Supplement Course descriptions. Master Project Management - cursusbeschrijvingen mainphase

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1 Supplement Course descriptions Master Project Management - cursusbeschrijvingen mainphase

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3 Title Version of study programme Advanced Topics in Project Management Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-ATPM Course name Advanced Topics in Project Management 1.3 Course name in English Advanced Topics in Project Management 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? Opportunities for excellence? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance Frequency compulsory? the work form be offered? Master module optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Assignment Advanced Topics Written exam Advanced Topics numbers (1,0-10,0) numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, ,5 50 1

4 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives The aim of this module is to develop a thorough understanding of the main recent developments in project management in the context of a developing society. 2.2 Course contents Course subjects are: - Sustainable Project Management - International Project Management - Intercultural Project Management - Smart Project Management - Ethics and Professionalism 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

5 Title Version of study programme Change Driven Project Management Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-CDPM Course name Change Driven Project Management 1.3 Course name in English Change Driven Project Management 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? Opportunities for excellence? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Werkcollege optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Paper numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, Peer review numbers (1,0-10,0) 5,5 40 1

6 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives This Master Module provides the necessary knowledge, insight and skills in the field of behavior and cultural change. The objective is to provide hands-on skills and techniques to aid Change-driven projects to not only deliver within time / money and quality but also ensure adequate and sustainable benefits are achieved through behavioral change. 2.2 Course contents Topics in this master module are: Introduction Change-driven Projects Change colors and elements of planned change Stakeholder Engagement Governance Diagnoses for change Culture and change Politics and power Decision making Sustainable change Maturity Spiral Dynamics Intervention Workshop 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

7 Title Version of study programme Leadership and Project Management Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-LPM Course name Leadership and Project Management 1.3 Course name in English Leadership and Project Management 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? Opportunities for excellence? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Master module optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Assignment 1 Leadership numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, Assignment 2 Leadership numbers (1,0-10,0) 5,5 50 1

8 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives In order to deliver effective and durable project results in the complex and dynamic world of today, leadership and teamwork knowledge and skills for project managers are essential. It is necessary that project leaders motivate team members to perform and behave in accordance with the expectations of the sponsor and ordering party and that team members cooperate effectively and in harmony with each other and with the surrounding organization and other stakeholders in an international context in order to attain success. This master class contributes to this required knowledge and skills of the field of leadership and teamwork in projects seen from the human and social perspective. 2.2 Course contents Topcis in the module: - Leadership and team development theory - Organization theory - Team development and skills - Communication skills - Influencing, power and politics - Managing your sponsor and assignment - Stakeholder engagement - Self-management - Emotions, moods and social intelligence. 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

9 Title Version of study programme Personal Profiling Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-PERPRO Course name Personal Profiling 1.3 Course name in English Personal Profiling 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.8 Opportunities for excellence? 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Instructional mode optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? individual assignment numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, block JAAR 3. block JAAR

10 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives personal profiling is a moment for MPM students to broaden their view (or scope) on project management in general. In this masters program we offer room for specialization. Students can choose any of 4 tracks provided. An intake with programme management (i.e. Kobus Smit or Thuy-Vy Nguen) is required to enroll. 2.2 Course contents option 1. academic track; participate in research (larger program), resulting in a academic publication (paper) and (preferably) international presentation. option 2. PM certificate route; preparation and examination for IPMA, PMI, MOR, Prince2, etcetera option 3. Module 'Business models in a changing world' option 4. a Masters Module from another program (to be discussed) 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

11 Title Version of study programme Project Management in Theory & Practice Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-PROMANTP Course name Project Management in Theory & Practice 1.3 Course name in English Project Management in Theory & Practice 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? Opportunities for excellence? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Mastermodule optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Reflection report Project Management numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, block JAAR Written exam Project Management numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, block JAAR

12 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives The aim of this module is to develop a thorough understanding of the principles, processes and products of project management, to apply these principles, processes and products, both in a simulated case as in the real life work environment, and to reflect on the students personal development in applying these principles, processes and products. 2.2 Course contents Course subjects are: What is a project? Differences between project, programmes and portfolios; Principles of project management; Project management concepts; Project management knowledge areas; Project management processes; Management overview IPMA; Project versus process management. 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

13 Title Version of study programme Project Planning and Control Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-PPC Course name Project Planning and Control 1.3 Course name in English Project Planning and Control 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? Opportunities for excellence? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Master module optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Management paper numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, block JAAR Written exam numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, block JAAR

14 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives The main purpose of this module is to develop a thorough understanding of the principles, assumptions, qualities and applicability of project management standards and methods, and their fit to their organizational environment. 2.2 Course contents Course subjects are: - Overview of Project Management standards and sources (IPMA, Axelos, PMI, ISO) - Agile/Scrum methods of project management - Comparing and selecting project management methods and approaches - Organizational systems theories - Project structuring methods - Project efficiency - Earned Value Project Management - Project Management Maturity - Perspectives on Projects 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

15 Title Version of study programme Research & Innovation Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-RIPROMAN Course name Research & Innovation 1.3 Course name in English Research & Innovation 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.8 Opportunities for excellence? 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition Dutch 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Various instruction techniques optional 2 times per block starting in block 1: block 1, block Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? toets numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, starting in block 1: 1. block 2 2. block 3

