Introductory Project (5 cr)

Objective

The student can work in a project. He/she knows the work and problem solving techniques in the field as well as the basics of project work.

Content

Description of a problem in Industrial Management. Analysis of the problem using basic concepts and tools related to the problem.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is be able to
* explain how the project is planned
* explain how the project is managed and how project tasks relate to each other
* describe and use the problem solving methods and information sources related to the subject
* solve the problem using the above methods
* describe the own work effort and results in the project and co-operate with the team
* plan the use of own resources and do own work tasks on time
* describe the work and results of the team
The project is finished and the results are reported according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the previous, the student is able to
* work as the project manager or active participant in the team as well as document and implement the plan according to goal
* produce good solutions
* work with the group and if needed re-organize own work
* describe the quality assurance principles and results of the work in the project
* present the plans and results of the project to stakeholders orally and in writing
The project reaches the set goals and the results are reported according to instructions and well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the previous, the student is able to
* plan and implement a large and versatile project
* produce very good and useful solutions
* prepares for the project work by getting knowledge from versatile information sources
* schedules the work beforehand
* plan and implement the quality assurance in the project
The project reaches the set goals very well and the results are reported according to instructions very well.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is be able to
* explain how the project is planned
* explain how the project is managed and how project tasks relate to each other
* describe and use the problem solving methods and information sources related to the subject
* solve the problem using the above methods
* describe the own work effort and results in the project and co-operate with the team
* plan the use of own resources and do own work tasks on time
* describe the work and results of the team
The project is finished and the results are reported according to instructions.

Qualifications

Introduction to Industrial Management