87124 - Project Evaluation Management M

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course will be the introduction to the assessment of investments in the framework of industrial projects of the chemical and process industry, and the introduction to project management. Skill will be provided on the main tools used for the assessment of investments and for project management.

Course contents

The course is composed of two modules:

Module 1: Project Evaluation
Module 2: Project Management

Module 1 aims to provide students with the basic knowledge needed to understand the characteristics and functioning of a business; to present the main tools for representing and analyzing business performance; and to provide the foundational instruments for the economic analysis of key business decisions. The first part of the module focuses on the introduction to the financial statements as an analytical tool for business management. The second part covers costs for decision-making and the techniques for economic evaluation of investments, providing students with both the theoretical foundations and analytical methodologies.

Module 2 aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge for managing projects in an industrial context. Starting from the definitions of project and process, the module introduces the culture, tools, and techniques available in the literature for managing complex projects in critical environments. Both waterfall and agile project frameworks will be illustrated. The module also addresses relational aspects critical to project management, such as communication, leadership, and team building. Finally, students will learn the fundamental techniques for the economic evaluation of projects.

Readings/Bibliography

Module 1:

• R.N. Anthony, D.M. Macrì, L.K. Breitner, Il Bilancio. Analisi economiche per le decisioni e la comunicazione della performance, McGraw-Hill.

• R.N. Anthony, D.F. Hawkins, D.M. Macrì, K.A. Merchant, Sistemi di controllo: analisi economiche per le decisioni aziendali, McGraw-Hill, Milano

Module 2:

• Baglieri E., Biffi A. et al, “Organizzare e gestire progetti” – ETAS, Milano, 1999
• R. D. Archibald, "Managing High-Technology Programs and Projects" - Wiley, 2003 - edizione italiana Franco Angeli, 2004
• David Corbucci, "Agile Project Management" - Franco Angeli, 2019
• D. Goleman, “Intelligenza Emotiva” - Bur
  M. Morrel, S. Capparell “La Via di Shackleton – la dimensione umana della leadership: come costruire una squadra vincente con passiona, humor e intelligenza” - Sonzogno Editore

Teaching methods

• Lectures
• Exercises
• Case studies discussion

Assessment methods

• The exam aims to assess the achievement of the following learning objectives: an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of financial accounting and management accounting; knowledge of managerial concepts, techniques, and tools supporting business decision-making.

  • The final grade is the arithmetic average of the grades obtained in Module 1 and Module 2.

  • Only students who are regularly enrolled in the course are allowed to sit the exam.

  • Registration for the exam must be completed exclusively through the AlmaEsami system.

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