Course detail

Team Project

FEKT-MPA-TEPAcad. year: 2024/2025

In the introductory lectures, students will learn the basics of project management and will work in groups on project design in the field of space applications. In the 4th semester week, the groups will present the project proposal in the form of an application for a virtual or real grant. In the coming weeks, they will work in groups on implementation. The final presentation of results will take place in the 13th semester week.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

All compulsory courses of the first year of MPA-SAP have to be passed.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Evaluation is based on the project quality, team cooperation and obtained results.
The content and forms of instructions in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and they are updated for every academic year. Attendance is compulsory.

Aims

The course is focused on practical aspects of project management. The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the basics of project management and to apply this knowledge in solving a team project during the semester.
After completing the course, students will gain an overview of project management in the field of innovative technologies and practical experience with the application of this knowledge in teamwork.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BERKUN, S. (2008), Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management. 1. edition. Published by O’Reilly Media. ISBN 978-0596517717 (EN) (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPA-AEE Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective