3PR Project management
The Objective of the Minor Specialisation
The objective of the minor specialisation 3PR Project Management is to provide students with knowledge in demand in practice, equip them with methods, techniques and tools, and develop the skills needed to manage projects in practice, thereby supporting their employability on the labour market.
Students will work on exercises, case studies, and both simulated and real projects, taking part in a project internship at selected organisations. In class, they will have the opportunity to work and engage in discussion with project managers and other practitioners, and they will be in close contact with representatives and members of project management associations operating in the Czech Republic.
Characteristics of the Minor Specialisation
- Within the minor specialisation, students face the challenges of current practice: ensuring the competitiveness and development of an organisation by delivering unique projects in a rapidly changing, demanding environment with limited resources.
- The minor specialisation in Project Management is open to students of all fields of study at VŠE.
- The aim of the specialisation is to provide a comprehensive programme of knowledge and skills development for project management and preparation for positions in project management.
Students will become familiar with the principles and specifics of project management, learn to use effective project management practices and tools, gain an understanding of the social and psychological aspects of project work, including in an intercultural environment, develop their competencies in leading a project team, and keep up with current trends in project management. A particularly valuable part of the minor specialisation is the involvement of project managers in teaching and the project internship, through which students take part in a real project in practice while still studying.
Prerequisite Knowledge
The minor specialisation builds on the knowledge and skills acquired at the bachelor’s level, particularly in management, economic disciplines, psychology and sociology, human resource management, mathematics and basic statistics. The subject is related to innovation management, knowledge management, process management and change management.
Graduate Profile
Graduates will have comprehensive expertise in the discipline of project management across various fields and sectors of the economy, in line with international knowledge. They will know and be able to apply project management methods, techniques and methodologies, will have developed their technical and behavioural competencies for managing projects, and will have initial experience of working in project teams on real projects in practice. As a result, they will be able to navigate the professional environment of project management, use their skills in managing projects, take part in projects in an international environment, and further develop their practical experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the minor specialisation have immediate and broad career opportunities in a variety of positions across fields and sectors of the economy. Demand for project management expertise not only remains strong, but is also seen as an opportunity for professional development and long-term career prospects.
Graduates find employment in both small and large companies, in the business sector, in state and local government and other public services, in the non-profit sector, in research, sport and culture, in positions such as project team member, project group leader, project manager, project management methodologist, or head of a project management office.
Structure of Compulsory Courses
Note: The last column shows the recommended semester of study within the follow-up master’s programme.
| Code | Course title | Course guarantor | Hours | ECTS | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3MA526 | Introduction to Project Management | Ing. Jiří Hájek, Ph.D.; Department of Management | 2/2 | 6 | 1 |
| 3PS532 | Project manager’s competencies | Ing. Jaroslav Petrů, Ph.D.; Department of Managerial Psychology and Sociology | 2/2 | 6 | 1–3 |
| 3MA527 | Advanced Project Management Processes | Ing. Jiří Hájek, Ph.D.; Department of Management | 2/2 | 6 | 2–3 |
| 3MA528 | Project Internship | Ing. Jiří Hájek, Ph.D.; Department of Management | 4/0 | 6 | 3–4 |
| 3MA529 | Application of Agile Project Management | Ing. Jiří Hájek, Ph.D.; Department of Management | 2/2 | 6 | 3–4 |
Final Examination
The minor specialisation concludes with a comprehensive examination covering the following compulsory courses:
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| 3MA526 | Introduction to Project Management |
| 3PS532 | Project manager’s competencies |
| 3MA527 | Advanced Project Management Processes |
| 3MA528 | Project Internship |
| 3MA529 | Application of Agile Project Management |
Students may also write their master’s theses on topics covered in the minor specialisation.
Practical project assignments for course 3MA526 provided by Česká spořitelna, a.s., General Partner of the Prague University of Economics and Business
- How do young people plan their path to a home of their own? VŠE students looked for answers together with Spořka
- A successful end to the summer semester: a joint project by Česká spořitelna and students of the 3PR minor specialisation, “Rozinvestujme Česko” (Let’s Get Czechia Investing)
- A successful end to the winter semester: a joint project by Česká spořitelna and students of the 3PR minor specialisation
General Partner of Minor Specialization Project Management
Partner of Minor Specialization Project Management
