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Project Management

Course developer

Prior knowledge

VadZ5078, Project Portfolio Management

VadZ5083, Methodology of Project Management

VadZ5084, Practical Project Management

Course abstract

Professional practice is intended for strengthening theoretical knowledge in project management, for acquiring competence appropriate for the study program. It covers all stages of project management and project management process components. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of project management principles, strategies, specifics, different methods in practical project management. Theoretical approaches are strengthened in practice in order to gain professional competence in project management and to apply it to improve project management work in various institutions and organizations.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

The knowledge acquired during the theoretical courses on the project development process and methods can be applied in practice in the project development work. Knows the main principles, goals and objectives of the field project development, as well as their practical operation.
Students are able to independently analyze the processes and methods of workplace project development and to link them with theory. Able to critically evaluate project development problems and risks at the practice place, linking the acquired theoretical knowledge with practice. Able to independently, analyze and evaluate project development processes, as well as perform tasks in different areas of practical work, working individually and in a team. Able to solve problematic situations in project development, offer organizations innovative solutions.
The assessment includes the student's report on the practice, defense of the practice and feedback from the supervisor.

Course Content(Calendar)

Depending on the chosen placement, the intern needs to get acquainted and analyze:
1. Work organization at practice place, its structure, responsibilities and competencies, goals, tasks and their context in project management;
2. Different levels of legal and regulatory framework affecting practice place operations and project management, contract types used in project management, use of modern technology / software for project management purposes;
3. Project management process, its organization, project organizational structure, project team formation, coordination, project management stages and techniques, project life cycle analysis, project portfolio development and management, its specificity at practice place, creation of team culture;
4. Aspects of project objectives, tasks, time, cost planning at practice place, monitoring and regulating plan execution, project change forecasting, drafting corrections and project changes, project planning documentation, procurement procedures, project documentation and progress, project manuals;
5. Project control phase methods and techniques at practice place, project reporting system, principles of actual data collection and analysis, use of multiproject management principles, methods and techniques used in multiproject management,
6. Project environment, identification of project stakeholders and its principles, development of marketing plans and events at practice place,
7. Conflict and risk management, project crisis management capabilities and solutions at practice site;
8. Managing the development of joint project documentation (from project idea to preparation of project closure documents);
9. Project management sustainability aspects.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Test with a mark
Assessment includes internship report prepared by student, defense of internship and feedback from internship supervisor.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

During the internship the student fulfills the tasks defined in the placement assignment, as well as performs tasks assigned to the intern by the supervisor of the chosen placement.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Grading mark on a 10-point scale.
Internship must be completed and defended in due time.
The internship is assessed by the quality of the internship assignment, which is determined by the lecturer.
The internship is evaluated by the internship evaluation committee.

Compulsory reading

1. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). 5th Edition. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute, 2004. 589 p. ISBN13: 9781935589679.
2. Levin G., Wyzalek J. (eds) Portfolio Management: A Strategic Approach. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press John, 2015 360 p.
3. Moustafaev J. Project Portfolio Management in Theory and Practice: Thirty Case Studies from around the World. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press John, 2017. 315 p.
4. Larson E.W., Clifford F.G. Project Management: the Managerial Process. 7th edition. NY: McGrow-Hill Education, 2008. 659 p.

Further reading

1. Džounss R. Projektu vadības pamati: praktisks ceļvedis Projektu vadībā un izpildē. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2008. 222 lpp. (Mazās un vidējās uzņēmējdarbības bibliotēka). ISBN 9789984826059.
2. Haugan T.G. The Triple Constraints for Sustainable Projects, Programs and Portfolios. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press John, 2013. 404 p.
3. Project Management Institute. Corporate Author. The Standard for Program Management. 3 edition. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Inst, 2013. 176 p. ISBN-10: 1935589687, ISBN-13: 978-1935589686.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Project Management Journal. Pieejams: https://journals-sagepub-com.db.rsu.lv/doi/abs/10.1002/pmj.20053
2. Latvijas Nacionālā projektu vadīšanas asociācija (LNPVA). Pieejams: http://lnpva.lv/
3. Project Management Institute (PMI). Pieejams: https://www.pmi.org/
4. International Project Management Association (IPMA). Pieejams: https://www.ipma.world/ 2