Basics of Project ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The aim of the course is to familiarize the students with the basics of project management and give them an idea of what the project is.

After completing the course the students
- know a project manager's core tasks and understand the importance of the project work in an organization
- know and understand the key tools of the project management.

Content

What tasks are typical in a project manager’s work?
How are projects led?
What tools should the project manager be able to use?
Why is team work particularly important in projects?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to describe the basic tasks of the project manager and to list the tools used in the projects.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to work as a project manager and to apply the most common tools of pro-ject management. They can identify the basic elements of project management and are able to choose an appropriate methodology for the project management context.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands widely the tasks of a project manager and is able to work flexibly and constructively as a project manager. They understand the basic elements of project management and are able to use the tools required for projects efficiently and versatile.