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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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S.CREEMERS
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CREEMERS Stefan
Présentation
Prerequisite
A basic understanding of statistics (more precisely probability theory) might come in handy.
Goal
*In this course, students learn to (AOL 3A, 6A, 6B, 6C):
-Initiate a project.
-Define a project planning.
-Execute the project in line with budget, time, and scope requirements.
-Control/manage the execution of a project.
-Transfer the results of a successful project.
Ultimately, the student should be able to manage a project using the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired in class (AOL 5B, 5C, 5D).
-Initiate a project.
-Define a project planning.
-Execute the project in line with budget, time, and scope requirements.
-Control/manage the execution of a project.
-Transfer the results of a successful project.
Ultimately, the student should be able to manage a project using the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired in class (AOL 5B, 5C, 5D).
Presentation
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It is a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals, and to better compete in their markets.
The course is divided into 5 parts:
- Basics of Project Management
- Advanced Project Management
- Resource Management
- Project Uncertainty
- Project Risk Management
The course is delivered in an interactive and fun way. Students are required to make exercises and their knowledge will be continuously assessed by means of a project management business game.
The course is divided into 5 parts:
- Basics of Project Management
- Advanced Project Management
- Resource Management
- Project Uncertainty
- Project Risk Management
The course is delivered in an interactive and fun way. Students are required to make exercises and their knowledge will be continuously assessed by means of a project management business game.
Modalités
Organization
| Type | Amount of time | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to face | |||
| Interactive class | 16,00 | ||
| Independent study | |||
| Individual Project | 15,00 | ||
| Estimated personal workload | 15,00 | ||
| Overall student workload | 46,00 | ||
Evaluation
| Control type | Duration | Amount | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous assessment | |||
| Participation | 16,00 | 0 | 30,00 |
| Final Exam | |||
| Written exam | 2,00 | 0 | 70,00 |
| TOTAL | 100,00 | ||
Ressources
Bibliography
Heizer B. & Render J.H. (20xx). Operations management. Pearson. (the chapter on project management). -
Project Management Institute (2013). Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMI. (for the interested reader). -
Hubbard D.W. (2009). The failure of risk management: why it's broken and how to fix it. Wiley. (for the interested reader). -
Taleb N.N. (2007). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. Random House. (for the interested reader). -
Project Management Institute (2013). Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMI. (for the interested reader). -
Hubbard D.W. (2009). The failure of risk management: why it's broken and how to fix it. Wiley. (for the interested reader). -
Taleb N.N. (2007). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. Random House. (for the interested reader). -