Introduction to Project Work (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student is able to
- explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
- present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
- explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
- present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

Content

- concepts and methods of project work
- project phases and process
- project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
- project organisation and interest groups
- changes, risks and problems in project work
- project communication and reporting
- concluding a project

Materials

Project management basics (or equivalent book recommended by course lecturer):
Pratt, D. 2015. Great lessons in project management. Tyson Corner, VA: Management Concepts Press.

https://seinajoki.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=1133633380005969&institutionId=5969&customerId=5965

See SeAMK library website to access course book.

Other material in Moodle provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

3*3 hours face-to-face lessons and course exam
assignments 1,5 credits
course exam 1,5 credits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can name and can define the central concepts which describe Project and Project management. Student can define basic skills required for working as part of Project team. Student can explain different phases of the project cycle.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can explain the central concepts which describe Project and Project management. Student can explain well different phases of the project cycle and can define skills required for working as part of Project team. Student has basic Project work skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can name and define very well the central concepts of Project and Project management. Student can explain very well different phases of the project cycle and can define skills required for working as part of Project team. Student has Basic Project work skills.

Qualifications

No prerequisites