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Project Development and Management
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:02.11.2021 17:49:01
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LUSDK_078 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 1.00 | ECTS: | 1.50 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Management; Public Management | Target Audience: | Social Welfare and Social Work | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Mārtiņš Menniks | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Welfare and Social Work | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | 26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris, Riga; socdk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061575 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 8 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 3 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 6 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 10 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | - | ||||||||
| Objective: | Provide insight into project management as a significant discipline for the development of Latvia, provide students with theoretical knowledge and promote the practical application of theoretical knowledge in the field of project development and management, as well as in attracting European Union funds and other financial resources. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | General insight into the nature of the project. The project as one of the instruments for achieving goals and activities. History of project management, theory and basic components of projects. Characteristics and content of the project. Responsibilities of the project manager and professional standards. Introduction to project management systems. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Analysis of the project life cycle. Identification, development, assessment, decision on implementation and monitoring, evaluation. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Developing a project idea model and preparation of the life cycle. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Different project funding models/sources (including EU funds). Completion of the project form - aims, tasks, activities, analysis of the application form, resource management (including drawing up a budget), acquisition and verification of information, project risk analysis, selection of the project implementation system, role of the project manager and co-operation models, project approval within the institution. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Pilot project analysis in groups. Development and analysis of project goals, tasks, activities, implementation mechanisms, drawing up a budget and analysis. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Analysis of the socio-economic values of the project, adjustments to the project and laying emphasis on implementation. Analysis of pilot projects, analysis of the developed projects and adjustments, definition of financial and socio-economic values (work in groups). | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Beginning of the project implementation - setting up a team, identification of the project place in the institution, the project implementation model, defining the responsibilities of the project manager and the experts involved in the project and development of the cooperation model. Analysis of the project implementation risks. Evaluating the project and starting a new project cycle. Closing seminar. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | General insight into the nature of the project. The project as one of the instruments for achieving goals and activities. History of project management, theory and basic components of projects. Characteristics and content of the project. Responsibilities of the project manager and professional standards. Introduction to project management systems. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Analysis of the project life cycle. Identification, development, assessment, decision on implementation and monitoring, evaluation. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Developing a project idea model and preparation of the life cycle. | Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Different project funding models/sources (including EU funds). Completion of the project form - aims, tasks, activities, analysis of the application form, resource management (including drawing up a budget), acquisition and verification of information, project risk analysis, selection of the project implementation system, role of the project manager and co-operation models, project approval within the institution. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Pilot project analysis in groups. Development and analysis of project goals, tasks, activities, implementation mechanisms, drawing up a budget and analysis. | Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Analysis of the socio-economic values of the project, adjustments to the project and laying emphasis on implementation. Analysis of pilot projects, analysis of the developed projects and adjustments, definition of financial and socio-economic values (work in groups). | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Beginning of the project implementation - setting up a team, identification of the project place in the institution, the project implementation model, defining the responsibilities of the project manager and the experts involved in the project and development of the cooperation model. Analysis of the project implementation risks. Evaluating the project and starting a new project cycle. Closing seminar. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Contact classes: introductory lecture; group discussions; work in small groups. Consultations regarding the independent work. Student independent work at project development. 1st stage: the project idea, goal and tasks, justification of the need (statistics, research, etc.) Preparing the project application form. 2nd stage: the project content, budget, attraction of specialists and team building, time plan. 3rd stage: cooperation partners, publicity, marketing, the use of technologies. Risks and their assessment. 4th stage: project presentation. Upon completion of the course, the course evaluation questionnaire must be filled in. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | ASSESSMENT will be done in 3 parts: PART 1: PRACTICAL WORK AND SEMINARS: maximum 50% of the total score. PART 2: A TEST; maximum 25% of the total score, breakdown by number of replies correctly provided, assuming that 30 (maximum) correct answers are 100%: * 10 and less correct answers = 0 %; * 10 - 17 correct answers = 5 %; * 18 - 23 correct answers = 15 %; * above 24 correct answers = 25%. PART 3: ATTENDANCE: maximum 25% of the total score: * 100% attendance - 25% of the total score; * attendance at least 80% - 15% of the total score; * attendance below 80% - 0%. TOTAL of 100% - a pass on the condition that a total of 60% is achieved and at least 15% in each of the parts assessed. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Test | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Test | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | The student will be able to demonstrate the acquired knowledge and understanding by explaining the concept of the project and other key terms, as well as by describing project management processes. The student will be able to describe the design and planning of the project, as well as the process and stages of the project implementation and management. The student will be able to name and describe the basic principles of project team building and assess risks; classify and evaluate the available resources. | ||||||||
| Skills: | The student will be able to collect relevant information about the available financial resources and project competitions, apply appropriate basic management skills in project preparation and implementation. Select cooperation partners and coordinate team work, work with project documentation and evaluate the project. Present projects publicly. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | The student will be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in situations where it is beneficial to initiate new projects or to participate in different stages of project implementation to achieve specific goals. The student will be able to analyse and assess the potential for project efficiency and the related risks. Initiate new, valuable projects. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Rokasgrāmata Eiropas Savienības projektu izveidē un vadībā: http://www.sif.gov.lv/nodevumi/nodevumi/5141/Rokasgramata%2… | ||||||||
| 2 | Sankaran, N.Drouin, R. Muller, 2017. Cambridge Handbook of Organizational Project Management | ||||||||
| 3 | Henmarij, 2017. Better Practices of Project Management Based on IPMA competences – 4th revised edition | ||||||||
| 4 | Project management Institute, (2017). Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide) | ||||||||
| 5 | Project Management Institute. (2016). Governance of Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide | ||||||||
| 6 | Kerzner, H. Project Management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2017. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Mulgan, G, The Process of Social Innovation, MIT Press, mitpress.mit.edu/innovations, 2006, | ||||||||
| 2 | Pine, J. and Gilmore, J. Authenticity, Harvard Business School Press, 2007. | ||||||||
| 3 | Iesācēja rokasgrāmata projektu vadībā; Microsoft 365 Team | ||||||||
| 4 | Projektu vadīšanas nacionālās kompetences vadlīnijas (NCB). Latvijas Nacionālā projektu vadīšanas asociācija, Rīga, 2011 | ||||||||
| 5 | Uzulāns J. Projektu vadība / Biroja sērija/.- Rīga: Jumava, 2004. | ||||||||
| 6 | Forands I. Projekta menedžments.- Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2006. | ||||||||
| 7 | Džons Eiders, Radošas domāšanas māksla. – Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas centrs, 2008. | ||||||||
| 8 | Jangs Trevors L. Kā vadīt projektu: zelta padomi veiksmīgai projektu vadīšanai - Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2009. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Pētījums „Latvija ceļā uz sociālo uzņēmējdarbību”, 2012.g. | ||||||||
| 2 | http://providus.lv/article/petijums-latvija-cela-uz-socialo… | ||||||||
| 3 | Lielbritānijas vadošā sociālo inovāciju un investīciju organizācija: http://www.youngfoundation.org, organizācijas izdotā grāmata par sociālajām inovācijām: (http://www.youngfoundation.org/files/images/Open_Book_of_So…, | ||||||||
| 4 | Lielbritānijas sociālo inovāciju un labdarības organizācija: http://www.nesta.org.uk/ | ||||||||
| 5 | Informācija par Eiropas Savienības fondu apguvi: www.esfondi.lv | ||||||||
| 6 | Projekta vadītāja profesijas standarts: http://www.aiknc.lv/standarti/Projekta_vadPS.pdf | ||||||||
