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Today most of the development work and implementation of new technologies are performed as projects. At the same time there is a great lack of project managers on all levels as well as a lack of understanding of the most efficient way of realizing a project. This in spite of the fact that there are several standards and developed methodologies for assuring the quality and success of project realization.

After finishing the master’s programme, the participant should have knowledge and understanding within the area of quality assurance of project planning and execution. This includes the knowledge of project management according to ANSI 99 – 001 – 2000[1] and ISO 10006 both of which are standards for quality assurance. Furthermore the participant will have profound knowledge in the impact of randomness and risks in project management and operational development and being able to utilize the monte carlo techniques to solve decision problems.  Also, the importance of team development, according to FIRO-model[2], and is taught in one of the study courses to complement the understanding of what makes a management system serve its purpose. Furthermore, the roles of the stakeholders in a project will be understood. This defines the roles of the sponsor, project manager and the project team.
[1] PMBOK (Project Management Body Of Knowledge)[2] Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation

After the programme, the student should be able to:

• Function as a project manager, even in large projects
• Develop the project management team
• Use the tools necessary for planning and executing projects
• Design stochastic models for simulating risks processes and project execution
• Take the responsibility as a sponsor for more than one project by having proven tools for follow-ups and a management system that really works
• Develop and implement the management system that serves its purpose

By having the set of rules standardised by the ISO and ANSI standards the participant will have clear criteria for making a standpoint in the planning and execution of any project. The criteria will also make it easier for the future project manager to make judgements of the proper planning and evaluation of project management work. The tools for follow ups which are taught will enable the participant to supervise more than one project and make proper judgements for further execution.