FVPAA079 Project Development and Management: A Practical Approach

Fakulta veřejných politik v Opavě
léto 2026
Rozsah
10 hod/sem. 8 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Mgr. Nataša Matulayová, PhD., BSBA (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Nataša Matulayová, PhD., BSBA
Fakulta veřejných politik v Opavě
Rozvrh
St 25. 2. 11:25–13:00 411, St 18. 3. 13:05–14:40 411, Út 24. 3. 11:25–13:00 411, Čt 16. 4. 11:25–13:00 411, Čt 14. 5. 11:25–13:00 411
Předpoklady
The course is open to students from all study programs interested in developing competencies in project development and management. No prior knowledge of project management is required.
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Cíle předmětu
This course offers a practical introduction to project development and management, applicable across disciplines. In today's world, an increasing number of initiatives, innovations, and social change efforts are implemented through project-based approaches, making project competencies essential for students from all fields. The course develops practical skills aligned with the LOUIS Competence Framework, including critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, civic engagement, teamwork, integrative learning, and building a foundation for lifelong learning. Through this course, students will acquire tools to develop and manage projects in a way that promotes innovation, responsibility, and social relevance. Course objectives are: - To provide students with a clear understanding of project management principles, tools, and terminology. - To equip students with the ability to design, structure, and write a simple project proposal suitable for practical application. - To introduce project development tools, including needs assessment, problem analysis, logical frameworks, and stakeholder engagement. - To enhance students' competencies in critical and creative thinking, teamwork, civic engagement, integrative learning, problem-solving, and building foundations for lifelong learning.
Výstupy z učení
By the end of the course, students will be able to: - Understand and apply essential project management concepts and terminology. - Conduct basic needs assessments and problem analyses to inform project development. - Design and write a structured, simple project proposal, applying critical and creative thinking. - Demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving, and civic engagement within the project development process.
Osnova
Lesson 1: Introduction to Project Management Definition and relevance of project management across disciplines. Differences between general project management and project management in helping professions. Core project terminology: project scope, deliverables, stakeholders, project lifecycle, project management plan, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, budget, sustainability, ethics. Competencies of a project manager, with emphasis on civic engagement. Lesson 2: Project Development Foundations Needs assessment and problem analysis (problem tree, SWOT analysis, data collection). Establishing baseline information. Defining innovation, mission, vision, and project objectives. Understanding target groups and stakeholder mapping. Introduction to project intervention logic. Lesson 3: Project Planning Tools and Logical Framework Logical framework approach: outputs, outcomes, activities, indicators. Risk management: risk register, mitigation strategies. Stakeholder register and communication plan. Project budgeting principles. Basics of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Lesson 4: Project Documentation and Practical Tips Project charter and project plan structure. Writing a structured, simple project proposal. Common mistakes and how to avoid them. Project promotion, dissemination, replicability, and sustainability aspects. Preparation for project proposal presentations. Lesson 5: Student Project Presentations (Assessment) Presentation of individual or group project proposals. Peer feedback and discussion.
Literatura
  • PMBOK® GUIDE. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Pensylvania: Project Management Institute, 2017. ISBN 978-1-62825-184-5. info
  • LAYTON, Mark C. a Steven J. OSTERMILLER. Agile Project Management. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017. ISBN 978-1-119-40569-6. info
  • BILLINGHAM, Vicky. Project management: how to plan and deliver a successful project. 2nd edition. Wales: Studymates, 2017, 288 s. ISBN 978-1-84285-323-8. info
  • KOSTER, K. International Project Management. London: Sage Publications, p. 98-123, 2010. ISBN 978-1-4129-4621-6. info
  • Wysocki, R. K. Effective project management: traditional, agile, extreme. Indianapolis: Wiley Publishing, 2009. ISBN 978-0-470-42367-7. info
  • KOPPENBORG, T. J. Project Management: a contemporary appr. Australia: South-Western, 2009. ISBN 978-0-324-65797-5. info
  • McWHORTER SEMBER, B., MORRIS, R. Project Management that Works. New York, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8144-0988-6. info
  • LEWIS, J. P. Fundamentals of Project Management. New York, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8144-0879-7. info
  • ROSENAU, M. D. Jr., GITHENS, D. Successful Project Management. Praha, 2006. ISBN 80-7367-141-7. info
  • ICB-IPMA. Kompetence Baseline, version 2.0.International Project Management Association. Bremen: Divenverlag, 1999. ISBN 3-00-004057-9. info
Výukové metody
Interactive lectures, Group discussions and peer learning, Case studies and examples from diverse fields, Practical exercises in project development and planning, Student presentations and peer review
Metody hodnocení
- Project Proposal (Written Document): 60% of final grade - Project Presentation: 40% of final grade Assessment criteria include structure, clarity, logical consistency, feasibility, creativity, civic relevance, and application of project management principles.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
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