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Study Course Description

Project Management in International Business

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SBUEK_057
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To provide theoretical knowledge and overview of project management specifics in international business. To introduce business project development and management based on the experience of European companies.

Preliminary Knowledge

Enterprise Management.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.After successful completion of the course, students become familiar with the basic principles of planning sustainable development of organizations’ activities, including identifying corporate social responsibility, social dialogue and innovation management, linking it to specific project management; obtain theoretical and practical knowledge about projects and management thereof in today’s international environment.

Skills

1.After successful completion of the course, students understand the essence of business projects in international business, as well as know how to manage specific business projects in practical business; reasonably discuss the latest project organization and management forms, as well as management information systems, offer advanced solutions for the project management process; according to the circumstances and the task to be performed, efficiently plan and organize their work, work creatively both individually and in a team and, if necessary, assume the functions of the group leader and activity coordinator, delegating and coordinating the performance of duties; apply theoretical knowledge and apply the acquired skills, including economically mathematical methods, in practical work, to analyse and to identify and solve practical management problems in changing or uncertain circumstances, as well as to make competent management decisions appropriate to the situation; communicate and collaborate successfully with staff, partners, owners, and other stakeholders, preparing and delivering presentations as needed; can solve conflict situations.

Competences

1.After successful completion of the course, students are able to independently manage business projects in an international context; based on the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge, perform highly qualified professional project management functions, analyse scientific literature in the field of project management, formulate the problem, carry out qualitative/ quantitative research using information technologies, and offer reasoned and scientifically based solutions to the problem, using modern project management methods and tools; plan and implement projects in accordance with the requirements of the external environment, strategies, mission and objectives, in the interest of stakeholders and in cooperation with other companies and stakeholders; take responsibility for their team performance using their leadership skills.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
Group work in seminars, preparation and presentation of presentations according to the selected projects.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
-
Active participation in practical classes (20%); homework (30%); exam (50%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic concepts of projects and project management and their explanation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic concepts of projects and project management and their explanation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project management development history, international standards and certification systems, project management in today's environment.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project phases and life cycle – essence and practical implementation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project phases and life cycle – essence and practical implementation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project manager and project management process, project team, stakeholders/ interested parties, their role and impact.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Start of the project and actions to be taken at this stage, their impact on successful implementation of the project.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Start of the project and actions to be taken at this stage, their impact on successful implementation of the project.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project planning, content and methods thereof, main activities to be carried out, control and completion of the project implementation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project planning, content and methods thereof, main activities to be carried out, control and completion of the project implementation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic concepts of projects and project management and their explanation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project phases and life cycle – essence and practical implementation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project manager and project management process, project team, stakeholders/ interested parties, their role and impact.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Start of the project and actions to be taken at this stage, their impact on successful implementation of the project.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project planning, content and methods thereof, main activities to be carried out, control and completion of the project implementation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project planning, content and methods thereof, main activities to be carried out, control and completion of the project implementation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Joseph Heagney. Fundamentals of Project Management. 2016. 5th edition. New York: AMACOM. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)

2.

Forands I. Projekta menedžments - Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2006., vai Geipele I. Projektu vadīšana: studijām un biznesam - Rīga: Valters un Rapa, 2004., vai cita pieejama grāmata par projektu vadību dzimtajā valodā

3.

Projektu vadība. - Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests. 2007. Oriģ. nos.: Harvard Business Review on Managing Projects.

Additional Reading

1.

Mitchell L. Springer. 2019. Project and Program Management: A Competency-Based Approach. 4th edition. West Lafayette, Indiana: Purdue University Press. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)

2.

Verzuh E. The fast forward MBA in project management. 4th edition. - Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

3.

Wysocki R.K. Effective project management: traditional, agile, extreme. 5th edition. - Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Technology Pub., 2009.

4.

DeCarlo D. Extreme project management: using leadership, principles, and tools to deliver value in the face of volatility. 1st edition. - San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2004.

5.

Kozlovs V. Investīciju projektu ekonomiskais novērtējums - Rīga: Latvijas Hipotēku un zemes banka, 2005.

6.

Mikose, M. Informāciju tehnoloģiju projekts uzņēmumā - Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2006.

7.

Reiters V. Kailā patiesība par projektu menedžmentu - Rīga: Vaidelote, 2004.

8.

Sprice R. Informācijas sistēmas projekta lietderības novērtēšana: process, metodes, lietojums - Rīga: *b.i., 2005.

9.

Uzulāns, J. Projektu vadīšana mūsdienu apstākļos: Microsoft Office Project - *Mārupe+ : Drukātava, 2007.

10.

Uzulāns, J. Risku vadība projektu kontekstā - Rīga: Drukātava, 2010.

Other Information Sources

1.

www.lnpva.lv

2.

www.pmi.com