Course: Basics of Project Management

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Course title Basics of Project Management
Course code MUMM/1ZPRE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tomancová Lucie, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to Project Management (project definition and its attributes, contents and scope of the project, the project success criteria; Triple Constraint method for determining the objectives, basic principles for setting effective goals, methods of project management) Project life cycle (pre-project phase, project phase, post-project phase, specification of SMART goals; Identification Project List) Objectives of the Project and the Project Logical Framework (Logical Framework Matrix, SWOT analysis, basic principles for setting the vision, goals, intention, creation and use of tree diagram) Pre-project Phase (feasibility studies, ROI, ROE, IRP, NPV - method of pricing the value and return on project; Cost Benefit Analysis, cash flow) Analysis of the Project Environment and Interested Parties (analysis of interested parties; analysis of environment; principles of stakeholder management) Creating a Project Plan and WBS (creation and usage of tree diagram, creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule of activities, work package) Planning the Project (methods of scheduling (AC chart, Gantt chart), network analysis methods (arc, node, CPM, PERT), calculation of reserves, calculation of the critical path) Methods of Estimation (estimation methods) Resources Analysis (histogram; resource planning) Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain (E. Goldratt Theory of Constraints and buffer management) Resources (histograms, resource planning) Cost Planning (cost planning, budget preparation) Teamwork (matrix of responsibility, types of project organization) Risk in Projects (identification methods and risk analysis (RIPRAN); precautions and strategies to eliminate risk)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Individual work of students
  • Home preparation for classes - 33 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 26 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to characterize the basic terminology in the field of project management
The student is well informed in the basis project terminology and is able to apply the knowledge about project management during the work on concrete project.
The student is well informed in the basis project terminology and is able to apply the knowledge about project management during the work on concrete project.
to characterize the basic terminology in the field of project management
define the triple imperative of the project
define the triple imperative of the project
Define the triple imperative of the project.
Define the triple imperative of the project.
characterize the life cycle of the project (pre-project, project and post-project phases of the project)
characterize the life cycle of the project (pre-project, project and post-project phases of the project)
Characterize the life cycle of the project (pre-project, project and post-project phases of the project).
Characterize the life cycle of the project (pre-project, project and post-project phases of the project).
describe the stakeholders of the project.
describe the stakeholders of the project.
Describe the stakeholders of the project.
Describe the stakeholders of the project.
Define the essence of the WBS method.
Define the essence of the WBS method.
define the essence of the WBS method.
define the essence of the WBS method.
Skills
use knowledge of project management when participating in a specific project
use knowledge of project management when participating in a specific project
define project intent and project goal.
define project intent and project goal.
Define project intent and project goal.
Define project intent and project goal.
complete the project identification document
Complete the project identification document.
Complete the project identification document.
complete the project identification document
summarize the results of the analysis made according to the methodology of the logical framework approach
summarize the results of the analysis made according to the methodology of the logical framework approach
Summarize the results of the analysis made according to the methodology of the logical framework approach.
Summarize the results of the analysis made according to the methodology of the logical framework approach.
Apply theoretical knowledge when processing WBS for own project.
Apply theoretical knowledge when processing WBS for own project.
apply theoretical knowledge when processing WBS for own project
apply theoretical knowledge when processing WBS for own project
Characterize project costs and risks.
Characterize project costs and risks.
characterize project costs and risks
characterize project costs and risks
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Lecturing
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Teamwork
Teamwork
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Experience (self-experience)
Experience (self-experience)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of seminar paper
Written examination
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Recommended literature
  • Dinsmore, P. C. Handbook of Project Management. American management Association.
  • DOLEŽAL, J. a kol.. Projektový management komplexně, prakticky a podle světových standardů. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-5620-2.
  • DOLEŽAL, J., MÁCHAL, P., LACKO, B. Projektový management podle IPMA. . Praha, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-4275-5.
  • Doležal, Jan. Projektový management podle IPMA. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2848-3.
  • DVOŘÁK, D. Řízení projektů: nejlepší praktiky s ukázkami v Microsoft Office. Brno: Computer Press, 2008. ISBN 80-251-1885-6.
  • Gido, J., Clements, J. P. Successful Project Management. Cincimati, Ohio: South - Western College Publishing, 1999.
  • Gido, J., Clements, J. P. Successful project management. Stamford, 2015. ISBN 978-1-285-06837-4.
  • Goldratt, Eliyahu M. Cíl : proces trvalého zlepšování. 2., přeprac. vyd. Praha : Interquality, 2001. ISBN 8090277020.
  • Goldratt, Eliyahu M. Kritický řetěz. Vyd. 1. Praha : Interquality, 1999. ISBN 8090277004.
  • Goldratt, Eliyahu M. What is this thing called theory of constraints and how should it be implemented?. Great Barrington, MA : North River Press, 1990. ISBN 884270858.
  • GREEN, J., STELLMAN, A. Head first PMP. 3rd ed. Sebastopol. CA: O'Reilly, 2014. ISBN 978-1-449-36491-5.
  • HORINE, G. Project management: Absolute beginner´s guide.. Indianapolis, 2017. ISBN 978-0789756756.
  • Kališ, Jan. Microsoft Project : kompletní průvodce pro verze 2003 a 2002 : Microsoft Office System. Vyd. 1. Brno : Computer Press, 2003. ISBN 802510074X.
  • Křivánek, Mirko. Dynamické vedení a řízení projektů: systémovým myšlením k úspěšným projektům. Praha : Grada, 2019. ISBN 9788027104086.
  • NĚMEC, V. Projektový management. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-247-0392-0.
  • ROSENAU, D. M. Řízení projektů: příprava a plánování, zahájení, výběr lidí a jejich řízení, kontrola a změny, vyhodnocení a ukončení. Brno: Computer Press, 2003. ISBN 8072262181.
  • SVOZILOVÁ A. Projektový management: Systémový přístup k řízení projektů.. Grada, 2016. ISBN 978-80-271-0075-0.
  • Svozilová, Alena. Projektový management. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 2006. ISBN 80-247-1501-5.
  • SWEENEY, B., STARK, E. Project management for beginners: proven project management methods to complete projects with time & money to spare.. Albany: ClydeBank Media, 2015. ISBN 978-1500816070.
  • ŠVIRÁKOVÁ, E. Inovace a tradice, kvalita a kvantita v projektovém managementu. Zlín: VeRBuM, 2015. ISBN 978-80-8750-069-9.


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