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351-0764-00L 2 Credits MSC D-MTEC

Project Management

Projektmanagement

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Pius Baschera, Dr. Claudia Casciaro
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Pius Baschera
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:38

Abstract

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.

Objective

Projects are not only the base of work in modern enterprises but also the primary type of cooperation with customers. Master and PhD students of ETH will often work in or manage projects in the course of their career. Good project management knowledge is not only a guarantee for individual, but also for company wide success. The goal of this course is to give a detailed introduction into project management. The students should learn to plan and execute a project.

Content

Project planning (aims, appointments, capacities, efforts and costs), project organization, scheduling and risk analysis, project execution, supervision and control, project evaluation, termination and documentation, conflict management, multinational project management, IT support

Resources

Lecture Notes

In general the course material (slides) will be posted 1 day prior to the lecture.

Literature

Meredith, Jack R.; Mantel, Samuel, J., Jr.: Project Management: A Managerial Approach. New York: Wiley, 2003/6. Kerzner, Harold:Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling. New York: Wiley, 2001

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Keine.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Projektmanagement
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (HG D 7.1)
2 h weekly

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