Master 2020/2021

Initiating and Planning Projects

Type: Elective course (Urban Development and Spatial Planning)

Area of studies: Urban Planning

Delivered by: Vysokovsky Graduate School of Urbanism

Where: Faculty of Urban and Regional Development

When: 2 year, 3 module

Mode of studies: distance learning

Instructors: Aleksandr Ryzhkov

Master’s programme: Transport Planning

Language: English

ECTS credits: 2

Contact hours: 2

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Successful projects require careful upfront planning. In this course, you’ll learn the key roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project team. You’ll also learn to answer some key questions upfront to help you meet project objectives: What will this project accomplish? Why is this project important? Who benefits from this project? How will we plan for successful outcomes?

Learning Objectives

• The courses in the Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization are a recommended precursor to UCI's Applied Project Management Certificate.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Anticipate common sources of conflict within a project environment
• Identify project stakeholders
• Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager
• Summarize the key elements of a project plan

Course Contents

• Scope Matters
  In this module, we will define the purpose of using a project charter, summarize the key elements of a project plan, and discuss the scope statement and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Get to Know your Stakeholders
  In this module, we will understand the definition of a project stakeholder, identify who they are, identify their information needs, and define responsibility for managing stakeholders and controlling their engagement.
• Get Started!
  Get started in this module by reviewing the course overview and participating in the course survey.
• What is a Project?
  In this module, we will identify the key characteristics of a project, identify primary project constraints, define the role and responsibilities of the project manager, and identify Project Organizational Structures.
• Wrap Up
  Wrap up this course by meeting our industry expert panelists, taking the final exam, and participating in our post course survey.
• Authority vs. Influence
  In this module, we will describe the difference between authority and influence and identify common sources of conflict within a project environment.

Assessment Elements

• MOOC
• Class presentation
  Oral presentation presupposes mini-research project conducted individually by the student. The results are being presented during the class in front of the group. The presentation is followed by questions and remarks from the audience. TIme limits: 10 min for presentation, 5 min for questions.

Interim Assessment

• Interim assessment (3 module)
  0.3 * Class presentation + 0.7 * MOOC

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Lukin Sergey Gennadyevich. (2011). Initiating and planning projects in the region’s economy. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.6455018A

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Baugh, A. (2015). Stakeholder Engagement : The Game Changer for Program Management. Boca Raton, FL: Auerbach Publications. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=953665