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Project Management and Entrepreneurship

Code 16461
Year 3
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 4
Workload TP(45H)
Scientific area Social and Human Sciences
Entry requirements N.A.
Learning outcomes • Raising students' understanding of project as a new venture, which can be developed either in an existing organization or through the creation of a new organization;
• To familiarize students with key concepts, methods and problems that define the specificity of Project Management;
• Stimulate student's ability to observe, analyze and critique various phenomena related to Project Management;
• Develop the ability of practical application of concepts and methods of Project Management.
Syllabus 1.The project as a new venture
1.1 Entrepreneurship: Concepts and foundations
1.2 Entrepreneurship in the world and in Portugal
1.3 Entrepreneurial process
1.4 Entrepreneurship and the environment
2.Project and Project Management
2.1 Concepts and foundations
2.2 Phases of a project - Methods and techniques
2.3 Variables to act on Project Management
3.The Project Manager and his Team
3.1 Functions of the project manager
3.2 Management of conflicts
3.3 Selection and organization of the project team
4.Business project and its Structure
4.1 The business plan
4.2 Business Idea
4.3 Characterization of the sector and market
4.4 Marketing plan and strategy
4.5 Operational, human resources and financial plans
Main Bibliography Ferreira, M.P.; Santos, J.C. & Serra, F.R. (2010), Ser Empreendedor – Pensar, Criar e Moldar a Nova Empresa, 2ª ed, Edições Sílabo.
Carvalho, N. e Bernardo, M. (2020). Gestão de Projetos – As práticas no contexto organizacional. Edições Sílabo.
Roldão, V. S. (2007), Gestão de Projectos – Abordagem instrumental ao Planeamento, Organização e Controlo”, Monitor.
Duarte, C.; Esperança, J. P. (2014). Empreendedorismo e planeamento financeiro, 2ª Edição, Edições Sílabo.
Smith, Daniel (2021). Pense Como Um Empreendedor - As Ideias e Métodos dos Negócios Bem-Sucedidos, Editora Vogais.
Marques, A. (2014). Conceção e análise de projetos de investimento, 4ª Ed, Edições Sílabo.
Carvalho L. C.; Costa, T. (2015). Empreendedorismo – uma visão global e integradora, Edições Sílabo.
Cebola, A. (2013) Projetos de Investimento de PME – Elaboração e análise, Edições Sílabo.
Miguel, A. (2019), Gestão Moderna de Projectos – Melhores técnicas e práticas, Lidel.
Sarkar, S. (2014)Another complementory bibliogra
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Classes are of theoretical and practical nature, where the theoretical exposition is accompanied, where
possible, with the presentation of practical examples, case studies and practical work by the students.
Practical work includes a project to create a business and the development of a critical analysis of the
presented projects, including a written part and an oral presentation.
- Attendance not mandatory

Periodic Evaluation:
- A written test, with 35% of the final grade;
- Exercises during classes, with 10% of the final grade;
- Written work, with 35% for the final grade;
- Assessment of performance, with 35% for the final grade;
- Presentation of the work, with 10% for the final grade.
Note: Minimum score of 6 values.

Final evaluation:
- Written exam (75%) and written work (25%)

Students Workers and Erasmus - 50% written test + 30% Written work + 20 Presentation
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-03-17

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