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Introduction to Project Work (3 cr)

Code: YPO2C3-3212

General information


Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
07.01.2025 - 27.04.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
SeAMK Mechanical Engineering
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
Pekka Lager
Groups
KONE24A
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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 foundational part of project management theory is completed independently through an online course.
In-person instruction covers topics related to managing delivery projects, with tasks and project assignments incorporated into the learning process.
A key component of the course is a project assignment, which the group selects from project topics presented at the project workshop seminar.
During the course, students will plan the project assignment, report on its progress, and hold seminars on the project

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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