The general objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of project management, focusing on the ten key areas of project management. Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate projects in developing country contexts, considering the dynamics of both the public and private sectors.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
-Understand the fundamental concepts of project management, including the definition and types of projects, as well as their applicability in specific contexts of developing countries.
-Develop skills to manage the 10 key areas of project management, including integration, scope, time, financial management, quality, human resources, communications, risk management, procurement, and stakeholder relations.
-Analyze and manage projects from both the public and private sector perspectives, considering the differences in objectives, resources, and involved actors.
-Apply planning, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies and tools in real, simulated, or developing country context projects.
-Develop decision-making competencies, considering the economic, financial, social, and environmental factors that affect projects in developing countries.
-Evaluate the risks associated with projects in developing countries and develop appropriate strategies for risk mitigation based on specific contexts.
-Enhance teamwork skills in multidimensional teams for project management, collaborating with actors from diverse areas (public, private, NGOs, etc.) and adapting communication to different stakeholders.
-Design effective communication strategies, both internal and external, to ensure project success and engage key stakeholders.
-Understand the challenges and opportunities of working on international projects and in developing countries, analyzing both technical and cultural, economic, and political aspects.