Introduction to Project Work (3cr)
Code: YPO2C3-3209
General information
- Enrollment
- 17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 09.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
- 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
Any textbook on project management basics and Project Management Qualification 3.0 ( http://www.pry.fi/UserFiles/33fa4818-2dbf-44aa-a497-0e74914327b1/Web/IPMA-sertifiointi/ENG/PMAF_NCB_3.0_v1.3.pdf )
Examples of books containing these basics:
- Pelin, R. (2011). Handbook of Project Management (7th edition). Otava.
- Kettunen, S. (2009). (2nd edition). WSOYpro.
- Artto, K., Martinsuo, M., Kujala, J. (2011). (3rd edition) (also available online).
- Ruuska, K. (2012). Keep your project under control. (7th edition).
Teaching methods
Lectures, independent study and assignments.
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