Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to Project Management
Course Code
LF_498
Branch of Science
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ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Griškēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To enrich the theoretical knowledge about the project development and management and its practical application: students in a group develop and present a project that complies with any of the self-chosen national or international project tenders for their own interest or submission.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students explain the concept of the project, mention the basic principles for its creation, planning, implementation and management, as well as team formation, attraction of funds and risk assessment.
Skills
1.Students select and aggregate the information about the available project tenders, formulate a topical and creative project idea, plan the aspects of activities, funding, control, risk management, communication and teamwork, as well as select the collaboration partners. Describe the project according to the criteria and structure, laid down by the chosen project tender. Present their own idea and project.
Competences
1.During the teamwork students plan and describe a project which corresponds to the basic principles of project management and present it to the audience.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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To independently consolidate the lecture material by reading the indicated sources systematically. Working in groups of four to five students, develop a project that complies with any of the self-chosen national or international project tenders for their professional interests or submission. To present the 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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According to the criteria and structure, laid down by self-chosen national or international project tender, prepare in writing and present the application for the project.
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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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Types of projects and funding sources: national and international project tenders. Other resources (patronage, sponsoring)
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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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Types of projects and funding sources: national and international project tenders. Other resources (patronage, sponsoring)
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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 the project idea, innovations and creativity aspects. Target audience and stakeholders of the project. Project mission, tasks and aims
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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 team (team and management, the importance of planning in teamwork, the stages of team development, the development of communication in the team). Attraction of specialists and sub-contractors
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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 team (team and management, the importance of planning in teamwork, the stages of team development, the development of communication in the team). Attraction of specialists and sub-contractors
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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 planning, management, supervision and control. Evaluation of the project risk factors. Development of the project structural plan, the project course plan and the project schedule
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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 and control of the project finances
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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 and control of the project finances
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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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The project idea presentation to various target audiences, the dissemination of the course and results of the project, the involvement of traditional and social media
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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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The project idea presentation to various target audiences, the dissemination of the course and results of the project, the involvement of traditional and social media
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
De Bono, E. (2009). Sešas domāšanas cepures. Rīga: Zvaigzne
2.
De Bono, E. (2011). Kā gūt radošas idejas: 62 vingrinājumi domāšanas attīstīšanai. Rīga: Zvaigzne
3.
Kerzner, H. (2009). Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons
4.
Kotlers, F. (2007). Mārketings no A līdz Z: 80 koncepcijas, kas jāzina katram vadītājam. Rīga: Jumava
5.
Jangs, T. (2009). Kā vadīt projektu: zelta padomi veiksmīgai projektu vadīšanai. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
6.
Wilde, S. (2013). Viral marketing within social networking sites: the creation of an effective viral marketing campaign. Pieejams Ebrary E-grāmatu plauktā: http://site.ebrary.com.db.rsu.lv/lib/rsub/detail.action?docID=11018721&p00=viral+marketing
Additional Reading
1.
Marketing Sherpa, Inc. Proven tactics in viral marketing. Pieejams Ebrary http://site.ebrary.com.db.rsu.lv/lib/rsub/detail.action?docID=10035704&p00=viral+marketing
2.
Wilde, S. (2013). Viral marketing within social networking sites: the creation of an effective viral marketing campaign. Pieejams Ebrary http://site.ebrary.com.db.rsu.lv/lib/rsub/detail.action?docID=11018721&p00=viral+marketing
Other Information Sources
1.
Programma Erasmus+: Jaunatne darbībā. Pieejams no: http://jaunatne.gov.lv/lv/erasmus/par-erasmus-jaunatnes-jomu
2.
Programma Nordplus. Pieejams no: http://www.nordplusonline.org/
3.
Programma Norden. Pieejams no: http://www.norden.lv/lv/grantu-programmas
4.
Borisa un Ināras Teterevu fonda projektu konkurss. Pieejams no: http://www.teterevufonds.lv/
5.
Sabiedrības Integrācijas fonda projektu konkurss. Pieejams no: http://www.sif.gov.lv
6.
Valsts Kultūrkapitāla fonda projektu konkurss. Pieejams no: http://www.kkf.lv
7.
Rīgas domes Izglītības, kultūras un sporta departamenta projektu konkursi. Pieejams no: http://www.iksd.riga.lv