Course detail

Management of Project

FP-IpmPAcad. year: 2025/2026

This subject will introduce fundamentals and principles of present project management with regard to international metodologies. Students will learn new methods that are used in managing of projects and its computer tools during proposals and managing projects.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Informatics (ÚI)

Entry knowledge

Ability of system cognition
Ability of working in the team
Knowledge of basic project terminology

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

CREDIT:

To obtain credit, students must successfully pass a credit test focused on verifying their knowledge of the covered material.

EXAM:

The exam is written and consists of two parts: the first part is a test, and the second part consists of open-ended questions.

CONDITIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDY PLANS

CREDIT:

To obtain credit, students must successfully pass a credit test focused on verifying their knowledge of the covered material. The date for the credit test is arranged individually with the instructor.

EXAM:

The exam is written. It consists of two parts: the first part is a test, and the second part consists of open-ended questions. The exam date is arranged individually with the instructor.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance at lectures is recommended, and attendance at exercises is monitored through completed assignments. Teaching follows weekly schedules.

Aims

The goal of the subject is to teach students principals of current project management with regard to competence of project manager.
Students will learn principals and methods that are used in management of the projects and with their informational support in conception and management projects.
After passing this subject students will be able to be part of the project teams s or participated.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Doležal a kol: Projektové řízení podle IPMA. Grada Publishing 2009 Praha, 507 s. (CS)
Doucek,P.: Řízení projektů informačních systémů. Professional Publishing, 2004 Praha, 163 s. (CS)
McCarty, J.: Softwarové projekty. Computer Press 1999 Praha, 190 s. (CS)
McConnell,: Odhadování softwarových projektů. Computer Press 2006 Brno, 317 s. (CS)
Schwalbe,K.: Řízení projektů v IT. Computer Press2007 Brno, 720 s. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-IM Master's 2 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 the principles, methods and tools of project management. The theoretical definition of the course is based on the international methodologies PRINCE2, PMI and IPMA and uses current trends in project management. The knowledge and skills acquired will be applicable to business and project management at lower and middle management level.
Lecture outlines
1.Project strategy (relationship between project objectives, project benefits and organizational strategy).
2.Project structure (determination of authority, responsibilities in the project).
3. Project, portfolio and program (definition of these terms, explanation of their differences, basics of program and portfolio management).
4. Organizational structures of the project, investment studies of the project.
5. Principles of planning in a project.
6. Process management (setting up project management processes).
7. Team management (teamwork, effective team, highly effective team, team performance)
8. Project evaluation methods.
9. Project management in specific environments (international, virtual, start-up).
10. Project change management.
11. use of soft skills in project management.
12. Waterfall vs. Agile management.
13. Foundations of agile management.

Exercise

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Širáňová, Ph.D.