Project management 2400-ZEWW1009
1. Introduction to Project Management: Overview of the project life cycle, key terminology, and the strategic role of project initiation.
2. Project Methodologies: Introduction to project methodologies (PRINCE, PMBOK) and their adaptation to project type. Classical methodologies vs. agile methodologies.
3. Project Planning and Scheduling: Techniques for defining project scope. Setting project objectives. Project consultation. Creating the work breakdown structure (WBS). Developing a schedule using Gantt charts and network diagrams.
4. Project Resource and Budgeting: Resource allocation methods. Budgeting and project cost control.
5. Risk Management: Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation. Risk matrix. Ways to respond to risks.
6. Quality Management in Projects: Principles of ensuring and maintaining quality standards in a project. ISO standards in quality management.
7. Stakeholder and Communication Management: Strategies for identifying stakeholders, stakeholder mapping. Ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
8. Project Organization Principles: Building project teams. Resolving conflicts and fostering collaboration to achieve project objectives.
9. Project Management Tools: Overview of IT tools for project management.
10.Preparation of a group project covering the topics discussed in the course.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
- Is able to explain key concepts, processes, and the importance of project management in achieving organizational objectives.
- Knows how to analyze project requirements, define project scope, and establish realistic project goals.
- Is able to assess and apply project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation techniques.
- Is able to design and implement risk management and quality assurance strategies in projects.
- Is able to identify, engage, and manage stakeholders and maintain effective communication throughout the project life cycle.
- Is able to apply principles of work organization and team building, and knows the basic principles of conflict resolution.
- Knows how to use IT tools for project management and can select appropriate methodologies depending on the project context.
- Is able to monitor, control, and evaluate the project to ensure alignment with its objectives and constraints.
Assessment criteria
Group project (40%): Case study analysis (20%) Final exam (40%).
Bibliography
1. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Project Management Institute
2. Knosala, R., & Łapuńka, I. (2015). Operacyjne zarządzanie projektami. Polskie Wydawnictwo Ekonomiczne.
3. Zaskórski, P., Woźniak, J., Szwarc, K., & Tomaszewski, Ł. (2015). Zarzadzanie projektami w ujęciu systemowym. Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna
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