Project management (2cr)

Objective

Students will understand the nature of project work and learn to determine when a project work model is required. They will gain basic knowledge and skills in planning and carrying out projects. Students will understand concepts related to projects, the content of a project plan, project schedule and management (lifespan). They will learn what tasks are involved in various stages of the project cycle. Students will become aware of what kind of competence is required from professional project workers.

Content

? concepts and practices in project work
? project stages and process
? project plan (time, resources, costs)
? project organization and stakeholders
? changes, risks and problems of projects
? project communication and reporting
? ending a project

Qualifications

Ei edeltäviä opintoja

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 5 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have excellents skills, knowledge and attitudes
Grade 3 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have good skills, knowledge and attitudes
Grade 1 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have passable skills, knowledge and attitudes

Materials

1) A book on basic project management, e.g.
? Pelin, Risto. Projektihallinnan käsikirja.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/3vfzkx

? Kettunen, Sami. Onnistu projektissa.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/jxfzkx

? Artto, K., Martinsuo, M., Kujala, J. Projektiliiketoiminta (also available on the Internet)
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=69870

? Ruuska, Kai. Pidä projekti hallinnassa.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/mbgzkx

2) Projektin Johdon pätevyys 3.0
Available: http://www.pry.fi/UserFiles/33fa4818-2dbf-44aa-a497-0e74914327b1/Web/IPMA-sertifiointi/ENG/PMAF_NCB_3.0_v1.3.pdf

3) Parts indicated by the lecturer. Other material.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, Moodle material and exam