Project ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 3041239
Credits
5 op
Objective
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to delivery process.
After completing this course the student is able to
- describe the project management process
- draft a project plan and create project documentation
- describe how projects are followed and steered
- review various project management tools
Content
- introduction to project management
- project organisation and the roles
- project communication and team building
- project management process overview
- project initiation, planning, scheduling and time management
- project steering and control
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Kai Schleutker
Groups
-
PBUADS24
Objective
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to delivery process.
After completing this course the student is able to
- describe the project management process
- draft a project plan and create project documentation
- describe how projects are followed and steered
- review various project management tools
Content
- introduction to project management
- project organisation and the roles
- project communication and team building
- project management process overview
- project initiation, planning, scheduling and time management
- project steering and control
Materials
- Materials provided in a course workspace, e.g. lecture materials, additional study materials.
- Students may seek for further suitable study materials
- Other materials mentioned in Itslearning.
- Web based contemporary material
Wells & Kloppenborg: Project management essentials.
Teaching methods
- Individual studies and reflection
- Group research and reflection
- Working in small task-oriented teams
- Implementation of a real-life project
International connections
Lectures, group working in study groups, individual work
Student workload
Lectures 10x3 = 30 hours
Self study tasks 7x4 = 28 hours
Preparation for exams 10 hours
Real project implementation (group work) 65 hours
Content scheduling
Content:
- insights on project work
- project planning phase
- the content of the project plan
- project initiation, scheduling and time-management
- budget management
- risk management
- project communication
- project organization, the roles and team building
- presenting the Project
Further information
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management. i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to deliver process.
After completed this course the student:
- knows the basic elements of a project and is able to establish a project plan.
- recognizes the importance the project communication
- has more experience of presenting new ideas and how to build informative presentation within essential information
- is able to describe the project management process, including the project planning process, as well as for resourcing and scheduling..
- is able to understand importance of project follow-up.
- is able to identify various project management tools.
- is able to identify and attach the project to a wider framework.
- have better understanding of the risk in project management and
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual work (40%):
Learning journals 20%
Quizzes 20%
Group work (60%):
Case studies 30%
Project reports 30% (intermediate&final)
Active group working and participation should be shown for passing the course.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
The student fails in demonstrating that he/she has developped competences in project management.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to demonstrate that he/she has developed competences in project management to some extent, however, the students lacks of in-depth knowledge, and is not capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself may have weaknesses whether with regards to the administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications or risk management.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student demonstrates that he/she has significantly developed competences in project management. The students shows evidences of acquisition of knowledge, and is capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself has relatively low criticality weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are clearly and concretely addressed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student demonstrates that he/she fully masters the project management competence. The student has acquired in-depth knowledge that he/she puts into practice, and is capable of developing a project proposal that clearly presents the project objectives. The project itself has almost no weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are perfectly addressed.
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Emmanuel Querrec
- Kai Schleutker
Groups
-
PINBOS23
Objective
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to delivery process.
After completing this course the student is able to
- describe the project management process
- draft a project plan and create project documentation
- describe how projects are followed and steered
- review various project management tools
Content
- introduction to project management
- project organisation and the roles
- project communication and team building
- project management process overview
- project initiation, planning, scheduling and time management
- project steering and control
Materials
- Materials provided in a course workspace, e.g. lecture materials, additional study materials.
- Students may seek for further suitable study materials
One example of study material:
Heagney, J. 2011. Fundamentals of Project Management. Amacom.
And other materials mentioned in Itslearning.
Teaching methods
- Interactive online meetings: all group meetings with teachers, small group meetings with own group and teachers, group working,
- Team discussions and sharing: group: working with own small group.
- Individual research and reflection
International connections
Lectures, group working in study groups, individual work
Student workload
135 hours student work divided into 11 weeks of study.
Content scheduling
Content:
- project in general
- project planning phase
- the content of the project plan
- project initiation, scheduling and time-management
- budget management
- risk management
- project communication
- project organization, the roles and team building
- presenting the Project
Further information
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management. i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to deliver process.
After completed this course the student:
- knows the basic elements of a project and is able to establish a project plan.
- is able to describe the project management process, including the project planning process.
- is able to understand importance of project follow-up.
- is able to identify various project management tools.
- is able to identify and attach the project to a wider framework.
- have better understanding of the risk in project management and need for the project communication as well as for resourcing and scheduling.
- has more experience of presenting new ideas and how to build informative presentation within essential information.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
Active group working and participation should be shown for passing the course.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
The student fails in demonstrating that he/she has developped competences in project management.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to demonstrate that he/she has developed competences in project management to some extent, however, the students lacks of in-depth knowledge, and is not capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself may have weaknesses whether with regards to the administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications or risk management.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student demonstrates that he/she has significantly developed competences in project management. The students shows evidences of acquisition of knowledge, and is capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself has relatively low criticality weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are clearly and concretely addressed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student demonstrates that he/she fully masters the project management competence. The student has acquired in-depth knowledge that he/she puts into practice, and is capable of developing a project proposal that clearly presents the project objectives. The project itself has almost no weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are perfectly addressed.
