Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Project Management
Course Code
SVUEK_133
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
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
To promote the acquisition of project management knowledge to achieve the company’s operational and strategic goals successfully. To promote the acquisition of project management skills based on PMI and PMP methodologies, as well as best practices in multinational companies in applying these techniques to develop and implement new products, services or other solutions in line with the needs and requirements of the company.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the course, students will gain a basic understanding of PMI and PMP project management methodologies (additionally providing insight in Prince2 and Agile 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.
Individual work |
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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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-
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Attendance of lectures and seminars – mandatory, group work – 30%, individual project – 30%, exam grade – 40%.
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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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Introduction to project management
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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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Introduction to project management
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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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Objectives, goals and results of the project
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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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Objectives, goals and results of the project
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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 manager and team
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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 manager and team
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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 time management
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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 time management
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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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Resource planning of the project
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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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Resource planning of the project
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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 of project costs
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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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 of project costs
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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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Organizational and leadership principles of the project
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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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Organizational and leadership principles of the project
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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
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Hinde, D. 2018. Prince2 study guide. Chichester: Wiley.
2.
Anderson, D. 2006. Agile Management for Software Engineering. New Jersey: Pearson Education. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Highsmith, J. 2009. Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products. Boston: Pearson Education. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Mersino, Anthony C. 2015. Agile project management: a nuts and bolts guide to success. Northfield: Vitality Chicago.