Investment Project Management 2600-MSFRdz1ZPIN
1. Introduction to project management. Specificity of projects and undertakings. Projects and processes. Roles and competences of people involved in projects. Project management methodologies. Project success criteria. Limitations and causes of failure.
2. Analysis of the project environment. Initiating projects, defining goals and requirements. Criteria for assessing investment projects. Groupthink syndrome, brainstorming, elevator test.
3. Making decisions about the selection of investment projects. Scoring models .
4. Defining requirements in projects. Requirements analysis. SWIZ document (Specification of Essential Terms of Procurement). MoSCoW Analysis . Contractor and project criteria. RFI ( Request For Information ), RFP ( Request For Proposal ) .
5. Project planning. Tools and techniques to help define your project. Preparing the WBS document ( Work Breakdown Structure ).
6. Introduction to programs supporting project management. Functions and benefits of using IT tools in project management. ProjectLibre _ – practical exercises in budgeting and project scheduling.
7. Cost and project progress control. A way to reduce costs.
8. Design methodologies. Waterfall and agile methodologies.
9. Stakeholder analysis and risk management in projects.
10. Project implementation and change management in the organization. Social aspects of projects. Project, organizational structure and organizational culture.
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge:
• Knows and understands the terminology and basic mechanisms and theoretical models in the field of project management, including explaining the practical usefulness of project management methodologies, ( K_W01)
• Knows and understands the basic principles of entrepreneurship related to initiating and developing investment projects (K_W06)
In terms of skills:
• Is able to use the theory of management and project management to recognize, diagnose and solve problems related to the management of investment projects in the organization, including carrying out the evolution of the project idea using the design thinking method and defining the goals and requirements in the project ( K -_U01)
• Is able to independently and collectively prepare analyses, diagnoses and reports on complex problems related to the management of investment projects, including carrying out an analysis of project stakeholders , creating documents, e.g. WBS ( work breakdown structure , work breakdown structure), schedule, cost estimate, conduct risk analysis in the project ( K_U03)
• Is able to plan, organize and manage team work related to project tasks ( K_U05)
• Is able to develop acquired qualifications in the field of project management and support others in this area (K_U06)
In terms of social competences:
• Is ready to assess and critically approach complex situations and phenomena related to project management in organizations. ( K_K01),
• He is ready to think and act in an entrepreneurial way. ( K_K02),
• He is ready to comply with ethical standards in the process of planning and implementing investment projects. ( K_K03),
Assessment criteria
Learning outcomes in terms of knowledge will be verified during class discussions and a written test.
Skill effects will be verified on an ongoing basis using tasks (individual and group) performed by participants during classes.
The effects in the field of social competences will be verified during class discussions and a written colloquium.
Individual and group design tasks 70%
Final written assessment – test 30%
Mandatory presence
Scores:
0 - 55% 2
over 55% - 64% 3
over 64% - 73% 3.5
over 73% - 82% 4
over 82% - 91% 4.5
over 91% - 100% 5
Bibliography
Basic item:
Dąbrowski, M., Eternal delay. IT project management, Gliwice:Helion , 2021
Pawlak M., Project management , Warsaw: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2012
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Additional literature:
Sońta-Drączkowska E., Project management in the implementation of innovations , Warsaw: Polskie Wydawnictwo Ekonomiczne, 2018.
Project Management Institute (2003) Compendium management knowledge _ projects (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge). PMBOK Guide 2000 Edition . Ed. MT&DC Warszawa (and newer editions). To prepare an individual final paper, it will be necessary to use the free computer program ProjectLibre , available at www.projectlibre.org (versions for Windows, Mac OS and Linux).
Kisielnicki J., Project management: people, procedures, results , Warsaw: Oficyna a Wolters Kluwer business, 2011.