Project Management for Sustainable Development

A.Y. 2023/2024
3
Max ECTS
20
Overall hours
SSD
SECS-P/08
Language
English
Learning objectives
The course aims at.
- Analyzing the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects;
- Analyzing the project management approach to sustainable development,
- Analyzing the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of case studie
- Developing critical analysis of the cases.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should:
- Have a deep knowledge of the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects
- Be able to make autonomous evaluation of project management cases
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, throughtout the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course aims at:
- Understanding the theory and analytical tools necessary to identify, design and implement sustainable development projects;
- Analyzing the Result Based Management (RBM) approach
- Analyzing the LogFrame approach for sustainable development projects
- Analyzing the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Applying the analysis and tools of RBM

By the end of the course, students should:
- Retain knowledge and understanding of the theory and tools necessary to develop and manage sustainable development projects
- Be able to develop autonomously a sustainable development project proposal
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, throughout the different phases of a project life cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
Prerequisites for admission
No previous knowledge of project management is required
Teaching methods
Teaching, guided exercises and students' presentations.
Teaching Resources
Slides
Assessment methods and Criteria
Attendance (20%), in class participation (30%) and final assignment (50%)
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT - University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor: Cravenna Bianca
Professor(s)
Reception:
18:00-19:00 Monday
Zoom - please email to make appointment