Cipher: 1004
Nomenclature: Project management in science
Study programme: Molecular biosciences
Module: Compulsory course
Case holder:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Tanja Žuna Pfeiffer
Dr. Sc. Maja Sabol
Institution of the case holder:
Contributors - Contractors:

Title doc. Dr. Sc. Morana Lamb, zn. Counsellor
Subject status: Compulsory course
The year in which the case is submitted: Year I
The semester in which the case is submitted: Semester I
Subject objective:

Independent students to work in the project group for the preparation of scientific and research project applications and their realization. Develop the skill of teamwork and self-assessment of individual affinity for the appropriate function in the project team.
Case contents:

1. Conception of an idea: collecting data, searching the patent database,state-of-the-art, writing a summary
2. Legal basics of internet use in project management
3. Elaboration of a development project and business plan: tasks, resources, budgeting
4. Presentation of the project: concept of presentation, adaptation to the auditorium, reporting
5. Business plans in science: conception and purpose, specifics of realization
6. Examples of scientific research projects and project applications
7. Examples of EU and USA scientific and technology projects
8. Creation and presentation of virtual project applications
Learning outcomes: competences, knowledge, skills that the subject develops:

1. Support the development of self-engagement based on the knowledge and practical skills necessary for independent work as well as for working in a project group during the preparation of project applications.
2. Propose the most effective ways to publicly display project applications.
3. Self-assess your own strengths and individual contributions to the joint work of the project group.
4. Generalize the basic characteristics of scientific projects and the principles of project management.
ECTS Credits 4
Lectures 5
Seminars (IS) 5
Exercises (E) 15
Altogether 25
The way of teaching and acquiring knowledge:

Regular and active participation in teaching verified by contribution to the work of seminars and exercises with the preparation of individual project application and presentation of the preparation of the group project.
Ways of teaching and acquiring knowledge: (notes)

The selection of project applications will be aligned with the interests and opportunities of students.
Monitoring and evaluating students (mark in fat printing only relevant categories) Attendance, Teaching activities, Mandatory seminar work, Exercise or case study
Rating method: Written exam, Oral exam, Case Review
Mandatory literature:

1. CORDIS FP7 materials
2. Project management tutor (2003) Accord software & sytems Inc. Software shareware program
3. Ministry of Science of Education and Sports (Ministry of Science and Technology): Project of Technological Development.
4. Žarković N. and Jurina M. (your.), Specifics of project management in scientific research paper, VSPU textbook in the development
Supplementary (recommended) literature:

1. Drucker, P. (1994), The coming of knowledge-based business, Harvard Business review, Sep-Oct. 1994, pp. 165-170.
2. Lundvall, B.A. (1992), National system of innovations, towards theory of innovation and interactive learning,, Pinter Publishers, London
3. Radošević, S (1994), Strategic Technology Policy for Eastern Europe, Economic Systems, Vol. 18th, No.2
4. European Commission (2002): Implementing the priority thematic areas of the Sixth Framework Programme http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/documents_en.html
5. Žugaj, M., K. Dumičić, V. Dusak, Foundations of scientific research, Methodology and Methodicals, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, 1999.
6. Katarina Prpić:Looking for actors of scientific and technological development IDIS, Zagreb 2000
7. J. Irvine and B.R. Martin: Picking the Winners, 1983
8. T. Kealey: The Economic Laws of Scientific Research, 1996
9. Science & Engineering Indicators, National Science Board, NSF, 2000
10. Inventing a Better Future – Report from the InterAcademy Council www.interacademycouncil.net/report.asp?id=6258
11. Human Development Report, 2003, UNDP, www.undp.org/hdr2003
12. Dr. Raoul Kneucker, Austria, Scientific Entrepreneurship in a Science System http://www.mzos.hr/
13. Dr. Heikki Kotilainen, TEKES Finland, Deputy Director General, Finnish R&D policy, best practices, lessons learned and experience with former EU candidate countries http://www.mzos.hr/
14. Dr. Charles W. Wessner, Director Technology Innovation, National Academy of Sciences, USA, Crossing the Valley of Death: SBIR and STTR in the United States http://www.mzos.hr/
15. Dr. Arie van-der-Zwan, EU R&D policy, best practice, prospective for future candidate countries http://www.mzos.hr/
How to monitor the quality and performance performance (evaluation):

The success of the course will be evaluated annually by the joint expert committee of the Ruđer Boskovic Institute, the University of Dubrovnik and the University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek based on exam success and surveys.