OBGP 3310 - Project Management Practice in Development and Humanitarian Contexts

This course will delve into the way project management concepts are applied in the humanitarian and development fields. With a focus on the practical application of project management principles, and drawing from concrete situations and case studies, it covers key project management concepts and tools used throughout the project cycle from identification to close out. It will provide students with an overview of how different functions, including support services, contribute to project management, and introduce them to some of the contextual requirements of implementing projects in high-risk areas or acute humanitarian crises. While this course is focused on providing students with practical knowledge of project management, they will also be invited to reflect on the wider implications of implementing project management principles to support development or respond to humanitarian crises.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding of general and sector-specific project management concepts and tools.
2. Ability to apply project management concepts and tools to real-life situations in humanitarian and development contexts.
3. Ability to assess the overall health of a project at different stages of its lifecycle and propose corrective actions where necessary.

Professional Skills
1. Project Management
2. Team work
3. Problem solving
4. Basic Finance

Louis MALLIET

Séminaire

English

- Attendance: 4 hours a fortnight / 24 hours a semester
- Online learning activities: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester
- Reading and Preparation for Class: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester
- Research and Preparation for Group Work: 3 hours a week / 36 hours a semester
- Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 3 hours a week / 36 hours a semester

None

Spring 2024-2025

Students will be expected to prepare a written concept note with annexes covering essential project planning tools by session 5.
Students will have to present a project analysis and corrective action plan in sessions 7 and 8.
At the end of the course, students will be expected to write a minor essay (max. 1000 words).
Participation will account for 10% of the final score.

Students will receive written feedback on their concept notes and essays. Verbal feedback will be given to groups after their presentations and subsequent discussions. General feedback will be shared with the class to ensure everyone benefits from the collective learnings.