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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.3.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Project Management in a Changing Environment: PRINCE2 and Agile

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SZF_152
Branch of Science
Other social sciences
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Information and Communication Science; Management Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Jekaterina Pankova
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

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 Prince2 and Agile 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

The student must have basic knowledge of the activities of the companies as well as an understanding of the work organisation practices necessary for the implementation of solutions. This includes understanding how companies adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing environment in response to market and technological changes. In addition, knowledge in defining the organisation’s long-term and short-term objectives would be desirable.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students will acquire the following knowledge as a result of the course: 1. Able to define the nature of PRINCE2 and agile project management methodologies and compare their main differences. 2. Describe the lifecycle stages of the project and their objectives within THE FRAMEWORK OF PRINCE2 and agile methodologies. 3. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of team members in PRINCE2 and agile methodologies. 4. Describe how to develop a project high-level plan and phase plan and explain the principles of risk assessment and quality management under PRINCE2. 5. Explains how to develop a project vision, create a product backlog, evaluate team performance, and develop a slide plan within agile.

Skills

1.Students will acquire the following skills as a result of the course: 1. Evaluate and adapt project management approaches (PRINCE2 or agile) to suit specific business or project needs. 2. Plan and structure the development and implementation phases of the project taking into account the relevant methodological requirements. 3. Prepare project documentation according to PRINCE2 or agile requirements (e.g. project vision, high-level project plan, product backlog, tile plan, etc.). 4. Risk management, quality control and monitoring methods shall be applied during the implementation of the project. 5. Plan a project team, communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, promoting effective teamwork.

Competences

1.Students will develop the following competences as a result of the course: 1. Able to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical solutions by making informed decisions on the choice and application of the most appropriate project management approach (PRINCE2 or agile), according to the needs and strategic objectives of the enterprise or organisation. 2. Is able to develop a project from an idea to a realization plan, as well as to formulate and structure business requirements according to the needs of the project. 3. Be able to plan the progress of project development and implementation, identify risks and quality gaps in the project, as well as make the necessary improvements to achieve the project objective. 4. Be able to operate effectively within the project team, working with different stakeholders and adapting to changing circumstances. 5. Be able to discuss the best solutions to achieve the project objective, identify challenges in the project team and facilitate the implementation of improvements.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
-

Fulfillment of knowledge verification tests. Design according to PRINCE2 and agile methodologies. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course evaluation questionnaire on the student portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
-

1. Two knowledge test tests (with an assessment of at least 4 points) represent 20% of the total assessment in the course.

2. Two practical works (projects) developed and submitted in accordance with the requirements constitute 40% of the total assessment in the course (each work – 20%).

Assessment criteria for practical work:

  • Accuracy of performance of the task and compliance with methodological requirements –
  • logic, structure and interconnection of elements of
  • 40% content – 20%
  • ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice – 20%
  • Design, language quality and compliance with formal requirements – 10%
  • observed submission deadlines – 10%

work volume: practical work should be developed at 5-7 pages (approximately 2000-3000 words).

3. The exam (with an assessment of at least 4 points) represents 40% of the total assessment in the course.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
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On site
Other
2

Topics

Methods for the Effective Implementation of New Solutions.

  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

Introduction to the PRINCE2 Project Management Methodology.

  1. Lecture

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Topics

PRINCE2 Project Team Members and the Project Life Cycle.

  1. Lecture

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Communication in the Project, Planning, Quality, and Risk Management within the PRINCE2 Framework.

  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

Introduction to the Agile Project Management Methodology.

  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

Agile Project Life Cycle and Planning in Seven Steps.

  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

The Empirical Scrum Model within the Agile Framework.

  1. Class/Seminar

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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementation of New Solutions. Project Development in Accordance with PRINCE2.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementation of New Solutions. Project Development in Accordance with PRINCE2.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementation of New Solutions. Project Development in Accordance with PRINCE2.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementation of New Solutions. Project Development in Accordance with PRINCE2.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of a New Solution to Achieve the Goal Defined by Company 'X' in Accordance with Agile.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of a New Solution to Achieve the Goal Defined by Company 'X' in Accordance with Agile.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of a New Solution to Achieve the Goal Defined by Company 'X' in Accordance with Agile.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of a New Solution to Achieve the Goal Defined by Company 'X' in Accordance with Agile.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Cooke, J. L. (2021). The prince2 agile® practical implementation guide - step-by-step advice for every project type. 2nd edition. IT Governance Ltd.Suitable for English stream

2.

Hinde, D. (2018). PRINCE2 Study Guide. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.Suitable for English stream

3.

Agile practice guide. (2017). Project Management Institute.Suitable for English stream

4.

Catlin, R., & Watkins, C. (2021). Agile auditing: Fundamentals and applications. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Goria, S., Humbert, P., & Roussel, B. (2019). Information, knowledge and agile creativity. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.Suitable for English stream

2.

Saddington, P. (2012). The agile pocket guide: A quick start to making your business agile using scrum and beyond. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.Suitable for English stream

3.

Nakandala, D., Elias, A., Hurriyet, H. (2024). The role of lean, agility and learning ambidexterity in Industry 4.0 implementations. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. Volume 206.Suitable for English stream

4.

Sosa, A. A. & Torre, J. R. D. L. (2021). Feasibility of Stakeholder Management to Improve Integration and Communication Using Big Room, Lean Construction, PMBOK and PRINCE2 in Multifamily Projects in Times of Change, Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 494-503.Suitable for English stream