Course: Project management module

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Course title Project management module
Course code PCH/9MPM
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Seitlová Klára, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Characteristic features of projects and typical problems. Definiton of project targets. Planning of a project. methods of planning a project - CPM, PERT. Methods of planning a project - CPM/COST, MPM. MS Project as a tool of project management.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic), Work Activities
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 150 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
In Project management module (MPM) students in theoretical and practical way learn how to manage projects in accordance with standards of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). Project management deals with implementation and planning of the complex, usually single events (which may be a research project, preparation of thesis) that needs to be done in time and with set projected costs in order to achieve set objectives in the best possible quality. Introduced are basic software project management tools - MS Project, Easy Project. Part of the module is also dedicated for introduction about grant options (support for science and research) in the field of psychology, introduction of financial supports and preparation for the submission of grant applications in science and research.
The graduate obtains the following competencies: - Familiar with basic approaches and theories of project management - Knows and can use various tools of project management - Knows principles of project management IPMA - Understands the nature of project management - Knows the basic software tools to support project management and can be used - Is qualified of processing the basic design according to the principles of project management
Prerequisites
- Master degree in psychology - Admission to the doctoral program

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

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