Study Guide

Objective

The goal of the course is that you will know the basic concepts and practices of project-based management and can apply selected key concepts in practice. You also understand the requirements that projects set toward the role and duties of a project manager. The course focuses on the knowledge, methods and skills of project planning and control that are needed for managing single projects successfully, throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Content

Project management course will familiarise students with the key concepts, practices and methods of project-based management, as well as the role and duties of a project manager, basic concepts of projects, project-based management and project business, the basic methods of project-based management, including managing project scope, schedule and costs as well as managing resources, procurement and risks, the role of the project manager, particularly in connection with project-based organizing and managing the project team. Selected key issues are regarding project business, such as project marketing and sales, project-related services, and the entity of managing project business. The course consists of the students familiarising with the course literature and enhancing the understanding of project-based management through participating in lectures, group assignments and the exam.