This module consists of two parts.
| Exam numbers | 70603 and 70604 |
| Module number | IIS-57060 |
| Course number | IIS-70603 and IIS-70604 |
| ECTS | 2,5 (MGP) + 2,5 (MIT) |
| Frequency | Winter term |
| Language | English |
About Managing Global Projects
Increasing globalization of business operations and the high importance of project structures for global operations force companies worldwide to develop and strengthen their capabilities for managing global projects. Therefore, future professionals capable of successfully coordinating projects across multiple countries and cultures will have excellent career prospects. To prepare students for the task of managing global projects, the course topics include:
- Characteristics and organization of global projects,
- Cultural influences (effects and remedies),
- Controlling of globally distributed projects,
- Challenges of IS outsourcing/offshoring projects.
For each of these topics, students will be given an introduction to the topic (knowledge transfer) and then work on real-world examples to gain deeper insights into the topic (knowledge application).
In addition, students will work in teams on projects during the semester.
Goals
The main goal of the course is to familiarize students with the foundations of successful management in global IT-projects.
The course follows a student-centered learning approach, consisting of a cycle of knowledge transfer and application.
The students will:
- describe the project life cycle
- evaluate challenges caused by distance in globally distributed projects and learn about the approaches of dealing with them
- evaluate IT archetypes and decision domains
- evaluate PMOs in (IT) organization
- analyze different collaboration tools
Exam
Written Examination (Klausur)
About Managing Information Technology
The traditional role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) as gatekeeper of technology and protector of corporate information asset activities is changing. Next to the daily duties to keep the IT operations and projects running – often facing shrinking budget constraints – an enterprise IT manager becomes an important business partner in supporting the transformation of the traditional business to the digital age.
The course has a strong focus on the role of IT within different types of enterprises and highlights IT from two different angles: IT as organizational function and IT as driver of organizational transformation.
The lecture is divided into two parts:
- IT Management in enterprises
- IT-driven business models
IMPORTANT
The entire course will be held online via Zoom.
Goals
The main goal of the course is to familiarize students with the foundation of successful management in global IT-projects.
The students will
- descriebe and explain key IT Managment models,
- descirbe the project life cycle,
- explain and evaluate design options of an IT organization and challenges of the CIO,
- explain main organizational IT cost categories and tasks of managing IT costs,
- describe components of a (digital) business model,
- evaluate (digital) business models,
- evaluate IT archetypes and decision domains,
- evaluate PMOs in (IT) organization analyze different collaboration tools,
- understand the impact of new technologies, such as Big Data Technologies, on value creation.
Exam
Students have to hand in two assignments during the course. The final grade compromises of both assigments.
Registration
Enrollment for Managing Global Projects: Via Studon between 10.10.2025 starting 10:10 and 12.10.2025 ending 12:10.
There is only one registration required for the whole module (consisting of Managing Global Projects and Managing Information Technology).
Maximum number of participants: 32 – the entire course is held online.
Organisation
see StudOn for more information
Contact
Dr. Tobias Clement
Lange Gasse 20
90403 Nürnberg
- Phone number: +499115302-95900
- Email: tobias.clement@fau.de