MPH_BUPR Business Projects

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Petr Smutný, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Petr Smutný, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Petr Smutný, 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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SOUHLAS
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 1 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/1, only registered: 0/1
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of a structured approach to managing projects in an international environment. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the characteristics and context of a project and the benefits of adopting a comprehensive and structured project management method. They will understand the purpose of the core project management principles, roles, main project management areas (themes), and processes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have:

1. A thorough comprehension project management and the ability to apply it from the perspective of a project manager.
2. An in-depth understanding of risk and the ability to formulate a well-defined and implementable risk management strategy.
3. An overall understanding of project scheduling tools and techniques.
4. A thorough knowledge of Product Based Planning and the ability to utilize the technique for all plans specified in the course.
5. An intermediate knowledge of cost estimating and project budgeting techniques and the ability to use them in the context of the course deliverables.
6. The ability to design and use progress tracking mechanisms and controls for time, cost, quality, risk, scope and benefits.
Syllabus
  • The topics covered will include:
  • Course Introduction
    Project management - definition and rationale
    Project as an organisation
    Starting up - benefits and business case
    Planning
    Risk management
    Managing quality and change
    Tracking progress
    Closing a project
Literature
    required literature
  • Managing successful projects with Prince2. Sixth edition. Norwich: Axelos, 2017, 327 pp. ISBN 978-0-11-331533-8. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, self-study, consultations, seminar work.
Assessment methods
Written exam.
Seminar work evaluation is part of the overall grade.
Minimum passing score = 60 % of max. total points available.

Any copying, keeping a record of tests or carrying the tests out, using forbidden aids including any communication devices or any other breach of objectivity of the exam is regarded as a failure to meet the obligations of the subject and as a serious breach of study regulations. As a consequence, the teacher grades the student with "F" and the dean is allowed to initiate a disciplinary action, which might lead to the termination of the studies.
Information for students going on a study stay abroad:
The course cannot be completed without meeting the attendance requirement. In the case of a planned internship abroad, students are advised to register for this course in an earlier/later year than when it is recommended in their curriculum.
You may try to find an equivalent course at the host university. Students must consult the course equivalency with the guarantor before including it in their learning agreement.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
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