Introduction to Project Work
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | YPOE2C3 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| INBUS2-2015 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| INBUS2-2016 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
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
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
- 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
Recommended or Required Reading
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 )
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The course consists of general and field-specific parts.
There is a two-credit general part in Moodle, on which an online exam is based, and a one-credit project plan (field specific imaginary or real project). The field-specific part can contain contact teaching, eg examples of successful projects
Assessment Methods
Exam 50 % and project assignment 50 %
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