Face-to-face Course

Fundamentals of Project Management: From Initiation to Project Closure

A short description of the course:

Short description of the course:

This short module introduces students to the fundamental principles of project

management and the lifecycle of managing projects successfully. Participants will learn

how projects are initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and closed using simple and

practical concepts. The course will combine key concepts with real-world examples from

infrastructure, technology, and business projects. Students will gain an understanding of

project goals, planning techniques, teamwork, and risk management. Through interactive

discussions and practical illustrations, the module will demonstrate how effective project

management contributes to successful organizational outcomes.

Teacher:

- Kumar Gaurav Thakur 

Doctoral Candidate - Business Administration
Department of Economics
Central European University

Kumar Gaurav Thakur is a PhD candidate in Business Administration at Central European

University, Austria. His research focuses on collaboration, innovation, and strategic

decision-making in project-based industries. Before entering academia, he worked for over

eight years as a manager at Larsen & Toubro Ltd., India’s largest engineering and

construction firm, where he managed large infrastructure and EPC project works. Kumar is

a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Green Belt. His research

has been presented at international conferences, including the Academy of Management,

IEEM and the Academy of International Business.

Date:

May 04:       14:00-16:00

May 05-08: 10:00-12:00

 Room: Virtual Library

Working language: English