2025/2026
Управление проектами в международных компаниях
Статус:
Маго-лего
Где читается:
Высшая школа бизнеса
Когда читается:
2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
24
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course Project Management in International Companies introduces students to the fundamental principles and contemporary practices of project management in multinational environments. It aims to equip students with both conceptual understanding and practical tools for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects that involve multiple countries, partners, and cultures. The course emphasizes the integration of project management methodologies, such as those defined in the PMBOK, ISO 21500, PRINCE2 with the realities of global business and international cooperation. By studying theoretical frameworks and real-life cases, students learn to approach projects as strategic instruments for achieving organizational goals and implementing corporate strategies in dynamic global markets.
The course combines lectures and seminars in a logical sequence that follows the life cycle of a project and the PMBOK knowledge areas. Lectures introduce key concepts, frameworks, and standards, while seminars are focused on case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises that simulate the work of international project teams. The first part of the course addresses the global environment of projects, cultural and organizational factors, and the role of stakeholders in international settings. The central part focuses on integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and communication management, demonstrating how these areas interact in real-world project scenarios. The final part examines advanced topics such as risk management, procurement and tendering under international standards (including FIDIC), and value engineering as a means to maximize project effectiveness.
Through the combination of conceptual study and applied exercises, students develop both the analytical and interpersonal skills required for managing global projects. By the end of the course, participants will be able to define project objectives, plan and organize work breakdown structures, allocate resources, coordinate multicultural teams, and apply communication and control mechanisms ensuring effective project delivery. Practical assignments and teamwork serve as continuous assessment tools culminating in the final examination.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply structured project management tools, coordinate multicultural project teams, and deliver outcomes that align with corporate strategies of international organizations.
Learning Objectives
- The objective of the course is to build students’ ability to manage projects in international environments where complexity arises from cultural diversity, geographic dispersion, and differences in organizational practices. The course aims to develop a systematic understanding of how global projects are initiated, planned, executed, and controlled within multinational companies. It focuses on integrating project management methodologies with the realities of international business, strategic alignment, and cross-cultural collaboration. Students will enhance their competence in applying PMBOK-based tools to the context of global projects, designing project structures adapted to international constraints, and leading distributed teams. The course also contributes to the development of analytical, communicative, and leadership skills essential for coordinating stakeholders and achieving strategic objectives in multinational settings.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- explain the role of projects as instruments of international strategy implementation and identify the distinctive features of global projects compared to domestic ones
- analyze the international project environment, including cultural, organizational, and stakeholder factors that affect project success
- develop project initiation documents, including the Project Charter and Scope Statement, tailored to multi-country and multi-partner contexts
- apply schedule and cost management tools (network diagrams, CPM, baseline control) to plan and monitor project performance in an international environment
- organize multicultural project teams and manage resources, motivation, and leadership challenges across cultures
- design communication plans and risk management frameworks ensuring effective coordination between geographically dispersed participants
- evaluate procurement options, supplier proposals, and tender documentation in accordance with international standards and FIDIC principles
- use value engineering methods to optimize project scope, cost, and performance while maintaining strategic alignment
- demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in managing international projects, respecting cultural diversity and promoting trust within global teams
Course Contents
- Section 1. International Project Context and Environment
- Section 2. Project Planning and Integration in Multinational Settings
- Section 3. Implementation, Risk, Procurement and Leadership
Assessment Elements
- Class ParticipationActive engagement in class discussions, group exercises, and analysis of international project cases.
- Team Project AssignmentGroup project including Project Charter, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Risk Register. Presentation and defense of project results.
- Individual AssignmentsForm of assessment: 1. Analytical memo on international tender evaluation; 2. Individual practical exercise in MS Project / Excel (blocking element). Failure to complete the blocking element (MS Project / Excel Exercise) results in a “Not Admitted” status for the final test.
- Final TestForm of assessment: Test-based exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice and situational questions (PMP-style). Duration — 75 minutes. Passing threshold — 50%.
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 2nd module0.1 * Class Participation + 0.4 * Final Test + 0.25 * Individual Assignments + 0.25 * Team Project Assignment
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Binder, J. (2007). Global Project Management : Communication, Collaboration and Management Across Borders. Aldershot, England: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=269279
- Project management : a strategic managerial approach, Meredith, J. R., 2022
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- AXELOS. (2017). Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2: Vol. 2017 edition. TSO, The Stationery Office.
- Fossum, K. R., Binder, J. C., Madsen, T. K., Aarseth, W., & Andersen, B. (2019). Success factors in global project management:A study of practices in organizational support and the effects on cost and schedule. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMPB-09-2018-0182
- Hunt, J. A., & Project Management Institute. (2018). PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide. Indianapolis: Sybex. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1693203
- Kerzner, H. (2019). Innovation Project Management : Methods, Case Studies, and Tools for Managing Innovation Projects. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2183351
- Krusi, M., & Whitty, S. J. (2019). The Practitioner’s Tapestry: Revealing the epistemological diversity to project management knowledge. Journal of Modern Project Management, 7(3), 196–226. https://doi.org/10.19255/JMPM02010
- Pace, M. (2019). A Correlational Study on Project Management Methodology and Project Success. Journal of Engineering, Project & Production Management, 9(2), 56–65. https://doi.org/10.2478/jeppm-2019-0007
- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) : global governance through voluntary consensus, Murphy, C. N., 2009