NA_PM Project Management

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2016
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Simon Gordon Smith (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Simon Gordon Smith
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Edita Jerie, DiS.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NA_PM/pBMPH: each even Thursday 8:45–9:29 S23, each even Thursday 9:30–10:15 S23, each even Thursday 10:30–11:14 S23, each even Thursday 11:15–12:00 S23, except Thu 20. 10. ; and Thu 10. 11. 8:45–10:15 S11, 10:30–12:00 S11, S. Gordon Smith
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
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.
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
    recommended literature
  • 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. Compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study. Part-time students should attend 50% of the seminars.
Assessment methods
The subject is completed by credit. Credit will be granted based on: 1. Active participation in the course 2. Completion of assignments 3. Completion of Group Project and Presentation in Class.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
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 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019.
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