Strategic Project ManagementLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

- The student understands the link between a single project and the strategy of the company, as well as the whole set of projects of the company.
- The student can create a project portfolio and understand its purpose and use.
- The student will be able to manage the processes involved in the creation of a project.
- The student will be aware of the advantages and opportunities of a Project Management Office (PMO).
- The student will be familiar with the maturity models for project work and be able to use them.

Content

- Project management from a strategic perspective
- National and international standards and baselines and their relevance as a reference framework for strategic project competence and project management planning and implementation at the enterprise level.
- Project Management Office (PMO) and project implementation policies and guidelines, i.e. the project manual
- Maturity models (e.g., IPMA Delta, CMMI, P2MM, P3M3) and their use
- Project portfolio management

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understands satisfactorily the link between the projects as a whole and the strategy of the company. He/she can build a project portfolio, understand its purpose, and use and can manage the processes involved in creating a project satisfactorily. The student is aware of the benefits and opportunities of project management and has a satisfactory understanding and use of project maturity models.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands the relationship of the project to the strategy of the company well. He/she can build a project portfolio, understand its purpose, and use and can manage the processes involved in creating a project well. The student is aware of the benefits and opportunities of project management and knows the maturity models of project work and can use them well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent understanding of the link between the project as a whole and the company's strategy. He/she can build a project portfolio, understand its purpose, and use, and can manage the processes involved in creating a project with excellence. The student is aware of the benefits and opportunities of project management and has an excellent understanding and use of project maturity models.