Investment Project Management 2600-MSFRz1ZPIN
1. Introduction to project management. Specifics of projects. Projects versus processes. Roles and competencies of people involved in projects. Methodologies of project management. Criteria for project success. Limitations and causes of failures.
2. Project environment analysis. Project initiation, defining the objective and requirements. Criteria for evaluation of investment projects. Groupthink syndrome, brainstorming, elevator test.
3. Decision-making for selection of investment projects. Scoring models. Evaluating projects in progress. Make or buy decisions.
4. Defining requirements in projects. Requirements analysis. ToR document (Terms of Reference). MoSCoW analysis. Contractor and project criteria. RFI (Request For Information), RFP (Request For Proposals).
5 Project Planning. Tools and techniques to help define the project. Preparation of a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) document.
6. Introduction to software programs that support project management. Functions and benefits of using IT tools in project management. ProjectLibre program - practical exercises in project budgeting and scheduling.
7. Control of costs and progress of work in the project. Cost reduction. Analysis of the value generated in the project (EVM - Earned Value Management). Deviations of costs, time of task completion. Issues of eligibility of expenses in publicly funded projects.
8. Risk management in projects. Project implementation and change management in the organization. Social aspects of projects. Project versus organization structure and organizational culture.
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Type of course
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Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge:
- Knows and understands the terminology and basic mechanisms and theoretical models in project management including explaining the practical usefulness of project management methodologies (K_W01)
- Knows and understands the basic principles of entrepreneurship related to the initiation and development of investment projects (K_W06)
In terms of skills:
- Able to use management and project management theory to identify, diagnose and solve problems related to the management of investment projects in the organization including carrying out the evolution of the project idea by the design thinking method and defining the objectives and requirements in the project (K_U01)
- Able to prepare analyses, diagnoses and reports on complex investment project management problems independently and in teams, including conducting project stakeholder analysis, creating documents, e.g. WBS (work breakdown structure), schedule, cost estimate, conducting project risk analysis (K_U03)
- Can plan, organize and direct teamwork related to project tasks (K_U05)
- Able to develop acquired skills in project management and support others in this field (K_U06)
In terms of social competence:
- He is ready to evaluate 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 manner. (K_K02)
- Is ready to adhere to ethical standards in the process of planning and implementation of investment projects (K_K03)
Assessment criteria
Learning outcomes in terms of knowledge will be verified during class discussions and a written colloquium.
Learning outcomes in terms of skills will be verified on an ongoing basis with the help of tasks (individual and group) performed by participants during classes.
Learning outcomes in terms of social competence will be verified during class discussions and a written colloquium.
Individual and group project assignments 50%
Final written credit - colloquium 50%
Attendance is mandatory
Scoring:
0 - 55% 2
above 55% - 64% 3
above 64% - 73% 3.5
above 73% - 82% 4
above 82% - 91% 4,5
above 91% - 100% 5
Bibliography
Basic literature:
Dąbrowski, M., Wieczne opóźnienie. Zaradzanie projektami IT, Gliwice:Helion, 2021
Pawlak M., Zarządzanie projektami, Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2012
Additional literature:
Sońta-Drączkowska E., Zarządzanie projektami we wdrażaniu innowacji, Warszawa: Polskie Wydawnictwo Ekonomiczne, 2018
Project Management Institute (2003) Kompendium wiedzy o zarządzaniu projektami (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge). PMBOK Guide 2000 Edition. Wyd. MT&DC Warszawa (oraz nowsze wydania
Accesss to ProjectLibre: www.projectlibre.org (versions for: Windows, Mac OS i Linux).
Kisielnicki J., Zarządzanie projektami: ludzie, procedury, wyniki, Warszawa: Oficyna a Wolters Kluwer business, 2011.