16 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives The foundations of research Qualitative data analysis 2.2 Course contents Learning Outcomes: The student is capable of planning and conducting scientifically based research. The student is capable to develop authentic research based contributions to the body of knowledge on project management. Kennisbasis: Qualitative research methods Quantitative research methods. 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

17 Title Version of study programme Strategy Driven Project Management Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-SDPM Course name Strategy Driven Project Management 1.3 Course name in English Strategy Driven Project Management 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) 1.6 Study programme (variants) Course available for students 1.7 from other faculties? 1.8 Opportunities for excellence? 1.9 Contact person There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.10 Language of tuition English TTV Nguyen (tel ) (thuyvy.nguyen@hu.nl) 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Master module optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Assignment 1 Strategy Driven Project numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, Assignment 2 Strategy Driven Project numbers (1,0-10,0) 5,5 50 1

18 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives This master module provides the require knowledge and understanding of the broad field of corporate strategy and general management. It aims to give insight in and make you become sensitive of the business and environmental context in which your project operates. This module opens your eyes for the business surroundings and pressures which every project is embedded in. It deals with the language of business and business objectives, which must be acceptable to organizational stakeholders and coalitions before any strategy can be implemented. 2.2 Course contents Topics that are dealt with in this master module include: Gaining strategic insight and knowledge of the business context by exploring the success factors of highly successful companies and to take advantage from the lessons to be learned from the experiences of these companies. Among the themes that will be discussed are: leadership, people management, analyses of the (business) environment, vision, mission, strategy, corporate culture, the role of (information) technology, etc.; Gaining knowledge and insight on defining characteristics of program and portfolio management within the context of an organization aiming to achieve it s strategic business objectives. A variety of frameworks is introduced that can be used to understand and to effectively manage projects within the wider organizational and program/portfolio management context, such as Managing Successful Programs (MSP) and Management of Portfolios (MoP). 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

19 Title Version of study programme Thesis Strategic Project Management Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-THESIS Course name Thesis Strategic Project Management 1.3 Course name in English Thesis Strategic Project Management 1.4 Number of ECs 15 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? Opportunities for excellence? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Master thesis optional 9 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Thesis Defence numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, Thesis Report numbers (1,0-10,0) 5,5 70 1

20 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives 1. The student is capable of planning and conducting scientifically based research. 2. The student is capable to develop authentic research based contributions to the body of knowledge on project management. 2.2 Course contents In culmination of your studies in the Master of Project Management you have to conduct research on a topic that is related to your work environment in the field of project management. This research is referred to as the Thesis. During the research period you will learn more about the practice and the topic of your interest. Besides acquiring knowledge you will develop skills as a researcher and make a contribution to the field of knowledge about this topic. Finally you have to defend this thesis. At which your work will be assessed to determine if these goals were achieved. 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 420 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (15) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site

21 Title Version of study programme Value Driven Project Management Part time Academic year Organisation details 1.1 Course code MMPM-VDPM Course name Value Driven Project Management 1.3 Course name in English Value Driven Project Management 1.4 Number of ECs 5 European Credits 1.5 Study phase/level Q (post initial master) Study programme (variants) Course available for students from other faculties? Opportunities for excellence? There are work forms in Part time Assessments take place in Part time No 1.9 Contact person KF van der Giessen (kjell.vandergiessen@hu.nl) 1.10 Language of tuition English 1.11 Work forms: Work form Attendance compulsory? Frequency the work form be offered? Master module optional 6 times per block block JAAR 1.12 Tests: Type of assessment Scale for results Minimum grade Weighing factor (rounded to a whole percentage) Number of times that a test is set in a year of studies the subject be assessed? Assignment Value Driven Project numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, block JAAR Written exam (M_o_R) numbers (1,0-10,0) 5, block JAAR

22 2 Course description 2.1 Course objectives Value driven Project Management concerns itself with the continuous measurement of the contributions of programs or projects to the strategic goals of an organization. Through thorough analysis of required business changes alternative solutions are identified. Costbenefit analysis of the alternatives is performed in which financial and non-financial goals have a weighted contribution to the end result, thus showing the best choice in terms of contributions to the organizational goals. Value driven Project Management also concerns itself with the uncertain aspects of the project and the Business Case. What can go wrong, or can be optimized beyond expectation? Which threats are around and which opportunities? Not only to the project itself, but also to the resulting deliverables and the environment in which those results are going to be used. The course offers structural ways to deal with uncertainty of outcome (whether positive or negative), thereby minimized the impact of risks and optimizing the use of opportunities. 2.2 Course contents The following themes are elaborated on: The concepts, processes and techniques of Business Case and Value Management, including the integral aspect of Budgeting. Metrics that matter: the permanent organization s linkage with business case management Developing and managing a business case Sustainability: how it fits into business cases Budgeting and project financials Basic principles of Risk and Opportunity Management Risk Management Policies and Strategies and other related documentation The Risk Management processes Relationships with the organisational context (risk culture, strategic and operational links) 2.3 Entry requirements No entry requirements registered in Osiris 2.4 Costs and study materials No costs registered in Osiris 2.5 Workload The total course load of this course equals 140 hours. The total number of hours is calculated as the number of ECs (5) times 28 hours. 2.6 Remarks No remark registered in Osiris 2.7 URL course site