Course Objectives

To practice basic understanding/skills in general project management and business economics thinking, with emphasis on investment analysis, project planning and project follow-up.

Course Description

Definition of a project and project management: concepts, characteristics, phases, content and players, project organisation, project partners, goal-definition, principles of breakdown structures (WBS, OBS and CBS). Planning and follow-up of projects with emphasis on time, resources and costs. The building process: a short introduction. Economic management (including accounting and budgeting), investment calculations and financing.

Learning Methods

Lectures, practical assignments/individual work and at times guest lecture and/or study tour to relevant project.

Assessment Methods

Written final examination (counts 100%). Individual work and other practical assignments will however be relevant to the final examination.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean