Projects as a way of workingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course the student is able to:• Work in a project team, as well as a responsible member of that project in charge• To act in interactive situations• Taking the group-dynamic aspects into consideration when working in a group• Use a variety of problem-solving methods• To design and implement a small-scale project
In addition, the aim is to promote group formation of student groups, peer support, as well as add support for the formation of professional identity.

Content

• What is the significance of project work in society?• How is the project organized?• What are the roles of project team members?• How is effective interaction and commitment to the project achieved?• What do I do as a project manager and a member of the project team?• How do I report a project plan and a project?• What should the project plan contain and how is it set?• How is the project partitioned and scheduled?• How is the project controlled and monitored?• How to evaluate the project?• How are the project risks managed and potential problems resolved?