BPH_ABUP Business Projects (for Czech studies)

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Tuck Lloyd Crawford MacRae, M. B.A. (lecturer)
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: Mgr. Jana Nesvadbová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Mon 14:35–16:15 S309
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BPH_ABUP/01: Tue 11:05–12:45 S309, T. MacRae, P. Smutný
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(! BPH_BUPR Business Projects ) && (!NOWANY( BPH_BUPR Business Projects ))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 7 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/7, only registered: 0/7, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/7
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 Project Management. This includes creating an understanding of the need for project management and how the PRINCE2 method meets this need. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the characteristics and context of a project and the benefits of adopting PRINCE2. They will understand the purpose of the PRINCE2 roles, management products, themes, and principles, and they will be aware of what decisions the project manager is expected to make. Lastly, they will be fully versed in the purpose, objectives and context of the PRINCE2 processes and be well prepared to take the PRINCE2 Foundation Certification Examination should they choose to do so.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will have:


1. A thorough comprehension of the PRINCE2 methodology and the ability to apply it from the perspective of a project manager.

2. An understanding of risk and the ability to formulate a risk management strategy.

3. A basic understanding of project scheduling tools and techniques combined with a working knowledge of:
    a. Product Breakdown Structures;
    b. Product flow diagrams;
    c. Activity networks;
    d. Critical path analysis;
    e. Gantt charts;
    f. Work Breakdown Structures; and
    g. Resource allocation.

4. A knowledge of Product Based Planning and the ability to utilize the technique.

5. An understanding of cost estimating and project budgeting techniques and the ability to use them in the context of the course case study.

6. The ability to design and use progress tracking mechanisms and controls for time, cost, quality, risk, scope and benefits.
Syllabus

  • This course relies heavily on class participation and pre-class reading. A reading list will be posted in the Information System folder associated with this course the week before classes commence. Pre-course reading must be done before the first class.

    Class and Topic Schedule

    Other than those contained in the Student Guide posted in the Information System Course Folder, required readings are from the book:

    Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2, 2017 Edition.

    The book is available for purchase at the ESF library located at Lipova 41a in Brno or through the Masaryk University Shopping Centre:

    https://is.muni.cz/obchod/baleni/105111.

    The Lecture and Seminar Timetable can be downloaded from the Information System Course

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, workshops, case study.
Assessment methods

Grading Scheme

Graded Activity 1 worth 10% of Grade

 Project Initiation Documentation
60 min Exercise

Graded Activity 2 worth 15% of Grade

 Delivery Stage Activities
60 min Exercise

Graded Activity 3 worth 15% of Grade

 Project Closure Activities
60 min Exercise

Exam worth 60% of Grade

 Course Exam
60 min duration

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.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Předmět je nabízen pouze studentům v českých programech.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2018, recent)
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