Economics and Business Sciences
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Description
1. Introduction and discussion of the importance of projects for strategic and business development and for business economics in profit and non-profit organisations.
2. Introduction and discussion of management of projects in project oriented companies.
3. Introduction and discussion of the theoretical and methodological bases of project management.
4. Preparation and implementation of projects.
Instructors
red. prof. dr. IGOR VREČKO, univ. dipl. gosp. inž.
Contents
Project, classification of projects, meaning of projects for shaping and implementing development of organisations, project life cycle;
Project start-up;
Managing business through projects, project-oriented companies and other organisations;
Project system: project owner, project sponsor, project manager, task drivers, influential factors and project results users;
Processes of projects and project planning, integration of project plans into annual business plans;
Project organisation and managing projects;
Basic principles of organising project-oriented companies and other organisations;
Project information system;
Project manager, knowledge structure, qualification of profession;
Project management in economy, in public administration and other non-profit organisations;
International project management.
Recommended Readings and Tools
Svein-Arne Jessen (2015): Project leadership – Step by Step: A handbook on how to master Small- and Medium-Sized Projects European Commission (2018): PM2 – Project Management Methodology Guide
Planned Activities
Lectures and consultations
Case studies
Team based seminar work preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Written examination: 60%
Project: 20%
Active participation: 20%