ENSb1260 Project management

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Markéta Seidlová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Kateřina Hendrychová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 22. 9. 12:00–15:40 U32, Fri 6. 10. 12:00–15:40 U32, Fri 20. 10. 12:00–15:40 U32, Fri 3. 11. 12:00–15:40 U32, Fri 1. 12. 12:00–15:40 U32, Fri 15. 12. 12:00–15:40 U32
Prerequisites
! ENS260 Project management &&!NOW( ENS260 Project management )&&TYP_STUDIA(B)
Without prerequisites.
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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 13/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide basic information and practical examples on project management and writing of project application.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student:
- will able to design and process a grant application (project intent and description, wbs, budget, timetable);
- will be able to orientate in concepts needed for project management (project communication, time management, risks management, team coordination, stakeholders). - able to recognize the importance of each part of the project application, identify the key content items of the project application
- have the ability to coordinate the team when preparing the project application
Syllabus
  • Course content are aspects of project management and project / grant application writing in the context of NGOs. The lesson contains a theoretical part as well as a practical part, when students process their own project applications.
  • Project writing and grant applications: defining the project, creating a realistic project plan, working with risks, financial aspects of project, evaluation and project termination.
  • Project management: the basics of managerial communication with a focus on project team management, project cycle, work with time, conflict resolution.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Machálek, P. et al. 2014. Dotační politiky EU. Jak napsat dobrou projektovou žádost. Brno: MuniPress.
  • DOLEŽAL, Jan, Jiří KRÁTKÝ and Ondřej CINGL. 5 kroků k úspěšnému projektu : 22 šablon klíčových dokumentů a 3 kompletní reálné projekty. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2013, 181 s. ISBN 9788024746319. URL info
  • ŠTEFÁNEK, Radoslav. Projektové řízení pro začátečníky. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2011, vi, 304. ISBN 9788025128350. info
  • SVOZILOVÁ, Alena. Projektový management. 2., aktualiz. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2011, 380 s. ISBN 9788024736112. info
  • BARKER, Stephen and Rob COLE. Projektový management pro praxi. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2009, 155 s. ISBN 9788024728384. info
Teaching methods
A theoretical introduction followed by practically oriented learning using experiential learning techniques such as teamwork in groups, discussion, solution of model situations. Part of the course is to process your own project application.
Assessment methods
Exam conditions:
- processed part of the project application delivered in time
- attendance
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
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