Enrollment
02.08.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 02.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 55
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Kai Schleutker
Groups
-
PBUADK24
Objective
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to delivery process.
After completing this course the student is able to
- describe the project management process
- draft a project plan and create project documentation
- describe how projects are followed and steered
- review various project management tools
Content
- introduction to project management
- project organisation and the roles
- project communication and team building
- project management process overview
- project initiation, planning, scheduling and time management
- project steering and control
Materials
- Materials provided in a course workspace, e.g. lecture materials, additional study materials.
- Students may seek for further suitable study materials
- Other materials mentioned in Itslearning.
- Web based contemporary material
Optional: Heagney, J. 2011. Fundamentals of Project Management. Amacom.
Teaching methods
- Interactive online meetings: all group meetings with teachers, small group meetings with own group and teachers, group working,
- Team discussions and sharing: group: working with own small group.
- Individual research and reflection
International connections
Lectures, group working in study groups, individual work
Student workload
Lectures 10x3 = 30 hours
Self study tasks 7x4 = 28 hours
Preparation for exams 10 hours
Real project implementation (group work) 65 hours
Content scheduling
Content:
- insights on project work
- project planning phase
- the content of the project plan
- project initiation, scheduling and time-management
- budget management
- risk management
- project communication
- project organization, the roles and team building
- presenting the Project
Further information
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management. i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to deliver process.
After completed this course the student:
- knows the basic elements of a project and is able to establish a project plan.
- recognizes the importance the project communication
- has more experience of presenting new ideas and how to build informative presentation within essential information
- is able to describe the project management process, including the project planning process, as well as for resourcing and scheduling..
- is able to understand importance of project follow-up.
- is able to identify various project management tools.
- is able to identify and attach the project to a wider framework.
- have better understanding of the risk in project management and
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual work (60%):
Learning journals 40%
Quizzes 20%
Group work (40%):
Project management
Project reports (intermediate&final)
Active group working and participation should be shown for passing the course.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
The student fails in demonstrating that he/she has developped competences in project management.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to demonstrate that he/she has developed competences in project management to some extent, however, the students lacks of in-depth knowledge, and is not capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself may have weaknesses whether with regards to the administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications or risk management.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student demonstrates that he/she has significantly developed competences in project management. The students shows evidences of acquisition of knowledge, and is capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself has relatively low criticality weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are clearly and concretely addressed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student demonstrates that he/she fully masters the project management competence. The student has acquired in-depth knowledge that he/she puts into practice, and is capable of developing a project proposal that clearly presents the project objectives. The project itself has almost no weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are perfectly addressed.
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 24.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Kai Schleutker
- Paula Savolainen
Groups
-
PBUADS23
Objective
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to delivery process.
After completing this course the student is able to
- describe the project management process
- draft a project plan and create project documentation
- describe how projects are followed and steered
- review various project management tools
Content
- introduction to project management
- project organisation and the roles
- project communication and team building
- project management process overview
- project initiation, planning, scheduling and time management
- project steering and control
Materials
- Materials provided in a course workspace, e.g. lecture materials, additional study materials.
- Students may seek for further suitable study materials
- Other materials mentioned in Itslearning.
- Web based contemporary material
Optional: Heagney, J. 2011. Fundamentals of Project Management. Amacom.
Teaching methods
- Interactive online meetings: all group meetings with teachers, small group meetings with own group and teachers, group working,
- Team discussions and sharing: group: working with own small group.
- Individual research and reflection
International connections
Lectures, group working in study groups, individual work
Student workload
135 hours student work divided into 11 weeks of study.
Content scheduling
Content:
- project in general
- project planning phase
- the content of the project plan
- project initiation, scheduling and time-management
- budget management
- risk management
- project communication
- project organization, the roles and team building
- presenting the Project
Further information
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management. i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to deliver process.
After completed this course the student:
- knows the basic elements of a project and is able to establish a project plan.
- recognizes the importance the project communication
- has more experience of presenting new ideas and how to build informative presentation within essential information
- is able to describe the project management process, including the project planning process, as well as for resourcing and scheduling..
- is able to understand importance of project follow-up.
- is able to identify various project management tools.
- is able to identify and attach the project to a wider framework.
- have better understanding of the risk in project management and
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual work (60%):
Learning journals 40%
Quizzes 20%
Group work (40%):
Project management
Project reports (intermediate&final)
Active group working and participation should be shown for passing the course.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
The student fails in demonstrating that he/she has developped competences in project management.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to demonstrate that he/she has developed competences in project management to some extent, however, the students lacks of in-depth knowledge, and is not capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself may have weaknesses whether with regards to the administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications or risk management.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student demonstrates that he/she has significantly developed competences in project management. The students shows evidences of acquisition of knowledge, and is capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself has relatively low criticality weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are clearly and concretely addressed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student demonstrates that he/she fully masters the project management competence. The student has acquired in-depth knowledge that he/she puts into practice, and is capable of developing a project proposal that clearly presents the project objectives. The project itself has almost no weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are perfectly addressed.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 28.02.2023
Timing
26.01.2023 - 15.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Emmanuel Querrec
- Sanna Merisalo
Groups
-
PINBOS21
Objective
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to delivery process.
