Managing Sustainable Development Projects of Organizations (with Course Project)

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Course Managing Sustainable Development Projects of Organizations (with Course Project) (VVTVM24202) annotation

Project management for sustainable organizational development is a field of project management that seeks to integrate sustainability, green principles and practices into project planning, implementation, and evaluation. This means that projects not only consider economic, social, and ecological goals, but also contribute to the ability of organizations to adapt to changes and improve their operations in the long term. During this study subject, students will learn the application of the concept of sustainable development and green growth at the level of project management of the organization, will understand the necessity of sustainable projects, will learn the stages of the project management cycle, will be able to apply methodologies and standards suitable for managing sustainable projects, and will be able to analyze and evaluate the impact of projects. The aim is for students to develop a responsible and conscious approach to the management of projects aligned with sustainable development, and to be able to reflect on the consequences of their decisions for the social, economic, and environmental areas.

Aim of course 

The aim of this study subject is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to manage sustainable development and green projects in organizations. Students will become familiar with the principles of sustainable development and their application in the context of project management. They will learn to analyze and evaluate the impact of projects on the social, economic, and environmental aspects. Additionally, they will develop the ability to plan, implement, and monitor sustainable development projects of organizations, considering their complexity, risks, and interest groups.

Learning outcomes: students will master sustainable development principles within organizational project management, learning to analyze environmental, social, and economic impacts while applying modern project management methodologies to draft comprehensive sustainability documentation.

Faculty and course volume in credits: A 9-credit course of study for the Master's degree in the Faculty of Business Management.

Basic knowledge and skills required to study this course (if applicable): Business Fundamentals.

Course content

List of the Course lecture topics:

Sustainable development and green growth 

Key concepts of project management 

Planning for sustainable development and green projects 

Stakeholder engagement for sustainable development projects 

Resource management and procurement management in sustainable and green projects

Control of sustainable development projects 

Assessment of the social impact of projects 

Assessment of economic and environmental impact of projects 

Leadership and team dynamics in sustainable projects 

Risk management in sustainable projects 

Partnerships and networks for sustainable development projects 

Innovation and technology for sustainable development projects

List of the Course exercise topics:

Preparation of the sustainable development, green project proposal 

Natural capital valuation 

Social impact analysis 

Economic impact modeling 

Determining the scope of the project 

Creating a project schedule 

Project budget and cost management 

Project procurement management 

Project risk management 

Product life cycle assessment

Upon completion of the course with a positive assessment, a Certificate of Completion will be issued, which is transferable to any higher education institution. Upon completion of the course module without a final assessment, a certificate of completion of the course is issued.

The cost of the course is 703,50 Eur.