Introduction to Project Work (3cr)

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

Moodlessa oleva aineisto. Mahdollinen kirjallisuus: Pelin, R. (2011). Projektihallinnan käsikirja (7, Painos), Kettunen, S. (2009). Onnistu projektissa(2. painos). Artto, K., Martinsuo, M., Kujala, J. (2011). Projektiliiketoiminta (3. painos).

Teaching methods

Luennot, itseopiskelu.

Student workload

Luennot 6 h, opiskelijan oma työ 70 h.

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