Project management in public administration sector

Abstract

Administrative arrangements in the Czech Republic are divided into different regions, districts and municipalities with extended powers. Each region differs from each other. The biggest differences are in economic and social development and in ability of obtaining grants. Also very important is qualified knowledge of elective offices, because only qualified stuff can maximize financial effectiveness of economy of region. That is why University of Hradec Kralove began offering e-learning courses to enhance knowledge skills of employees of elected offices. Primary target of these courses are economical and managerial knowledge. At the University of Hradec Kralove there was originated a new course Project Management for Public Administration which is determinate to help agencies to get grants, streamline its operations and reduce regional disparities. Aim of this paper is to introduce e-learning course Project Management for Public Administration. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media.