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About Study Course

Department: Department of Public Health and Epidemiology
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Jekaterina Pankova
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Public Health
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Public Health

Objective

Promote the acquisition of knowledge in project management for the successful achievement of the company's operational and strategic goals. Promote the acquisition of skills in project management, based on "Prince2" and "Agile" methodologies, as well as the good practice of international companies in the application of these methods, in order to develop and implement new products, services or other solutions, according to the needs and requirements of customers, companies.

Prerequisites

Not required.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

During the course, students will gain a basic understanding of Prince2 and Agile project management methodologies, which will allow them to successfully manage or participate in project development and implementation in companies in various industries.

Skills

After the completion of the course, students will be able to develop proposals for starting a project, define requirements for new product development, develop a project plan and delegate tasks to project team members, successfully manage product development and implementation processes.

Competence

Students will acquire knowledge on developing project proposals, evaluating multiple solution alternatives, organising the project, defining project participants’ responsibilities, developing a project plan, monitoring results, evaluating and managing project risks, and managing the working group.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Public Health, SVF7Bachelor’sRequired
Public Health, SVF5Bachelor’sRequired