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

Course book:

Portny, J. L., & Portny, S. E. (2022). Project management for dummies (6th edition). John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.

E-book link: https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/seamk_electronic.991413070405969?sid=5115639228

Additional book:

Wells, K. N., & Kloppenborg, T. J. (2018). Project management essentials (2nd edition.). Business Expert Press.

E-book link: https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/seamk_electronic.991244956305969

Lesson slides, video lessons and other materials provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

Course lessons 4*2 hours and course exam.

Course has five (5) assignment altogether: assignments 1-5 and course exam.
Assignment 1-5 evaluation: passed/failed. Assignments 1-5 must be done on-time before it is possible to participate exam. Course exam evaluation 0-5.

Active participation in face-to-face lessons is also required.

Student workload

number of hours and learning activity
8 lessons
16 learning for lessons
20 assignments
37 exam

Total 81 hours

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

No prerequisites