MBAD652

Project Management

10 points

Not offered 2020, offered in 2017, 2018, 2019

For further information see Master of Business Administration Programme

Description

Organisational project management (i.e. Portfolio, program and project management) has significant relevance for the entire MBA curriculum, as the successful management of portfolios, programs and projects, either within a functional area or on a broader scale, is an important competency for managers and essential for organisational strategic success. The course will be based on the international project management frameworks and standards including ISO, Portfolio, Project and Project Management frameworks including information contained in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (The PMBOK® Guide) many of which overlap with over subjects within the MBA programme. The course is useful for all students who will be completing projects, managing project managers or in senior management positions making decisions about the strategic alignment of projects

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the MBA Director