Argomenti dell'insegnamento
List of covered topics: Planning and Scheduling Strategies Project Life Cycle Pricing, Estimating and Budgeting Tools Cost Control and Resource Allocation Stakeholders Engagement Risk Management Time management Management of Innovative Projects and Dealing with Complexity and Uncertainty Detailed description: Project Management is a discipline that supports the successful planning, execution, and completion of temporary, goal-oriented initiatives across a variety of sectors (both profit, non-profit and public). It provides the structure and tools needed to manage resources, schedules, risks, and stakeholders effectively. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of Project Management, with a focus on practical application, to successfully plan, launch, lead and realize benefits from projects in different types of organizations. A specific module will be dedicated to the management of innovation-oriented projects, which are often characterized by high uncertainty and complexity.

Modalità di insegnamento
The course combines frontal lectures, guest lectures from industry experts, and in-class discussions supported by practical examples. In addition, students will take part in small group exercises focused on specific project management topics. These exercises will allow students to apply selected tools and concepts in practice and will contribute to the final assessment.

Modalità d'esame
For attending students: Written and oral exam. • Written exam at the end of the course. • In-class oral presentation of short group project works (2–3 mini-projects focused on specific project management topics, that will not be part of the written exam). Non-attending students: Written exam. This exam will include additional critical reflection questions on those topics addressed through the project works by attending students. NOTE 1: Project works are valid for one academic year and cannot be carried over beyond that timeframe. NOTE 2: Students who attend at least 70% of the classes will be regarded as attending students.

Criteri di valutazione
Non-attending Students: 100% Individual Written Exam Attending Students: 50% Individual Written exam 50% Project work presentations The written exam consists of multiple-choice questions, open questions, review questions or written critical assessments of project management issues. It is relevant for written exam: clarity of answers based on the knowledge provided in readings, textbooks and slides, ability to summarize, evaluate, and establish relationships between topics, ability to critically analyze project management issues. The project works consist of the analysis and discussion of a business case or the application of Project Management Tools. Cases will be assigned by the lecturer and presented during some of the lectures. The presentations are expected to be based on theoretical concepts covered in class and the extant literature and should address the questions, educational goals and learning outcomes attached to each case study. It is relevant for project work: ability to work in a team, creativity, skills in critical thinking, ability to summarize in own words and presentation skills.