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Lecturer(s)
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Kovářová Kateřina, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Vrabcová Pavla, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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## Lecture Topics: 1. Introduction to the course, basic concepts and terminology of project management. 2. Project life cycle and project phases; process model (planning, implementation, control). 3. Project initiation, identification, and concept development (project proposal, logical framework, defining project objectives, SWOT analysis). 4. Project team and organisational structures ? project team organisation, skills and competencies of a project manager. 5. Project design I: stakeholder analysis and communication plan. Project design II: project schedule and budget. 6. Project risk management, quality management, and work breakdown structure (WBS). 7. Project feasibility and opportunity studies. 8. Project implementation and controlling. 9. Criteria for project success. 10. Project closure and post-project phase.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course *Project Management* is to introduce students to the fundamentals of project management in the context of the public sector (non-profit organisations). The course also includes an analysis of the basic aspects of fundraising, with particular emphasis on potential sources of project financing. Students will become familiar with professional terminology, basic methods of project management, and principles of fundraising. During practical sessions, they will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life examples. They will also be introduced to the key characteristics of successful projects.
After completing the course, the student will be able to: 1. Identify key elements and opportunities at the project initiation stage (objectives, scope, stakeholders, risks). 2. Plan a project by breaking down activities (WBS), defining milestones, resources, budget, and schedule. 3. Set up a performance monitoring and measurement system (KPIs, baseline, reporting, control points). 4. Manage project implementation, including risk, change, and quality management, and apply corrective actions. 5. Define and apply appropriate methods for continuous evaluation of individual project phases. 6. Conduct final project evaluation (achievement of objectives, benefits, efficiency, sustainability) and prepare a final report. 7. Independently develop a project proposal and apply acquired management methods and procedures; justify and defend conclusions.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Team-based semester project focused on an experiment examining heuristics in decision-making (design, data collection, analysis, recommendations). The output includes anonymised data and/or a report presenting the results (effect and effect size).
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Recommended literature
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Vědecká knihovna UJEP, počítačová učebna FZS UJEP, sdílená místnost doktorandů, laboratoře FZS UJEP, Simulační centra FZS UJEP, databáze typu Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed.
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[1] Andersen, E. S., Grude, K. V., & Haug, T. (2025). Goal directed project management: Effective techniques and strategies. Taylor & Francis..
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[1] Kaufmann, C., & Kock, A. (2022). Does project management matter? The relationship between project management effort, complexity, and profitability. International Journal of Project Management, 40(6), 624-633..
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[2] Hačkajlová, L. et al. (2022). Projektový management. VŠEM. ISBN 978-80-88330-75-2..
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[2] Martinsuo, M., & Ahola, T. (2022). Multi-project management in inter-organizational contexts. International Journal of Project Management, 40(7), 813-826..
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[3] Kerzner, H. (2023). Project management metrics, KPIs, and dashboards: A guide to measuring and monitoring project performance. John Wiley & Sons..
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[3] Project Management Institute. (2021). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK? Guide) ?seventh edition and the standard for project management. Project Management Institute..
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[4] Kerzner, H. (2025). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons..
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[5] Martínez Montes, G., Alegre Bayo, J., Jadraque Gago, E., & Moreno Escobar, B. (2021). Project management methodologies: Challenges and trends. The PM2 case. Project Management, 1, 014..
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