Project management
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KMPPH |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Leikkari, Esa |
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| Teacher Team: | Taijala, Beata |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KUMU-2014 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the nature of project work and learn to determine when a project work model is required. They will gain basic knowledge and skills in planning and carrying out projects. Students will understand concepts related to projects, the content of a project plan, project schedule and management (lifespan). They will learn what tasks are involved in various stages of the project cycle. Students will become aware of what kind of competence is required from professional project workers.
Student's Workload
Contact hours approximately 15
Independent study ca 40 hours
Contents
• concepts and practices in project work
• project stages and process
• project plan (time, resources, costs)
• project organization and stakeholders
• changes, risks and problems of projects
• project communication and reporting
• ending a project
Recommended or Required Reading
1) A book on basic project management, e.g.
• Pelin, Risto. Projektihallinnan käsikirja.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/3vfzkx
• Kettunen, Sami. Onnistu projektissa.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/jxfzkx
• Artto, K., Martinsuo, M., Kujala, J. Projektiliiketoiminta (also available on the Internet)
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=69870
• Ruuska, Kai. Pidä projekti hallinnassa.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/mbgzkx
2) Projektin Johdon pätevyys 3.0
Available: http://www.pry.fi/UserFiles/33fa4818-2dbf-44aa-a497-0e74914327b1/Web/IPMA-sertifiointi/ENG/PMAF_NCB_3.0_v1.3.pdf
3) Parts indicated by the lecturer. Other material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact teaching, Moodle material and exam
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have excellents skills, knowledge and attitudes
Grade 3 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have good skills, knowledge and attitudes
Grade 1 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have passable skills, knowledge and attitudes
Assessment Methods
Moodle exam
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