Project ManagementLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Student understands key concepts and phases of Project Management. The student is aware of the leadership role of the project manager, and knows how to draft the key elements of a Project Management Plan & control the project. Student is able to apply this skills to a project analysis. Student can critically evaluate and analyze the project results and report the project.

Content

- Project management essentials
- Project management key documents and tools
- Project leadership, team management & other project management skills
- Evaluating and measuring: project work, project skills and success.
- Project reporting.

Qualifications

Obtains and get acquainted with the recommended course books:

1. Verzuh, Eric. (2008 or later ed-ns). The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: A Practical Handbook and Reference, with PM Certification Study Tips. John Wiley & Sons Inc. - Available as e-book via MetCat, Metropolia library. Use your Metropolia login and password to login to the Library here: https://metropolia.finna.fi/?lng=en-gb
2. National Competences Baseline 3.0 (in Finnish), open access: https://www.pry.fi/files/108/PMAF_NCB_3.0_v1.3.pdf
(The same "National Competences Baseline 3.0" (in English) will be available as .pdf in class materials).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: 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)

Good overall performance: 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)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows 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 his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: 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.