Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to Project Management
Course Code
SZF_138
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-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 enhance knowledge and facilitate the acquisition of project management skills, based on Prince2 and Agile methodologies, as well as the work practices of international companies in applying these methods. It aims to develop and implement new products, services, or solutions that meet the company's needs and specified requirements.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will acquire the following knowledge as a result of the course: 1. Understand the essence of PRINCE2 and Agile project management methodologies and their main differences. 2. Understand the stages of the project life cycle and their objectives within the PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies. 3. Understand the roles and responsibilities of team members in PRINCE2 and Agile project management approaches. 4. Understand the principles of project organisation, planning, and risk assessment in accordance with PRINCE2. 5. Understand the principles of developing a project vision, creating a product backlog, assessing team capacity, and developing a release plan within the Agile framework.
Skills
1.Students will acquire the following skills as a result of the course: 1. Select the most appropriate project management approach (PRINCE2 or Agile) according to the basic needs of a specific project. 2. Plan and structure the stages of project development and implementation in accordance with the basic principles of the chosen methodology. 3. Prepare basic project documentation in accordance with the PRINCE2 or Agile approach (a project vision, a high-level project plan, a Product Backlog, a release plan, etc.). 4. Apply the basic principles of risk management, quality control, and monitoring during project implementation. 5. Collaborate with project team members and stakeholders, facilitating effective information exchange and teamwork.
Competences
1.Students will develop the following competences as a result of the course: 1. Be able to justify the choice of an appropriate project management approach (PRINCE2 or Agile) according to the basic needs of the project or organisation. 2. Be able to participate in project development from idea to implementation plan and formulate the basic project requirements. 3. Be able to identify the key aspects of project planning, risk management, and quality management, and propose justified improvements for achieving project objectives. 4. Be able to work effectively in a project team, collaborating with stakeholders and adapting to changes in the work situation. 5. Be able to discuss possible solutions for achieving project objectives and contribute to proposing improvements in team performance.
Assessment
Individual work
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Studying video lectures, understanding lecture topics through required course literature, and completing knowledge assessments.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Assessment criteria for practical assignments:
Length of practical assignments: each assignment must be developed in the length of 3–4 pages (approximately 1200–1800 words).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Other
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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 (Prince2).
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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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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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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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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Prince2).
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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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Product-based planning, development of project activity plan (Prince2).
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Product-based planning, development of project activity plan (Prince2).
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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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Product-based planning, development of project activity plan (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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Definition of requirements, determination of quality criteria, and risk management (Prince2).
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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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Project organisation, planning, defining requirements, managing performance, controlling the results (Agile).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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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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Product-based planning, development of project activity plan (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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Definition of requirements, determination of quality criteria, and 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Product-based planning, development of project activity plan (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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Product-based planning, development of project activity plan (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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Other
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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 (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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Project organisation, project management stages (Prince2).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Agile practice guide (english). Project Management Institute. 2017.
2.
Puckett, S., & Neubauer, R. M. Agile leadership : Leadership competencies for the agile transformation. BusinessVillage. 2020.
3.
Layton, Mark C., Ostermiller, Steven J., and Kynaston, Dean J.. Agile Project Management for Dummies. Newark: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2020. Accessed March 10, 2026.
4.
Tuttle, Susan. PRINCE2 in Action : Project Management in Real Terms. Ely: IT Governance Ltd, 2018.
5.
Bentley, C. The concise prince2: A pocket guide. IT Governance Ltd. 2013.
Additional Reading
1.
Dillon, Tom. Agile Resilience : The Psychology of Developing Resilience in the Workplace. Oxford: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.
2.
Derby, Esther, Larsen, Diana, and Horowitz, David. Agile Retrospectives, Second Edition : A Practical Guide for Catalyzing Team Learning and Improvement. La Vergne: Pragmatic Programmers, LLC, The, 2024.
3.
Stettina, Christoph J., Garbajosa, Juan, and Kruchten, Philippe, eds. Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programming : 24th International Conference on Agile Software Development, XP 2023, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, June 13-16, 2023, Proceedings. Cham: Springer, 2023.
4.
Cooke, Jamie Lynn. The PRINCE2 Agile® Practical Implementation Guide - Step-By-step Advice for Every Project Type. Ely: IT Governance Ltd, 2021.