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

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Informatics (ÚI)

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

The course focuses on the theoretical definition of key principles, methods and tools of project management in the context of ICT project management and enterprise information systems. The content is based on the internationally recognised PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA methodologies and reflects current trends in project management such as agile management, digitisation of processes and the use of modern software tools.

  1. Introduction to project management (definition of project management, successful project management advantages of project management, problematic aspects of project management).
  2. Definition of basic terms (project, project definition, triple bottom line, definition based on 5 attributes, difference between project and routine). International project management methodologies: PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA.
  3. Elements of project strategy, project life cycle (pre-project, project and post-project).
  4. Project application and intent: Feasibility study, stakeholders
    (feasibility study, opportunity study, stakeholder identification and management in ICT projects).
  5. Logical framework method (principle, benefits, definition of intent, objective, controllable outputs, key activities, objectively verifiable indicators, verification method and assumptions).
  6. Project phase (project initiation, project planning: WBS, RACI matrix).
  7. Project risk management (risk definition, quantitative risk analysis, qualitative risk analysis, RIPRAN method).
  8. Project phase - project phase: time analysis, resource analysis and budget.
  9. Project manager (characteristics, skills, competencies and responsibilities in the project).
  10. Teamwork in an IT project (basic characteristics of a project team, team roles in a project, life stages of a project team).
  11. Communication in projects, motivation in projects and creativity in projects.
  12. Post-project phase (project evaluation, lessons learned, evaluation of project benefits).
  13. Current trends in ICT project management (agile methods and their use in projects, hybrid project management). Digital tools and software for project management.

Exercise

13 hod., 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 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Individual preparation for an ending of the course

45 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.