GEO4-GIMA410 ECTSQ1EnglishMaster
Module 4: Introduction to Geo-information Project Management
FaculteitFaculty of Geosciences
NiveauMaster
Studiejaar2026-2027
Beschrijving
Course goals
Please note: the information in the course manual is binding.
After successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe and position projects and project management within an organisational and a scientific setting
- Acquire and apply key project management knowledge and skills necessary to initiate, plan, control and direct a GI related project
- Identify, specify, organize and evaluate key project management aspects and elements contributing to a valid GI related project proposal based on prior given requirements and constraints
- Demonstrate his/her ability to write an academic paper within the project management domain according to prescribed writing guidelines
Content
Profile
- The course focuses on the management of projects (related to GI)
- The course is distinct from Module 3 (GEO4-GIMA3) which specifically deals with the management of geo-information from an organisational point of view.
- The course approaches project management from an academic perspective.
Contents
The course is split in the following four parts:
1. Contact period Enschede:
Introduction to project management; scientific context; methodologies; supporting tools and techniques (workshop); team formation; examples of projects in practice.
2. Individual and team learning period
Video lectures, individual exercises, group exercises and readings on project management paradigms, frameworks, domains, and methods; team charter
3. Individual and team assignment period
Case study on developing a comprehensive proposal for a GI related project with staff member as advisor; individual research plan development as part of team project.
4. Contact period Utrecht
Exam; Poster presentations
Entry requirements
Letter of acceptance of the master programme Geographical Information Management and Applications
- The course focuses on the management of projects (related to GI)
- The course is distinct from Module 3 (GEO4-GIMA3) which specifically deals with the management of geo-information from an organisational point of view.
- The course approaches project management from an academic perspective.
Contents
The course is split in the following four parts:
1. Contact period Enschede:
Introduction to project management; scientific context; methodologies; supporting tools and techniques (workshop); team formation; examples of projects in practice.
2. Individual and team learning period
Video lectures, individual exercises, group exercises and readings on project management paradigms, frameworks, domains, and methods; team charter
3. Individual and team assignment period
Case study on developing a comprehensive proposal for a GI related project with staff member as advisor; individual research plan development as part of team project.
4. Contact period Utrecht
Exam; Poster presentations
Entry requirements
Letter of acceptance of the master programme Geographical Information Management and Applications
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