712-3104/01 – English for Project Management (APŘ)
| Gurantor department | Institute of Foreign Languages | Credits | 2 |
| Subject guarantor | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Optional |
| Year | | Semester | winter + summer |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2018/2019 | Year of cancellation | |
| Intended for the faculties | FEI, FS, FAST, FBI, HGF, FMT | Intended for study types | Follow-up Master, Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
Course objective - to learn English vocabulary and expressions necessary to develop practical skills for project management conducted in English, to be able to initiate, plan, organize and control complex and innovative projects within international environments.
Teaching methods
Tutorials
Summary
A student is able to participate clearly and effectively in international projects with English as a communication language. On the basis of oral or written assignments, he/she can communicate with foreign partners at all levels of corporate structures. His communication is understandable and accurate. He can create technical reports in English, describe the situation, trends, graphs, etc. and respond flexibly to the needs of the given project.
Compulsory literature:
Project Management - A Complete Guide - B. Tonnquist Et. Al. Academica 2009. ISBN 9788776757281 8776757285
Recommended literature:
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Credit test
E-learning
Other requirements
Homework, active participation during tutorials. Working out of assigned written and oral tasks, 80% attendance, min. test result: 65%.
The subject is not intended for programmes taught in English.
Required level of English: exam passed at B2 level at VŠB-TUO.
The subject is not intended for programmes taught in English.
Required level of English: B2, successfully passed English exam at VŠB-TUO.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
English for Project Management
Vocabulary and communication skills focused on the following topics:
1. Project Management Overview, Essential Elements for Any Successful Project
2. Defining a Project, The Project Manager
3. Planning a Project, Developing the Breakdown Structure Work
4. Estimating the Work, Developing the Project Schedule
5. Determining the Project Budget
6. Controlling a Project
7. Managing Project Changes
8. Managing Project Deliverables
9. Managing Project Issues and Risks
10. Leading a Project and Managing Project Communications
11. Keys to Better Project Team Performance
12. Managing Differences
13. Ending a Project
14. Credit test
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks