PROJMGNT 7024 - Complex Project Management

This course is intended to help students better prepare for managing complex projects in the current and future business worlds, characterized by emergence and uncertainty. A variety of relevant theories and tools are covered, including systems theory and systems thinking, the concept of an evolving toolbox for complex project management. Real-life complex project management case studies are discussed in the context of the various domains, including air, maritime and urban transportation, construction, infrastructure, consulting, disaster recovery, and defence. Topics include, governance, organisational culture, pattern recognition and management, policy management, test and evaluation, advanced visualization, modelling and simulation; adaptability, agility and resilience, stakeholder management, leadership, negotiation and conflict resolutions; systemic risk management, and systemic innovation. This course is intended to help students better prepare for managing complex projects in the current and future business worlds, characterized by emergence and uncertainty. Topics include systems theory and systems thinking; governance; organizational culture; pattern recognition and management; policy management; test and evaluation; advanced visualization; modelling and simulation; adaptability, agility and resilience; stakeholder management; leadership; negotiation and conflict resolutions; systemic risk management; and systemic innovation. A variety of relevant tools are also covered, including the concept of an evolving toolbox for complex project management. Real-life complex project management case studies are discussed in the context of the various domains, including air, maritime and urban transportation, construction, infrastructure, consulting, disaster recovery, and defence.