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Introduction to Project Work (3 cr)

Code: YPO2C3-3213

General information


Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 27.04.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Teachers

  • Pekka Lager

Student groups

  • KONE24B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is structured as follows:
Grade from the online course (50%)
Project assignment and course tasks (50%)

Qualifications

No prerequisites