Course detail

Project Management

FP-prPDAcad. year: 2026/2027

The course focuses on the theoretical definition of the basic principles, methods and tools of project management. The theoretical definition of the course is based on the international methodologies PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA and uses current trends in project management. The acquired knowledge and skills will be applicable in business and project management at lower and middle management level. Emphasis will be placed on funding opportunities through grant programs.

 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Assignment to study programme types

Bachelor's

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Quantitative Engineering (ÚKI)

Entry knowledge

Students should have knowledge of corporate management, specifically in the field of team management and management, communication and motivation.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

THE END OF THE COURSE:
Credit requirements:
Students will receive course credit upon successful completion of a joint semester project based on the instructor’s assignment, which will be specified during the first seminar. The semester project focuses on the practical application of selected project management principles, methods, and tools.
Examination Requirements:
The exam is written and consists of open-ended questions. The questions are designed to assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles, methods, and tools of project management.

END OF THE COURSE FOR STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDY
Credit requirements:
Students will receive course credit upon successful completion of a joint semester project based on the teacher's assignment, which will be specified during the first seminar. The semester project focuses on the practical application of selected project management principles, methods, and tools.
Examination requirements:
The exam is written and consists of open-ended questions. The questions are designed to assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles, methods, and tools of project management.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic principles, methods and tools of project management using international methodologies PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA.


After completing the course, students will acquire basic theoretical knowledge and skills in the field of project management applicable to the performance of economic and managerial functions at lower and middle levels of business management.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DOLEŽAL, J.; KRÁTKÝ, J.; CINGL,O. 5 kroků k úspěšnému projektu. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-4631-9.
DOLEŽAL, J.; KRÁTKÝ, J. Projektový management v praxi - Naučte se řídit projekty! Grada Publishing, s.r.o., 2016. 176 s. ISBN 978-80-247-5693-6.
DOLEŽAL, J.; MÁCHAL, P.; LACKO, B. a kol. Projektový management podle IPMA. 1. vydání. Praha : Grada Publishing, a.s., 2009. 512 s. ISBN 978-80-247-2848-3.
DOLEŽAL, J. Projektový management - Komplexně, prakticky a podle světových standardů. Grada Publishing, s.r.o., 2016. 424 s. ISBN 978-80-247-5620-2.
FIALA, P. Řízení projektů. 2. vyd. VŠE v Praze: Nakladatelství Oeconomica, 2008. 186 s. ISBN 978-80-245-1413-0.
FOTR, J. a I. SOUČEK. Investiční rozhodování a řízení projektů. 1.vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2010. 416 s. ISBN 978-80-247-3293-0.
ROSENAU, M. D. Řízení projektů. 3. vyd. Praha: Computer Press, 2007. ISBN 978-80-251-1506-0.
ŠTEFÁNEK, R. Projektové řízení pro začátečníky. Computer Press, 2011. 304 s. ISBN 978-80-251-2835-0.

Recommended reading

KERZNER, H. R. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning Scheduling, and Controlling. John Wiley and Sons, 2013, 1220 s. ISBN 978-11-184-1585-6.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-EP Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory, profile core courses
  • Programme BAK-UAD Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

The course introduces students to the fundamental principles, methods and tools of project management and their practical application. It is based on internationally recognised approaches, including PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA, and reflects current trends in project management. Attention is paid to the project life cycle, project planning and management, risk management, the role of the project manager, teamwork, motivation and communication. The knowledge and skills acquired can be applied to project preparation, implementation and evaluation, as well as in managerial practice.

  1. Introduction to Project Management – the importance and application of project management, basic principles and approaches to managing projects.
  2. Basic Project Management Concepts – the project and its characteristics, project versus routine operations, the project management triple constraint, defining a project using its basic attributes, project management certifications.
  3. Logical Framework Approach – principles and structure of the logical framework, defining project objectives, outputs and activities, indicators and assumptions.
  4. Project Life Cycle and Pre-Project Phase – phases of the project life cycle, identification of project opportunities, opportunity study and feasibility study.
  5. Project Risk Management – risk analysis, development of risk response measures, and risk management throughout the project.
  6. Project Initiation and Planning – project initiation, project scope definition, basic planning procedures and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  7. Project Time and Cost Planning – project time analysis, planning of activities and deadlines, preparation and management of the project budget.
  8. Project Manager – the role of the project manager, personal qualities, skills, competencies, responsibilities and position within the project.
  9. Project Team and Teamwork – characteristics of project teams, team roles, stages of project team development and principles of effective teamwork.
  10. Creativity and Motivation in Projects – the importance of creativity in solving project problems, creative approaches and techniques, principles of motivating project team members.
  11. Communication and Feedback in Projects – principles of project communication, communication processes, information management, and giving and receiving feedback.
  12. Project Closure and Post-Project Phase – project closure process, evaluation of project results, lessons learned and evaluation of project benefits.
  13. Current Trends in Project Management – Agile approaches to project management and their application, Scrum, projects, programmes and portfolios.

Exercise

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Monika Šebestová, Ph.D.
Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course