Syllabus
1. Introduction to system dynamics
2. Tools and techniques of systems thinking
3. Causal diagrams
4. System archetypes of system behaviors
5. Development of dynamic models and hypotheses testing
6. Examples of models from various areas of human activities
7. Methodology of project management (managing scope, time, resources, risks, costs, benefits and performance)
8. Simulation game on project management
9. Development of a dynamic model of project management
Annotation
Students will learn the foundations and principles of systems dynamics. They will also learn basics of project management methodology which will be applied on complex project modeling, using the framework of system dynamics.
The style is interactive, based on syndicate and plenary discussions, solving and presenting case studies and managerial games.