of knowledge and understanding:
- explains the concept of multiproject management,
- understands the difference between a project, a programme and a project portfolio,
- understands the role of the Project Management Office (PMO),
- explains the importance of the project portfolio,
- understands the relationship between organizational strategy and the project portfolio.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
- analyses the multiproject environment,
- selects appropriate portfolio management approaches,
- evaluates project priorities,
- analyses resource conflicts,
- integrates theoretical knowledge with multiproject-related problems.
Key/Transferable skills
- collaborates within a project team,
- communicates in a multiproject environment,
- uses digital tools,
- independently searches for project-related information.
Practical skills:
- participates in the design of a project portfolio,
- analyses project priorities,
- prepares a basic portfolio plan,
- presents the project portfolio,
- participates in teamwork.
Readings
Obvezna študijska literatura (Compulsory textbooks):
1. Hauc, A. (2007). Projektni management. Ljubljana, GV Založba.
2. Kerzner, H. (2023). Innovation project management: methods, case studies and tools for managing innovation projects. Hoboken, Wiley.
Dodatna študijska literatura (Additonal textbooks):
3. Izbrani članki iz revij International Journal of Project Management, International Journal of Managing Projects in Business ter International Journal of Project Organization and Management
4. Cobb, C.G. (2023). The project manager's guide to mastering agile : principles and practices for an adaptive approach. Hoboken, Willey.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - Written exam 50%
- Project 30%
- Oral presentation 10%
- In-class participation 10%
