NA_PM Project Management

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mirela Moldoveanu, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Přemysl Písař, Ph.D., MBA
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Markéta Knížková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NA_PM/pBMPH: each even Tuesday 12:15–12:59 S24, each even Tuesday 13:00–13:45 S24, each even Tuesday 14:00–14:44 S24, each even Tuesday 14:45–15:30 S24, except Tue 11. 12. ; and Tue 4. 12. 12:15–13:45 S24, 14:00–15:30 S24, M. Moldoveanu
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is designed for students who are interested in the Project Management field; pursue a career in Project Management or who wish to enhance their current knowledge and skills. At the centre of the course is a case study that is used to illustrate both Project Management fundamentals and methodological framework. Students will be able to understand what constitutes a project and will be able to define the key elements of a project, the need to undertake feasibility studies and to state the key objectives in planning projects. Student should be able to work with information on how to balance scope, time and cost in Project Management. They will be able to explain the process of monitoring and controlling projects. They will learn to prepare a communication plan and a risk plan. They will learn the use of change management in projects. Students will proceed their own project in project management planning software. Closer information will be defined by teacher.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: •Comprehend and apply the basic concepts relative to the life-cycle of any project; •Comprehend and apply the basic concepts relative to a Project Management methodology; •Understand the additional complexities of a project; •Understand the systemic relationship between Project Management Knowledge Areas and Process Groups no matter the project methodology deployed.
Syllabus
  • 1/ Introduction to Project Management;
  • 2/ The role of the Project Manager and Project Cycles;
  • 3/ Project Initiation;
  • 4/ Project Planning -WBS;
  • 5/ Project Planning- Scheduling;
  • 6/ Project Planning-Cost Estimating;
  • 7/ Project Execution;
  • 8/ Close out protocol;
  • 9/ Risk Management;
  • 10/Project Control ;
  • 11/ Project Organisation;
  • 12/ Balancing resources ;
Literature
    required literature
  • Project Management. 2016. ISBN 9781911396055.
    recommended literature
  • Idiot's Guides: Project Management, Sixth Edition. 2014. ISBN 9781615644421.
  • Meredith, J. R. & Mantel, S. J., Jr. (2006). Project management: A managerial approach (6th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons)
Teaching methods
The subject is delivered by lectures in full-time study 12 lectures of theory and real business cases, projects and simulations; demonstrating the role of Project Management in business. All students include part time study and ISP should attend 50% of seminars as a minimum. In case of lack attendance student will select some course topic with teacher agreement for extra assignment. The closer conditions will be uploaded by teacher to IS during the course. In case of lack attendance student will select topic with teacher agreement for extra assignment. The closer conditions will be uploaded by teacher to IS during the course.
Assessment methods
Teacher define student´s project – project in real company or students ID project (needed teacher´s agreement for selected company). This project will be oriented to course knowledge and evaluated max. by 60 points. Minimum for project acceptance is 50 points. If project will be perfect for 60 points, then student will receive credit. If student will receive less than 60 points, than the student will have written or oral exam – based on teacher decision. Examination - it is required to reach minimum 50% from this examination to pass and obtain the credit.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2010, Summer 2011, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2019.
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