81799 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SOFT SKILLS M

Anno Accademico 2018/2019

  • Docente: Roberto Verdone
  • Crediti formativi: 3
  • Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
  • Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza

Contenuti

The syllabus is reported below. More information on the course approach can be found on www.robertoverdone.org.

 

Success and Talent.

Soft Skills and their Role in Engineering.

Communication Skills.

Team Working.

Engineering as a Job.

Employability.

Project Management.

Research Project Proposals.

Business Model Proposals.

Experiences from the Field.

Testi/Bibliografia

Handouts provided by the instructor.

Metodi didattici

The time spent during classes (30 hours) will be based on:

Chalk and Talk (about 30%).

Active Learning: students will be grouped in teams and will work on assignments under the supervision of the instructor (about 30%).

Interactive Sessions: brainstormings, discussions, etc (about 20%).

A number of seminars given by professionals (about 20%).

Many classes will start with a chalk-and-talk session, followed by active learning and an interactive session.


Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

The student will undergo an oral exam. Prior to the date of the exam the student will deliver via email to the instructor:

1) a one page report on a topic agreed with the instructor, following the template provided by the instructor (see www.robertoverdone.org under "Courses")

2) a three page research project proposal, following the template provided by the instructor (see www.robertoverdone.org under "Courses")

3) A SWOT analysis related to a project agreed with the instructor.

4) A powerpoint presentation on a topic agreed with the instructor, following the template provided by the instructor (see www.robertoverdone.org under "Courses").

5) His/Her CV with a cover letter, simulating the application for a job position as project manager.

During the exam, all above items will be discussed orally.


Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Slidesets.

Link ad altre eventuali informazioni

http://www.robertoverdone.org

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Roberto Verdone