Project and Self Management (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands the objectives and applications of managing efforts as projects. He or she can act as a project team member in different roles and, in small and medium size projects, also as a project manager from planning to completion. The student has knowledge of project management tools. The student is able to apply project management skills at personal level to advance his/her professional development and studies.

Content

Why and where to use project management
Project life cycle and objectives: scope, cost, and schedule
Project planning
Managing the execution phase of projects
Managing changes and risks
Leadership and communication in projects
Project sales and acquisitions
Project management software products and cloud services
Project management vs. Agile developement
Personal project management

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.