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Project Preparation and Management

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:20.10.2022 10:58:45
Study Course Information
Course Code:LF_183LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:1.00ECTS:1.50
Branch of Science:Management; Business ManagementTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Dita Role
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf @ rsu.lv, + 371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours8
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Learning the basics of economic theory at the secondary school level; ability to learn study material independently; skills in using office computer software (Internet).
Objective:
To develop an understanding of and provide theoretical, practically applicable knowledge about the role of projects in the promotion and development of business, types, importance, preparation, development, successful implementation, management, monitoring of projects and funding attraction opportunities. To provide knowledge about professional activity, information search, processing and use in study work and research.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Development and management of a project. Description of objectives, environmental analysis, project discussion, project expenditure evaluation, SWOT analysis. Work organisation under a project, project documentation, risk analysis, delegation of powers. Project work planning, software, time and goals. Project control, communication basics, conflict management techniques, project crises, motivation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
2Business project management. Compliance with the provisions of the Medical Treatment Law and the Law on the Rights of Patients in the work of a masseur. Developing a project for operation of a healthcare-related cabinet. Choice of business form. Legal employment relations.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Group work; analysis of situations; independent work with literature using Internet resources. Independent selection and analysis of materials and legislative acts on a specific topic; learning from e-learning materials, developing an independent project on the chosen topic and presenting it.
Assessment Criteria:
In the study process, students’ knowledge is assessed on a 10-point scale, with a score of at least 4 points being considered positive, where 60% of the final assessment is constituted by preparation of an individual project application, and 40% - presentation and defence thereof.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Test
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:After completing the study course, students will be able to explain the basic concepts and terminology of project management and business. Will be able to define the nature of the project and business, development perspectives and responsibility. Will be able to explain where to look for help in searching for information, define the relevance of the information obtained for the study of a topic (problem) of their choice in the profession they are studying, orient themselves in the diversity of information sources and evaluate their quality.
Skills:After completing the study course, students will be able to independently determine the needs of the client or the company, know how to set goals and tasks for meeting the needs, plan and determine the responsible parties, as well as be able to recognise company risks and determine actions for the management thereof. Students will be able to use information technology for searching and selecting the information they need, as well as for project (business) planning and management, will be able to evaluate project (business) indicators, will be able to explain the role of projects in a company.
Competencies:Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in professional activities.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Fornads I. Biznesa vadības tehnoloģijas – R.: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Jakovļevs P. Ekonomika. Uzdevumi un lietišķās spēles. – R.: RaKa, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Kumerdanka A. Biznesa ekonomiskie pamati. 2007 (akceptējams izdevums)
4Ņešpors V. Ievads ekonomikā. – R.: Multineo, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
5Projektu vadīšanas rokasgrāmata. – R.: Dienas Bizness, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
6NCB - Projektu vadīšanas nacionālās kompetences vadlīnijas, versija 3.1. LNPVA, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1Grigorjeva R., Jesemčika A., Leibus I., Svarinska A. Grāmatvedības pamati: Mācību grāmata. Latvijas Uzņēmējdarbības un menedžmenta akadēmija, Rīga, 2009.
2Januška M. Finanšu un grāmatvedības kontrole firmā: praktiskas rekomendācijas uzņēmējiem. Merkūrijs Info, Rīga, 2010.
3Leibus I. Pirmie soļi komercdarbībā. SIA vai IK: darbības uzsākšana, grāmatvedība, nodokļi. Lietišķās informācijas dienests, Rīga, 2016.
4Raņķevica V., Korsaka T. Ievads grāmatvedībā. Latvijas Komercbanku asociācija konsultāciju un mācību centrs. 2008.
5Rurāne M. Uzņēmuma finanses. Jumava, Rīga, 2007.