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Introduction to Project Work (3 cr)

Code: YPO2C3-3179

General information


Enrollment
29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
SeAMK Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
Anna Rauha
Course
YPO2C3

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

A textbook in project management and Project management competence 3.0 ( http://www.pry.fi/UserFiles/33fa4818-2dbf-44aa-a497-0e74914327b1/Web/IPMA-sertifiointi/ENG/PMAF_NCB_3.0_v1.3.pdf )

Teaching methods

The course consist of a general and field-specific parts.
There is a two-credit general part in Moodle, on which an online exam is based, and a one-credit project plan (field specific imaginary or real project).
The field-specific part can contain contact teaching, eg examples of successful projects.

Student workload

Moodle-studies 54h
Contact lessons 14h
Independent studying (remote working) 17h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 :
The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 :
The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

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