MPH_PRMG Project management

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Bc. Sylva Žáková Talpová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ing. Jan Žák (lecturer)
Bc. Kateřina Kubíčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ing. Jan Žák (seminar tutor)
Ing. Bc. Sylva Žáková Talpová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Bc. Sylva Žáková Talpová, Ph.D.
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Vlasta Radová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Thu 14:00–14:50 P303, except Thu 15. 9., except Thu 3. 11.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MPH_PRMG/01: Thu 15:00–15:50 P303, except Thu 15. 9., except Thu 3. 11., J. Žák, S. Žáková Talpová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 60 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 6/60, only registered: 0/60
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquire the knowledge needed for project management and above all the ability to apply them on specific projects. The course focuses on the principles of management of all project phases, based on an international standard of project management IPMA. The course also includes information on certification. The course uses the e-learning application, which enables students to work in society 4.0. The course is an eligible educational activity for IPMA certification (grade D). After successful completion of the course it is possible to obtain a certificate of education (12 hours). Students will be acquainted with other international standards (PRINCE2, PMI).
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- Explain the essence of project management and able to decide on its use
- Explain the link between the fundamental variables in the project (time, cost, scope, quality) and use this knowledge to solve practical examples
- Apply basic methods and techniques of project management to the real cases
- Demonstrate knowledge required for IPMA Project Management Certification (Level D)
- collaborate on IPMA projects (as well as other) even in the international environment, which enables them to benefit from globalising society
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to project management
  • (introduction, organization of the subject, essence of project management, project management standards, agile approaches to project management, project definition, project boundaries)
  • 2. Introduction + pre-project phase
  • (organizational structure of projects, project phases, project stakeholders, SMART goal, Iron triangle, e-learning application: planning)
  • 3. Pre-project phase
  • (opportunity study, feasibility study, economic evaluation of projects, logical framework matrix, e-learning application: realization)
  • 4. Start + project planning
  • (project initiation, project success criteria, project planning , scope management)
  • 5. Project Planning
  • (planning people and resources, time planning, estimation, critical path method, Gannt diagram) 6. Project Planning
  • (planning, conflict of resources, change management e-learning application: timeline)
  • 7. project planning + implementation
  • (project risk management, e-learning application: split the project into activities)
  • 8. examples of real projects
  • 9. management of the project
  • (project control and management, e-learning application: risks
  • 10. behavioral competences
  • (team, team development phases, team leadership, conflict, negotiation, leadership)
  • 11. Presentation of projects
  • 12. Project management certification
Literature
    required literature
  • DOLEŽAL, Jan. Projektový management : komplexně, prakticky a podle světových standardů. První vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2016, 418 stran. ISBN 9788024756202. URL info
  • DOLEŽAL, Jan, Pavel MÁCHAL and Branislav LACKO. Projektový management podle IPMA. 2., aktualizované a doplně. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2012, 526 stran. ISBN 9788024742755. URL info
    recommended literature
  • BILLINGHAM, Vicky. Project management : how to plan and deliver a successful project. 2nd edition. Wales: Studymates, 2017, 288 stran. ISBN 9781842853238. info
  • NEWTON, Richard. Project management step by step : how to plan and manage a highly successful project. Second edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2016, xx, 184. ISBN 9781292142197. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, individual tasks and practical team tasks in the e-learning application (enabling to wwork in the Society 4.0)
Throughout the semester, meetings will be held each week that combine a lecture and a seminar. The relevant topics will be presented and applied to real-case examples. The course is based on the IPMA project management standard. Therefore, there are four exercises needed for this certification (certification is not included in the course). These exercises will be explained at the seminar. Students´ knowledge will be tested by a test exercise at another seminar. These four tasks will be evaluated and thus this is a part of the final evaluation of the course.
The last part of the course is a team task in an e-learning application (project creation). The fulfillment of the tasks in the e-learning application is also a part of the final evaluation.
The exam is written.
Assessment methods
Written exam. To be able to pass the exam, it is necessary to pass two out of four test exercises at the seminar, to fulfill the individual task in the e-learning application (a successful completion of the implementation phase of the project) and the team project in the e-learning application.

Points:
- planning of project (e-learning, individually): 4 points
- realization of project (e-learning, individually): 2 points and up to 4 points for quality
- creating a team project (e-learning): project creation: 10 points, for quality up to 10 points
- seminar exercises: 40 points (maximum 10 points / exercise)
- written test: 50 points

Therefore, all parts of the course (e-learning, exercises, test) must be completed. Minimum of 10 points in the test. The minimum total score fto pass the course is 60 points.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet pro otevření předmětu je 10 zapsaných studentů. / The minimum number of enrolled students to open the course is 10.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024.
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