Systematization for Improvement of Project Activities in University by Applying Project Management and Fundamental Competencies

Abstract

An idea of systematization to improve a quality of both product and process of each project in university is introduced. The method of project management, which is well known as PMBOK (Project Management Body Of Knowledge) GUIDE, that is practically a world standard used in business world, is applied to improve project activities in this study as a methodology for the processes of projects. In addition, student awareness for completing project activities is also important. To satisfy this requirement, a definition of “Fundamental Competencies for Working Person” defined by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan in 2006 is also applied in this study. Utilizing the above standard and definition, formats for project planning and regular report to improve the project activities are introduced. From survey of awareness level on the competency factors of “Fundamental Competencies for Working Person” , students who have experienced project activities aware of the competency factors that are important in the project process to create project outputs. On the other hand, there were some project activities that could not be completed as planned, and it was recognized that management to guide students by teaching staff to complete the outputs are necessary. From research results, a style to improve the projects activities in universities are systematized.