Nowadays the companies need updated and well prepared Project Managers with solid knowledge of the modern human and material resources management techniques, associated to the project accomplishment. Step from the world of books into what theories imply for real-life; budgeting, deadlines, working with multidisciplinary teams, personal strengths and weaknesses; all challenges a project manager needs to deal with, both in Barcelona and Utrecht!
During the first two weeks of the course, Professor Neamtu (PhD, MPM, PMP), will provide the knowledge of how an appropriate definition, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and finally closing the project, is done.The course will give you a flexible and practical approach of the Project Manager profession from the context of accomplishing the tasks up to the abilities you need to develop. During the course a satisfactory analysis of the methods, techniques and tools for Project Management is accomplished.
During the second two weeks at Utrecht Summer School you will experience a theoretical background but especially a practical approach to Project Management. Participants will focus on how they deal with the challenges all projects face, in terms of budgeting, deadlines, working with multidisciplinary teams, and the personal strengths and weaknesses of a project team leader. During this part of the course participants will work on a project in teams, allowing them to experience the different factors that determine the successful completion of a project.
Period
18-07-2011 - 12-08-2011 (4 weeks)
Target group
The programme is especially designed for students whose field of study may lead them to becoming responsible for projects, project management or approaching tasks project-wise. Starting from a theoretical background the programme offers a strong practical orientation. Participants should be able and willing to step outside the world of books into what theories imply for real-life situations. A study background in business, technology and/or finance is convenient, enthusiasm and an open mind are necessary!
Course aim
The aim of the course is to further introduce participants to and deepen their knowledge of the important theoretical background and management skills needed to complete projects successfully. It aims to provide a transfer of knowledge into a practical approach of managing projects. The course aims to strengthen the participants personal (international) competences. To align the actual management by projects needs of companies to the transmission to our students of the best practices in the market place of this discipline.
Credits
8.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 1875: Course + course materials + housing Fee includes transportation from Barcelona to Utrecht
Course leader
Dr. Laurentiu Neamtu and Drs. Inez Meurs
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
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