Project ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands approaches to project management and leadership, is aware of the key project management concepts, and knows how to define, plan and follow-up a project. The student is able to apply business research and development methods for the analysis of a real life case in project management. Student can critically evaluate and analyse the project results and report the project.

Content

• Project leadership, project models and methods
• Project work tools at the initiation & planning stage: project charter, statement of work, responsibility matrix, communication plan, project proposal
• Project work tools at the execution & control stage: work breakdown structure, scheduling and evaluations
• Team management, team leadership, clear communication and other project skills
• Evaluating and measuring: project progress and its success
• Project reporting and stakeholder management

Qualifications

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor level)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support their arguments with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Further information

The language of tuition is English.