Project ManagementLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course the student
- knows frameworks and standardized processes for project life-time management and different implementation models
- is able to identify and cope with the challenges of managing demanding and wide projects
- is able to act in different roles in projects, eg. project manager, steering group member and project
sponsor
- is able to communicate effectively about project developments and issues to all the relevant
stakeholders including multicultural project teams
- understands the principles of program and portfolio management and how they serve and are
aligned with the organization’s strategy

Sisältö

- Theoretical framework for project management. The role of international project management
organizations, key competencies, roles of certification of individuals and organizations
- Project key concepts and phases from project initiation to closing. Project charter, stakeholder
management and roles, requirements development, project planning techniques. Different execution
models, monitoring, controlling management areas and styles.
- Management and leadership of projects with multicultural teams; the importance of communication.

Esitietovaatimukset

Completed Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years working experience after the BSc Degree, eligible for Master's Degree studies in University of Applied Sciences (Finland).