BB904 Project management, economics and communication

Comment

The course is partly taught together with MF901: Project Management.

Entry requirements

Passed bachelors degree. It is not possible for either MSc or BSc-students to enroll in BB904 as an elective course, if MF901 is passed in this study program.

Academic preconditions

Students taking this course are expected to have experience with planning and completion of projects, e.g. bachelor project, individual study activity, or term project.

Course introduction

The purpose of the course is that the student gains knowledge and skills in project management with a focus on climate adaptation projects. The course therefore provides knowledge and skills in the use of methods and techniques to plan and manage projects, including project communication targeted at different stakeholders as well as the project's finances.

The course provides an academic basis for the student's projects, which are placed later in the programme.

In relation to the competence profile of the degree, it is the explicit focus of the course to:

give competences to take part in interdisciplinary project groups
give competences to plan and manage projects involving several disciplines
give knowledge of terms and methods within project management, project-related communication, and economics.

Expected learning outcome

To achieve the purpose of the course, the learning objective of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to correctly:

choose, account for, apply and discuss relevant theories, concepts, methods, and techniques within the subject area of the course, in relation to a specific project focusing on climate adaptation
clearly and argued describe title, purpose, goals, success factors and criteria, assumptions and limitations, as well as an estimated budget, taking into account society's objectives within the environmental and resource areas (sustainability, biodiversity, growth and welfare, globalization)
appoint sponsor/project owner and relevant project manager
analyze uncertainties and propose solutions to handle these
carry out a stakeholder analysis
plan relevant communication and other activities to manage/collaborate with stakeholders
develop a work breakdown structure for the project's necessary activities
using relevant software, plan the project's activities, and use of resources with a focus on human resources
make suggestions for the organization of the project; including selection of the project team and relevant management activities in relation to the project team based on the project's activities and other characteristics
prepare a budget for the project's activities and give suggestions for economic control and other follow-up on the project's progress
reflect on challenges to the implementation of the project
present the above-mentioned elements using presentation software and be able to discuss the presented solution using the subject area's concepts and theories
account for relevant economic structures and legislations and regulations in relation to climate adaptation projects.

Content

The course contains these main academic areas:

The foundation and characteristics of the project
Analysis and management of uncertainties
Analysis and management of stakeholders focusing on communication
Definition and planning of project activities
Project economy
Follow-up on the project's economy and progress
Organization and management of projects
Collaboration with key stakeholders in the field of climate adaptation
Economic structures in relation to climate adaptation projects

The topics in the course are generic, but the lessons will focus on examples related to climate adaptation and environmental chemistry and management

Literature

Clegg, S. R., Skyttermoen, T., og Vaagaasar, A.L. (2021). Project management. A value creation approach. Sage. Kapitel 1-9 og 13.
Jepsen, A.L. og Eskerod, P. (2016). Projektets interessenter. Analyse og samspil. Jurist- og økonomforbundets forlag.

See It´s Learning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.

Examination regulations

Exam element a)

Timing

January

Tests

Oral exam

EKA

N150010102

Assessment

Second examiner: Internal

Grading

7-point grading scale

Identification

Student Identification Card

Language

Normally, the same as teaching language

Duration

Duration of the test: preparation of case 72 hours. Oral test: 20 minutes. Of which a maximum of 10 minutes for presentation.

Examination aids

Allowed, a closer description of the exam rules will be posted on ItsLearning.

ECTS value

Additional information

Examination type: Individual oral presentation with subsequent examination in the syllabus based on the presentation of the project plan, prepared in groups.

Detailed description of examination element a): A case is handed out. In groups, a PowerPoint presentation is prepared which is presented individually.

The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.

Exam element b)

Timing

Autumn

Tests

Group project, preparation of project report

EKA

N150010112

Assessment

Second examiner: Internal

Grading

7-point grading scale

Identification

Full name and SDU username

Language

Normally, the same as teaching language

Examination aids

Allowed, a closer description of the exam rules will be posted in ItsLearning.

ECTS value

2.5

Additional information

The report must contain individually identifiable contributions, so it must be noted who wrote which sections.

Detailed description of the examination element b): The report deals with the financial structures and legislations and regulations within climate adaptation projects and communication with relevant stakeholders.

The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.

Indicative number of lessons

65 hours per semester

Teaching Method

The teaching method is based on three phase model.

Intro phase: 26 hours
Skills training phase: 39 hours, divided as 14 hours casework and 25 hours of project work

Study phase:

Solving weekly assignments for discussion in the training phase
Self-study of certain topics from the textbook
Independently recapitulate from the intro and training phase
Project work

Teacher responsible

Name	E-mail	Department
Sara Egemose	saege@biology.sdu.dk	Biologisk Institut

Additional teachers

Name	E-mail	Department	City
Anna Lund Jepsen	alj@sam.sdu.dk	Center for Integrerende Innovationsledelse (C*I2M)
Poul Erik Vesterløkke	pve@sam.sdu.dk	Center for Integrerende Innovationsledelse (C*I2M)

Timetable

Odense

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Administrative Unit

Biologisk Institut

Team at Educational Law & Registration

NAT

Offered in

Odense

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