Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Project Management
Course Code
SVUEK_130
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jekaterina Pankova
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts
Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, svek@rsu.lv, +371 67338307
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the acquisition of knowledge in project management for the successful achievement of the company's operational and strategic goals. Promote the acquisition of skills in project management, based on "Prince2" and "Agile" methodologies, as well as the good practice of international companies in the application of these methods, in order to develop and implement new products, services or other solutions, according to the needs and requirements of customers, companies.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the course, students will gain a basic understanding of Prince2 and Agile project management methodologies, which will allow them to successfully manage or participate in project development and implementation in companies in various industries.
Skills
1.After the completion of the course, students will be able to develop proposals for starting a project, define requirements for new product development, develop a project plan and delegate tasks to project team members, successfully manage product development and implementation processes.
Competences
1.Students will acquire knowledge on developing project proposals, evaluating multiple solution alternatives, organising the project, defining project participants’ responsibilities, developing a project plan, monitoring results, evaluating and managing project risks, and managing the working group.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
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Development of tasks during seminars. Development of an individual project.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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- Submitted and successfully completed all independent tasks of the study course (30% of the total grade).
-Submitted and successfully completed individual project (30% of the total grade).
-Exam (40% of the total grade).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Prince2).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Prince2).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Formation of a project team, working group management, principles of successful communication.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Formation of a project team, working group management, principles of successful communication.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development of project activity plan, work in groups (Prince2).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development of project activity plan, work in groups (Prince2).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project development and implementation, project risk management (Prince2).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project development and implementation, project risk management (Prince2).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Agile).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Agile).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning, defining requirements, managing performance, controlling the results (Agile).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning, defining requirements, managing performance, controlling the results (Agile).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project management culture in a company, its role in achieving project goals.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project management culture in a company, its role in achieving project goals.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development and presentation of individual projects.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development and presentation of individual projects.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Prince2).
|
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Formation of a project team, working group management, principles of successful communication.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Development of project activity plan, work in groups (Prince2).
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Project development and implementation, project risk management (Prince2).
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Agile).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning, defining requirements, managing performance, controlling the results (Agile).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning, defining requirements, managing performance, controlling the results (Agile).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development and presentation of individual projects.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mersino, Anthony C. 2015. Agile project management: a nuts and bolts guide to success. Northfield: Vitality Chicago.
2.
Project Management Institute, Inc. 2017. Agile Practice Guide. Project Management Institute.
3.
Ockerman S., Reindl S. 2020. Mastering Professional Scrum. Addison-Wesley Professional.
4.
Tuttle S. 2018. PRINCE2 in Action: Project management in real terms. IT Governance Publishing.
5.
Willis R. 2020. PRINCE2 project management - an introduction - Principles, Roles, Themes, Processes, Paperwork: PRINCE2 on a Page! Kindle Edition.
6.
Mathis B., Irving A. 2014. Prince2 for Beginners: Prince2 Study Guide for Certification & Project Management. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.