Management of Product Development
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC31TY180 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Huhtamäki, Pauli |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will understand the phases involved in the process of developing a new product, the principles of organising product development activities, the principles of identifying customer needs and the principles of managing projects. They will be competent in making product development a part of the business strategy and in assessing the quality of product development.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Phased, parallel product processing
- Organisational models for product development
- Identifying customer needs
- Managing costs for a product development project
- DFMA
- Product development as part of business strategy
- Using sub-contractors in product development projects
- Measuring the results of product developemnt
- Company case study
Recommended or Required Reading
- Karl T. Ulrich, Steven D. Eppinger: Product Design and Development (2008)
- Miia Martinsuo, Taru Aalto, Karlos Artto: Projektisalkun johtaminen, Teknologiateollisuus 2003
- Pekka Berg, Virpi Leivo, Jussi Pihlajamaa, Mikko Leinonen: Tuotekehitystoiminnan laadun ja kypsyyden arviointi, MET 2001
- Lecture material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Grading is based on a scale of 1 to 5 and compromises assignments and essay.
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