Project Management based on a PBL approach. Consolidation and extension of project management knowledge and application by students with a high degree of interaction.

For companies it is essential to realise products quickly, economically and in a customer-oriented way. In this context approaches to agile and user-centred product development such as Scrum and Design Thinking are increasing in importance. Compared to traditional product development methods, agile methods promise higher quality and customer satisfaction coupled with reduced expenditure.

Alliances within innovation ecosystems are essential for developing new business models that address the increasing complexity of technologies and systems, as well as the intensifying global competition. Organizations are compelled to prioritize selected partnerships for value creation. We will emphasize the role of alliances and collaborations in driving innovation within these ecosystems.

The constantly augmenting complexity of technologies and systems, the increased pressure caused by competition, the need for shortening time-to-market and the thereby implied growing risks force organizations to increasingly focus on core competencies. The students will experience hands-on collaboration with industrial partners is a key value creation opportunity for successful ventures

In order to be successful, new strategies / innovative business models have to be implemented in the market as well as in the company itself. This requires proactively managed transition processes. This module deals with such transition processes on three levels: change management theory – best-practice examples – one’s own practice.

The course gives a detailed introduction into various aspects of classic and agile project management. Established concepts and methods for initiating, planning and executing projects are introduced and major challenges discussed. Additionally the course covers different agile and hybrid project management concepts.

The course gives a detailed introduction on various aspects of professional project management out of theory and practice. Established concepts and methods for project organization, planning, execution and evaluation are introduced and major challenges discussed. The course includes an introduction to specialized project management software as well as agile project management concepts.

The course gives a detailed introduction on various aspects of professional project management out of theory and practice. Established concepts and methods for project organization, planning, execution and evaluation are introduced and major challenges discussed. The course includes an introduction on specialized project management software.