Project Management for Sustainable Development

A.Y. 2024/2025
3
Max ECTS
20
Overall hours
SSD
SECS-P/08
Language
English
Learning objectives
The course aims at.
- Analyzing the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects;
- Analyzing the project management approach to sustainable development,
- Analyzing the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of case studie
- Developing critical analysis of the cases.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should:
- Have a deep knowledge of the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects
- Be able to make autonomous evaluation of project management cases
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, throughtout the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course aims at:
- The framework of sustainable development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Agenda 2030.
- Analyzing the Result Based Management (RBM) approach
- Understanding the theory and analytical tools necessary to identify, design and implement sustainable development projects (project life cycle management);
- Analyzing the LogFrame approach for sustainable development projects
- Understanding the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Applying the analysis and tools of RBM through guided exercises and group presentations

By the end of the course, students should:
- Retain knowledge and understanding of the theory and tools necessary to develop and manage sustainable development projects
- Be able to develop autonomously a sustainable development project proposal
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, throughout the different phases of a project life cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
Prerequisites for admission
No previous knowledge of project management or development required, good English knowledge is necessary.
Teaching methods
Teaching, guided exercises and students' presentations.
Teaching Resources
Slides and links to publications from UN and Development Agencies (the latter are optional).
Assessment methods and Criteria
Attendance (20%), in class participation (30%) and final assignment (50%)
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT - University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor: Cravenna Bianca
Professor(s)
Reception:
18:00-19:00 Monday
Zoom - please email to make appointment