TPK 5110 Quality and Risk Management in Projects

Objective

To give basic insight into the theoretical foundation and practical applications of quality and risk management in projects.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in statistics and probability theory.

Course Description

The project’s surroundings, the stakeholder model, stakeholder analysis and management, the business processes of projects, process modeling of projects, performance assessment of projects, using quality improvement tools in projects. Risk managements focuses on risk identification, risk modeling and quantification, updating of risk model in light of the project evolution, and experience and feedback control loops.

Lectures and Exercises

Lectures and group work.

Per week: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours exercises, 7 hours self study.

First lecture: Monday 21 August 2006: 10:15- 12:00 in auditorium VG1

Course Material

Selected papers and chapters in books and a course compendium in project risk identification and modeling.

Responsible Professor

Professor Bjørn Andersen