Advanced Project ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The aim of the course is to extend the students’ basic skills in project management and pro-ject work.

After completing the course the students:
- are able to work as project team members
- understand the importance of the project cost accounting and know how to apply it
- understand the importance of the project communication.

Content

How is a project managed?
How is the project funding handled?
How does the Cesim simulation exercise help learning?
What is the meaning of project portfolio management?
How to effectively handle project communication?
How does the project management Finnish Champion Competition support know-how?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to describe the project manager's individual tasks and to list the tools used in projects.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to work as a project manager and a project team member and to apply the most common tools for the project management. They can identify the areas of project management and are able to choose an appropriate project management methodology according to the situation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply the principles of project management widely and to act as a pro-ject manager flexibly and constructively. They know the elements of project management and are able to use the tools required for projects efficiently.