NE_RPP_a Business Project Management

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Daniel Chamrada (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Peter Gallo, CSc.
Department of Management – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NE_RPP_a/NE4: Sun 10. 3. 8:00–9:30 B5, 9:40–11:10 B5, 11:25–12:55 B5, Sat 27. 4. 8:00–9:30 B4, 9:40–11:10 B4, 11:25–12:55 B4, Sat 25. 5. 14:50–16:20 B4, 16:30–18:00 B4, D. Chamrada
NE_RPP_a/S01: Mon 8:00–9:30 N205, Mon 9:40–11:10 N205, D. Chamrada
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The subject deals with the explanation and application of project management methods within the initiation, implementation and termination phases of the project. Students will gain an overview of the functioning of the project office, the activities of project roles and their influence on the project. They can use basic techniques in the analysis of time, costs, resources and risks of a project. They will also gain an overview of international standards and certifications of project managers.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course, the student:
1. understands the basic terms in relation to the life cycle of each project,
2. compiles the logical framework of the project,
3. understands project management methodology,
4. understands the broad context of business process management,
5. understands the systemic relationship between knowledge areas and project management process groups, regardless of the project management methodology used,
6. knows the portfolio of corporate projects,
7. applies a process approach to business projects,
8. applies principles of good practice in project management,
9. controls communication within the management and leadership of the project team,
10. evaluates projects according to economic and qualitative parameters.
Syllabus
  • Seminars:
  • 1. Introduction to project management, definition of terms, classification of projects, model and phases of the business project life cycle.
  • 2. Project plan; Business Case. Project Manager Assumptions Test.
  • 3. Project triangle, Organizational structure of the project management team, their roles and responsibilities. Project-oriented organization. Role in the project team.
  • 4. Interested persons in the management of corporate projects. Process approach to project management.
  • 5. A case study of the influence of interested parties on the final form of corporate project management.
  • 6. Preparation of a business project, scope of the project. Project management documentation.
  • 7. Logical framework of the enterprise project.
  • 8. Graph theory – Euler move; Graph skeleton; Maximum flow; The shortest way.
  • 9. Time analysis of the project. Gantt chart.
  • 10. Critical path method (CPM), identification and calculation of project time reserves.
  • 11. The PERT method and other methods of project time analysis.
  • 12. Project quality management. Methods and analyzes for project cost planning.
  • 13. Analysis of project resources.
  • 14. Management of changes and risks in business projects.
  • 15. Registration of business risks in registers and their assessment.
  • 16. Risk appetite, risk matrix, selection of appropriate measures.
  • 17. Communication plan and communication management in projects.
  • 18. Responsibility management in projects, creation of the RACI responsibility matrix.
  • 19. Monitoring the development of the project in the implementation phase, analysis of added value, s-curve of project costs, monitoring the development of the CPI and SPI indices.
  • 20. Methods and approaches to planning financial flows during the management of business projects.
  • 21. Content and requirements for project closure, metrics, evaluation, documentation, behavior and project stakeholder requirements.
  • 22. Coordination and management of project portfolios and programs.
  • 23. Project management standards.
  • 24. Indicators of economic evaluation in the management of business projects and management of achieved value. National and European projects, EU project life cycle.
  • 25. Practical examples when evaluating projects (qualitative and formal requirements).
  • 26. Presentation of results of semester projects.
Literature
    required literature
  • SVOZILOVÁ, A., 2016. Projektový management: systémový přístup k řízení projektů. 3. aktualiz. a rozš. vyd. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-271-0075-0.
  • DOLEŽAL, Jan, Jiří KRÁTKÝ a Ondřej CINGL. 5 kroků k úspěšnému projektu: 22 šablon klíčových dokumentů a 3 kompletní reálné projekty. Praha: Grada, 2013. Management (Grada). ISBN 978-80-247-4631-9.
  • DOLEŽAL, J. a J. KRÁTKÝ, 2017. Projektový management v praxi: naučte se řídit projekty! Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-247-5693-6.
  • A guide to the project management body of knowledge: (PMBOK guide). 4th ed. Newton Square: Project Management Institute, c2008. ISBN 978-1933890517.
  • AXELOS, 2017. Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2. 6. ilustrované vydání. Stationery Office. ISBN 978-01-133-1533-8.
    recommended literature
  • FIALA, Petr. Řízení projektů. Vyd. 2., přeprac. Praha: Oeconomica, 2008. ISBN 978-80-245-1413-0.
  • KŘIVÁNEK, Mirko. Dynamické vedení a řízení projektů: systémovým myšlením k úspěšným projektům. Praha: Grada, 2019. ISBN 978-80-271-0408-6.
  • BARKER, S. a R. COLE, 2009. Projektový management pro praxi. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-247-2838-4.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Project Teaching
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Mid-term test22
Preparation for the Mid-term Test1432
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial1426
Seminar paper preparation2228
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5216
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – mid-term 30 %
term project 70 %
Exam conditions
In order to successfully complete the subject, it is necessary to achieve a total of at least 70% from the interim and final assessment under the conditions set out below. 30 points, i.e. 30%, can be obtained in the continuous evaluation. A total of 70 points, i.e. 70%, can be obtained in the final assessment. Overall classification of the subject, i.e. points for the final assessment (70 – 0) + points from the interim assessment (30 – 0): A 100 – 90, B 89.99 – 84, C 83.99 – 77, D 76.99 – 73, E 72.99 - 70, FX 69.99 - 30, F 29.99 - 0.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Participation in classes in all forms is dealt with by a separate VŠTE internal standard (Student Attendance Records at VŠTE). For full-time students, 70% attendance at seminars and exercises is mandatory.
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