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Models and Tools for Project and Financial Management (250441) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Specialization subject in which knowledge on specific competences is intensified. Knowledge and skills at specialization level that permit the development and application of techniques and methodologies at advanced level. Contents of specialization at master level related to research or innovation in the field of engineering. 1. To introduce students to the knowledge and practical application of the methodology and the basic principles of project management, with a focus mainly based on human resources techniques. 2 Briefly introduction of concepts, tools and / or techniques related to project management such as communication, leadership, human resources, management and conduct effective meetings, selection of efficient working teams, networking and others 3. Enhance the development of oral skills, presentation and defense of ideas, participation and group discussion. Introduction to learning trough Case Method.

Competencies

Transversal

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION: Being aware of and understanding the mechanisms on which scientific research is based, as well as the mechanisms and instruments for transferring results among socio-economic agents involved in research, development and innovation processes.

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT: Being aware of and understanding the complexity of the economic and social phenomena typical of a welfare society, and being able to relate social welfare to globalisation and sustainability and to use technique, technology, economics and sustainability in a balanced and compatible manner.

TEAMWORK: Being able to work in an interdisciplinary team, whether as a member or as a leader, with the aim of contributing to projects pragmatically and responsibly and making commitments in view of the resources that are available.

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 25.5h 56.67 %
Medium group 9.8h 21.67 %
Laboratory classes 9.8h 21.67 %
Self Study 80h

Teaching Methodology

The course is taught throughout the first four months, from September to January over a period of 13 weeks. In one 3-hour session per week (including break (s)) will develop the content of the course, the theoretical exposition interspersed with exercises (some of them to solve in class), group dynamics, participatory and reflections cases. Part of the practical work, which will be evaluated, will be held in small groups. The educational material is available on the virtual campus, where they found the course content and reference material and extension of some of the topics covered. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The rating of the course is derived from the ratings of the exercises and / or cases to be proposed along the course and, above all, for the continuous assessment of the student, through their participation in the course and classroom interaction with the group in the practical classes. A variable number (3 to 5) of exercises/cases/problems to be solved out of classes will be proposed within the course. This work will represent aprox 50% of the total rating. Aprox 25% will be assigned to the participation/interaction in class while the other 25% aprox will correspond to the proposed exercises (up to 3 on the whole course) to be solved (individual or in group) in class. No final examination will be done

Test Rules

If there is one of the ongoing evaluation activities will be considered as zero score.

Office Hours

To be determined depending on the course, but generally on Fridays from 11 am and at any other time in hours and instead arranged by request.

Bibliography

Basic

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