Introduction to Project Work

Structure Type: Course
Code: YPOE2C3
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Language of Instruction: English

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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