Study Guide

Objective

The student will be able to map and analyse a real problem related to the development of project management practices in industrial engineering and management. The student integrates the contents of previous courses in order to map, analyse and develop the given task. The reporting abilities of the student develop.

Content

Mapping and analysing a problem in in the given area. Basic theories and methods of the problem area. Problem solving skills.

Location and time

Spring term 2023

Materials

Artto K., Martinsuo M., Kujala J., 2011. Project business. Helsinki, Finland,
http://pbgroup.tkk.fi/en/ , (ISBN 978-952-92-8535-8)

Teaching methods

interactive lecture
distance study, distance learning
project assignment

Employer connections

Project work in liaison with a company or other organization

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Meetings with teacher and fellow students
Project work
Final presentation to teacher and fellow students
Total approx 130 hours, most of which is expected to be project work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s central concepts, models and is able to utilize the most common tools. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement in some areas. Students know the course concepts and models well and are able to justify their decisions. The students are able to apply their knowledge in new situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise and areas requiring further development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts, models and tools. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in new situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s central concepts, models and is able to utilize the most common tools. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Initial approval for the subject of project work
Project plan for the course (max 1 page)
Intermediate report - basic theories and methods
Final written report
Presentation of key results (10 minutes)
Oral exam (10 minutes)
Weekly hour report of the course

Course grade (0...5) is based on the written report. All other elements mandatory and graded pass/fail.

Prerequisites

The other course in the module, or equivalent knowledge