International Project Management (GRAL005)

The 4th industrial revolution, the global COVID pandemic, and global digitalization are all reshaping project management. The
hybrid or remote work model has become the new normal, processes are getting more agile, and usage of digital project
management tools is increasing. All of these factors are shifting the focus from technical methodologies to behavioural project
management skills. The purpose of this course is to present the essential technical background as well as to address the soft
skills required to successfully launch and lead a project. The theoretical and technical foundation of project management will
cover project management from initiation to closure, including various perspectives like Watterfall and Agile. Lectures,
exercises, and workshops are used to deliver the knowledge.

• Demonstrate and apply critical understanding of the international project management knowledge and application;
• Gain skills how to analyse project management processes and identify areas for improvement, in alignment with the company’s global strategy;
• Students get to know and experience contemporary project management methods designed for rapidly changing environments and for contexts driven by digitalization;
• To provide a critical overview of project management principles, frameworks and processes, and apply this knowledge across various countries, contexts and cultures;
• Develop personal and professional abilities, critical thinking, and organisational skills.