On successful completion of this course the student will:
understand the specifics of international projects (compared to "standard" projects)
understand the project management cycle in the context of international projects
develop a project plan for an international project
apply tools for structuring, managing and controlling international projects

Not applicable

Definition of international projects
The project management process
Project organization in multinational companies
Developing a project plan
Tools for structuring, scheduling and managing projects
Specifics of project management in an international context
Co-operating in international projects
Controlling international projects
Practicing the use of tools for managing international projects

Cleland, D. I. & Gareis, R. (eds.) (2006). Global Project Management Handbook. 2nd ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

Köster, K. (2009). International Project Management. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Lientz, B. P. & Rea, K. P. (2003). International Project Management. London: Academic Press.

Lecture & discussion
Group work

Class participation (20%)
Group work (80%)