| SCHOOL | School of Management and Economics | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Business Administration and Tourism | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 8000.1.034.0 | SEMESTER | |
| COURSE TITLE | Introduction to Project Management | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 3 | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | 3 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
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| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• explain the principles, terminology and best practices of modern project management;
• describe the project life cycle and distinguish between predictive,
• prepare essential project documentation
• identify, analyse and prioritise project requirements and stakeholder expectations;
• develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and prepare realistic project schedules using appropriate planning techniques;
• estimate project duration, resources and costs using recognised estimation methods;
• monitor and control project progress using key performance indicators and project reporting techniques;
• communicate effectively within project teams and with project stakeholders;
• evaluate project success based on project objectives, business value and benefits realisation;
• apply digital tools supporting project planning, collaboration and monitoring;
• analyse real-world project management case studies and propose appropriate solutions.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will strengthen their ability to:
• search for, analyse and synthesise information using appropriate digital technologies;
• work independently and as members of multidisciplinary teams;
• think critically and solve complex business problems;
• organise, prioritise and manage project activities effectively;
• make informed project management decisions;
• communicate professionally in written and oral form;
• adapt to changing business and project environments;
• demonstrate leadership, responsibility and ethical behaviour in project work;
• apply project management knowledge in digital transformation initiatives;
• promote creativity, innovation and continuous improvement.
Introduction to Project Management
• Definition of projects
• Project characteristics
• Project success factors
• Project management standards
Project Life Cycle
• Initiation
• Planning
• Execution
• Monitoring and Controlling
• Closing
Project Initiation
• Business Case
• Project Charter
• Project Objectives
• Success Criteria
Requirements Engineering
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Personas
• User Journey Mapping
Project Planning
• Scope Definition
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Scheduling
• Milestones
• Resource Planning
• Cost Estimation
Project Monitoring and Control
• Progress Monitoring
• Project Reporting
Case Study
• Project proposal
• Project planning
• Project presentation
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
The course is delivered through distance learning and practical workshops supported by real-world case studies and project-based learning | ||||||||||||||
| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
The course extensively integrates digital technologies to support teaching, learning and collaboration. Students will use: • PowerPoint presentations, digital videos and other audiovisual teaching materials. • Zoom for distance learning, asynchronous communication via e-mail, and synchronous communication through videoconferencing services such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams and collaboration tool such as Mural. • AI-supported productivity tools where appropriate |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
Student assessment consists of continuous assessment and a final written examination. Seminar Assessment (50%) • Individual seminar assignments • Oral project presentation Final Written Examination (50%) The examination may include: • Multiple-choice questions • Short-answer questions • Scenario-based questions • Project planning exercises • Case study analysis Students must achieve at least 50% of seminar and 50% of written exam the total available points to successfully complete the course. Assessment criteria are communicated to students at the beginning of the semester. |
Required Literature
• Project Management Institute. (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Seventh Edition.
• Project Management Institute. (2021). The Standard for Project Management.
• Axelos. (2023). Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® (7th Edition).
• Schwaber, K., & Sutherland, J. (2020). The Scrum Guide.
Recommended Literature
• Kerzner, H. (2022). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling.
• Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M., & Mantel, S. J. Project Management: A Managerial Approach.
• Goldratt, E. M. (1997). Critical Chain.
• Newbold, R. (1998). Project Management in the Fast Lane.
• Beck, K. (2004). Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (2nd Edition).
• Project Management Institute. (2017). Agile Practice Guide.
Supplementary Literature
• Lecture notes and presentation slides.
• Case studies provided during the semester.
• Scientific papers published in leading project management journals.
• Current PMI, PRINCE2 and Scrum guidance documents.
• Online learning materials available through the university Learning Management System.