BPH_FBPR Foundations of Business Projects

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Petr Smutný, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Petr Smutný, Ph.D.
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Vlasta Radová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BPH_FBPR/01: Wed 10:00–11:50 S309, except Wed 3. 4., P. Smutný
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(! BPH_ABUP Business Projects ) && (! NOWANY ( BPH_ABUP Business Projects )) && (! MPH_EKRP Project of management system )&& (! BPH_BUPR Business Projects )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 24 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 17/24, only registered: 0/24
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide students with sound foundations of managing projects in a business environment through certified structured approach to managing projects.
Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the characteristics and context of a project and the benefits of adopting PRINCE2 (6th Edition). They will have basic understanding of the purpose of the PRINCE2 roles, management products, principles themes and processes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have:
1. A basic comprehension of the PRINCE2 methodology and the ability to be effective project team member.
2. A basic knowledge of Product Based Planning and the ability to utilize the technique for all plans specified in the course.
3. A basic understanding of what it takes to start a project including the ability ot create a project brief.
4. A basic understanding of project planning and the ability to develop a full scale project plan.
Syllabus
  • This course will use 10 video lectures available on-line and covering:
  • principles;
  • themes;
  • processes;
  • of the PRINCE2 project management methodology.
    Seminars will be focused on reviewing students homework and testing students knowledge from self-study (through reading and video lectures).
Literature
  • Managing successful projects with Prince2. Sixth edition. Norwich: Axelos, 2017, 327 pp. ISBN 978-0-11-331533-8. info
Teaching methods
video lectures
reading
homework
Assessment methods
Graded homeworks.
Written test.
Minimum passing score is 60% of the maximum score.
Any copying, keeping a record of tests or carrying the tests out, using forbidden aids including any communication devices or any other breach of objectivity of the exam is regarded as a failure to meet the obligations of the subject and as a serious breach of study regulations. As a consequence, the teacher grades the student with "F" and the dean is allowed to initiate a disciplinary action, which might lead to the termination of the studies.
Information for students going on a study stay abroad: The course cannot be completed without meeting the attendance requirement. In the case of a planned internship abroad, students are advised to register for this course in an earlier/later year than when it is recommended in their curriculum. You may try to find an equivalent course at the host university. Students must consult the course equivalency with the guarantor before including it in their learning agreement.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Prince2® and Prince2® Agile are registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. The Swirl logo is a trademark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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