After completing this course the student is able to
- describe the project management process
- draft a project plan and create project documentation
- describe how projects are followed and steered
- review various project management tools
Content
- introduction to project management
- project organisation and the roles
- project communication and team building
- project management process overview
- project initiation, planning, scheduling and time management
- project steering and control
Materials
- Materials provided in a course workspace, e.g. lecture materials, additional study materials.
- Students may seek for further suitable study materials
One example of study material:
Heagney, J. 2011. Fundamentals of Project Management. Amacom.
And other materials mentioned in Itslearning.
Teaching methods
- Interactive online meetings: all group meetings with teachers, small group meetings with own group and teachers, group working,
- Team discussions and sharing: group: working with own small group.
- Individual research and reflection
International connections
Lectures, group working in study groups, individual work
Student workload
135 hours student work divided into 11 weeks of study.
Content scheduling
Content:
- project in general
- project planning phase
- the content of the project plan
- project initiation, scheduling and time-management
- budget management
- risk management
- project communication
- project organization, the roles and team building
- presenting the Project
Further information
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management. i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to deliver process.
After completed this course the student:
- knows the basic elements of a project and is able to establish a project plan.
- is able to describe the project management process, including the project planning process.
- is able to understand importance of project follow-up.
- is able to identify various project management tools.
- is able to identify and attach the project to a wider framework.
- have better understanding of the risk in project management and need for the project communication as well as for resourcing and scheduling.
- has more experience of presenting new ideas and how to build informative presentation within essential information.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
Active group working and participation should be shown for passing the course.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
The student fails in demonstrating that he/she has developped competences in project management.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to demonstrate that he/she has developed competences in project management to some extent, however, the students lacks of in-depth knowledge, and is not capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself may have weaknesses whether with regards to the administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications or risk management.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student demonstrates that he/she has significantly developed competences in project management. The students shows evidences of acquisition of knowledge, and is capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself has relatively low criticality weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are clearly and concretely addressed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student demonstrates that he/she fully masters the project management competence. The student has acquired in-depth knowledge that he/she puts into practice, and is capable of developing a project proposal that clearly presents the project objectives. The project itself has almost no weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are perfectly addressed.
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 12.01.2022
Timing
13.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Emmanuel Querrec
- Sanna Merisalo
Groups
-
PINBOS20
Objective
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to delivery process.
After completing this course the student is able to
- describe the project management process
- draft a project plan and create project documentation
- describe how projects are followed and steered
- review various project management tools
Content
- introduction to project management
- project organisation and the roles
- project communication and team building
- project management process overview
- project initiation, planning, scheduling and time management
- project steering and control
Materials
- Materials provided in a course workspace, e.g. lecture materials, additional study materials.
- Students may seek for further suitable study materials
One example of study material:
Heagney, J. 2011. Fundamentals of Project Management. Amacom.
And other materials mentioned in Itslearning.
Teaching methods
- Interactive online meetings: all group meetings with teachers, small group meetings with own group and teachers, group working,
- Team discussions and sharing: group: working with own small group.
- Individual research and reflection
International connections
Lectures, group working in study groups, individual work
Student workload
135 hours student work divided into 11 weeks of study.
Content scheduling
Content:
- project in general
- project planning phase
- the content of the project plan
- project initiation, scheduling and time-management
- budget management
- risk management
- project communication
- project organization, the roles and team building
- presenting the Project
Further information
The primary course objective is to make students aware of all the essential elements within project management. i.e. are aware of various approaches and tools necessary from project inception to deliver process.
After completed this course the student:
- knows the basic elements of a project and is able to establish a project plan.
- is able to describe the project management process, including the project planning process.
- is able to understand importance of project follow-up.
- is able to identify various project management tools.
- is able to identify and attach the project to a wider framework.
- have better understanding of the risk in project management and need for the project communication as well as for resourcing and scheduling.
- has more experience of presenting new ideas and how to build informative presentation within essential information.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
Active group working and participation should be shown for passing the course.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Numerical grading, from 1 to 5 (0 means failed).
The student fails in demonstrating that he/she has developped competences in project management.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to demonstrate that he/she has developed competences in project management to some extent, however, the students lacks of in-depth knowledge, and is not capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself may have weaknesses whether with regards to the administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications or risk management.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student demonstrates that he/she has significantly developed competences in project management. The students shows evidences of acquisition of knowledge, and is capable of developing a project proposal that would clearly present the project objectives. The project itself has relatively low criticality weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are clearly and concretely addressed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student demonstrates that he/she fully masters the project management competence. The student has acquired in-depth knowledge that he/she puts into practice, and is capable of developing a project proposal that clearly presents the project objectives. The project itself has almost no weaknesses and project administration, scheduling, budgeting, communications and risk management matters are perfectly addressed.