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English for Project Management

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Course Unit Code712-3104/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter, Summer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
CHU01Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
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.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
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.
Course Contents
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
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Project Management - A Complete Guide - B. Tonnquist Et. Al. Academica 2009. ISBN 9788776757281 8776757285
Project Management - A Complete Guide - B. Tonnquist Et. Al. Academica 2009. ISBN 9788776757281 8776757285
Recommended Reading:
A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). 5th ed. Newtown Square: Project Management Institute, c2013. ISBN 978-1-935589-67-9.

Absolute beginner's guide to project management, second edition January 2009.Que Publishing Company,
Que Publishing Company, ISBN:978-0-7897-3821-9

Project Management: The Managerial Process. Larson, Erik, Published by McGraw Hill, ISBN 10: 0073403342


Successful Project Management: A Step-by-Step Approach with Practical Examples, MILTON D. ROSENAU, Jr., ISBN 0471293040
A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). 5th ed. Newtown Square: Project Management Institute, c2013. ISBN 978-1-935589-67-9.

Absolute beginner's guide to project management, second edition January 2009.Que Publishing Company,
Que Publishing Company, ISBN:978-0-7897-3821-9

Project Management: The Managerial Process. Larson, Erik, Published by McGraw Hill, ISBN 10: 0073403342


Successful Project Management: A Step-by-Step Approach with Practical Examples, MILTON D. ROSENAU, Jr., ISBN 0471293040
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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