Innovation Project Management
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32ME-P-PIMN-01 | Z,ZK | 6 | 2P+2C | English |
- Course guarantor:
- Štěpán Chalupa
- Lecturer:
- Štěpán Chalupa
- Tutor:
- Štěpán Chalupa
- Supervisor:
- Institute of Management Studies
- Synopsis:
- Requirements:
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The course concludes with a written test on MOODLE that focuses on the basic principles of managing innovative projects using the PRINCE2 methodology. The results of the written test account for 55% of the overall assessment.
The remaining 45% of the assessment consists of defending a semester project proposal based on a real project challenge and a follow-up discussion (15%), an anonymous evaluation of the research project proposal (15%), and a self-evaluation of the proposal's implementation (15%).
- Syllabus of lectures:
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1. Introduction to project management and PRINCE 2 methodology.
2. Core principles of project management based on PRINCE2, PMBOK a NUPP.
3. PRINCE2 Themes and Business Case (Business Justification Principle).
4. Organisation of the project team (Roles and Responsibilities) and Stakeholder Mapping.
5. Product design and Benefits creation.
6. Project planning and risk management.
7. Change management (documentation) and Progress tracking.
8. Starting up and directing the project.
9. Initiation stage.
10. Controlling and tracking performance.
11. Managing product delivery.
12. Closing the project.
13. Project defence.
- Syllabus of tutorials:
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1. Creation of a project team (definition of roles and responsibilities).
2. Search for funding sources for the applied research project.
3. Preparation of a project proposal creation of a business case with an emphasis on business justification.
4. Evaluating the proposal in the context of current knowledge and grant call requirements.
5. Identifying project stakeholders with an emphasis on the project's innovation potential.
6. Establishing a basic timeline and defining the individual phases of the project.
7. Establishing control points and key project indicators.
8. Assembling the project team and its characteristics.
9. Creating supporting documents for the project proposal.
10. Project risk management.
11. Modifying the project based on anonymous feedback.
12. Preparing a project presentation based on the updated proposal.
13. Project pitch and project evaluation.
- Study Objective:
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The aim of the course „Innovation Project Management“ is to provide comprehensive knowledge related to the management of innovation projects based on the internationally recognised PRINCE2 methodology, with an emphasis on applied research projects supported by various grant schemes. Students are able to create a realistic investment project proposal that can be used in public tenders while respecting their requirements and tender documentation.
- Study materials:
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Kerzner, H. [2022]: Innovation Project Management: Methods, Case Studies, and Tools for Managing Innovation Projects. Wiley, 2nd. edition, ISBN-10: 111993124X.
Peng, K. [2019]: Project Management for Continuous Innovation: Management by Project Mapping. Pike Publications; Illustrated edition, ISBN: 1733555706.
Davies, A., Lenfle, S., Loch, Ch. H., Midler, Ch. [2023]: Handbook on Innovation and Project Management. Edward Elgar Publishing, ISBN: 1789901790.
Doležal, J. - Krátký, J. [2016]: Projektový management v praxi. Grada: Praha, ISBN: 9788024756936.
Jemala, M. [2014]: Technology identification: How to bring technology innovation to life? Scholars' Press: Saarbrücken, ISBN: 978-3-639-71044-1.
Jemala, M. [2010]: Manažment technologických systémov. Identifikácia a prípadové štúdie. Ekonóm: Bratislava, ISBN: 978-80-225-3120-7.
- Note:
- Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:
- Time-table is not available yet
- Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri - The course is a part of the following study plans:
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- prezenční - Project and Process Innovation Management, N0413A050002 Projektové řízení inovací (compulsory course)
- prezenční - Management inovací v regionech, N0413A050002 Projektové řízení inovací (compulsory course)
- prezenční - Management moderních výrobních technologií, N0413A050002 Projektové řízení inovací (compulsory course)
- prezenční - European Union And Regional Policy, N0413A050002 Projektové řízení inovací (compulsory course)
- prezenční - Spolupráce soukromého a veřejného sektoru, N0413A050002 Projektové řízení inovací (compulsory course)
- prezenční - Sustainability and Climate Change, N0413A050002 Projektové řízení inovací (compulsory course)