Course detail

Project Management

FP-prPAcad. year: 2026/2027

The course focuses on the theoretical definition of key principles, methods and tools of project management. The course is based on the internationally recognised PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA methodologies and reflects current trends in project management. Students will acquire knowledge and skills useful in planning, implementing and controlling projects at lower and middle levels of business management. The course emphasizes the practical application of theoretical knowledge in real business and project environments.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

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

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

THE END OF THE COURSE:
Requirements for graded credit:
Students will receive graded credit for completing a collaborative semester project as assigned by the instructor in the first practicum and writing a credit paper. The credit paper is divided into two parts: a test part, where the student has 4 answer choices, and an open-ended part, where the student answers a question

END OF THE COURSE FOR STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDY

Requirements for graded credit:
Students will receive graded credit for completing a joint semester project as assigned by the instructor at the first practicum and writing a credit paper. The credit paper is divided into two parts: a test part, where the student has 4 answer choices, and an open-ended part, where the student answers a question.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with a systematic overview of the principles, methods and tools of project management in the context of modern business processes. The course is based on international standards of project management (PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA) and reflects current trends in the field, including the possibility of financing projects through subsidy programs.

Skills on completion of the course

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand key concepts, principles and methodologies of project management;
  • design and structure a project in accordance with international PRINCE2, PMI or IPMA standards;
  • use basic tools for planning, implementing, monitoring and closing projects;
  • identify risks and opportunities associated with project implementation in a business environment;
  • apply the acquired knowledge in project management at lower and middle management levels, including working with a team;
  • navigate the possibilities of external project financing, especially from public sources (e.g. The aim of the course is to learn how to take advantage of public funding, especially public sector funding, such as subsidies, grants).

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. (CS)
DOLEŽAL, J. Projektový management - Komplexně, prakticky a podle světových standardů. Grada Publishing, s.r.o., 2016. 424 s. ISBN 978-80-247-5620-2. (CS)
HRAZDILOVÁ BOČKOVÁ, Kateřina and Radka VANÍČKOVÁ. 2016. Projektové řízení pro projektové manažery: Průvodce projektovým řízením pomocí případových studií. E-knihy jedou. ISBN 9990001616861. (CS)
DOLEŽAL, Jan. 2022. Agilní přístupy vývoje produktů a řízení projektu: komplexně, prakticky a dle světové praxe. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-271-3705-3. (CS)
DOLEŽAL, Jan. 2023. Projektový management: Komplexně, prakticky a podle světových standardů, 2. vydání. Grada. ISBN 978-80-271-6724-1. (CS)

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. (EN)
NIETO-RODRIGUEZ, Antonio. [2021]. Harvard Business Review project management handbook: how to launch, lead, and sponsor successful projects. Boston, Massachusetts: Harvard Business Review Press. Harvard Business Review handbooks series. ISBN 978-1-64782-125-8. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-EAM Bachelor's

    specialization BAK-EAM-UAD , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization BAK-EAM-EP , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory, profile core courses

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. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Creating basic parameters for the project.
  2. Logical framework method.
  3. Risk analysis.
  4. Creation of WBS, RACI matrix and stakeholder analysis.
  5. Time and resource analysis of the project.
  6. Establishment of project budget.
  7. Project Finalization

Self-study

20 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Individual preparation for an ending of the course

45 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.