Project Management (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.

Location and time

Online session are scheduled on these dates:
- 11.06 Thurs, at 13-14.45 pm, and
- 25.06, Thurs, at 13-14.45 pm, and
- 9.07, Thurs (optional) Q&A session, at 13-14.45

Delivery of the course assignment (in 3 parts):
- 21.06, 05.07 & & 19.07 pm, grading immediately after last submission.

Materials

Online materials will appear in OMA workspace.

Teaching methods

Online sessions and self-study based on the course materials and recommended books.

Learning outcomes of the course:
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.

The language of tuition is English.

Employer connections

no

Exam schedules

Delivery of the course assignment (in 3 parts):
- 21.06, 05.07 & & 19.07 pm, grading immediately after last submission.

International connections

no

Completion alternatives

Pre-requisites (recommendable):
The studnets obtain 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).

Student workload

The student workload is appx. 75 hours of independent work on the course assignments and reading materials. In addition, appx. 5,5 hours of online connection (see the dates). In total, 3 credits (appx. 81 h).

Content scheduling

Course contents:
- 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.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Satisfactory (1-2)
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.

Good (3-4)
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.

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.

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.

Evaluation scale
H-5. The course is assessed on the H (pass) / 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) scale.

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).