Project Management (2cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course introduces the main tools and techniques of project management.
During this course a virtual project will be defined, initiated and planned by the students.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Understand the purpose of project management
• Act as member of a project team
• Write a project plan

Content (course unit)

• How to set and initiate a project?
• How to form a team and define the roles and responsibilities?
• How to write a professional level project plan?

Location and time

The project mngt course is to be executed during period 2.

Exam schedules

There are no exam for the course. The exam is replaced by the team work ending up with webpages for the virtual firm. The project mngt documents are evaluated and also the webpages are evaluated.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course evaluation is based project documentation (project plan + closing report) and the quality of virtual firm webpages.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

This course is a combination of project management theory an practise. There are lectures, minor exercises and a team works related to year 1. virtual firm.

Learning materials

The course is based on materials provided by the lecturer.

Student workload

This course is 2cr ie. 54 hours of studying.

Content scheduling

The course structure is as follows:

1. What is project planning about?
2. Project webpages - the scope
3. Project Mngt tools
4. Wrap up - virtual firm webpages presented

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

This course is in english.

Further information

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Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project mngt documentation is insufficient. Webpages not executed in time neither insufficient.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project mngt documentation is minimal, the webpages are very static.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project documentation proves to be mature texting, webpages functional with aligned features and layout.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Both project documentation and webpages are prepared in professional manner. Solid presentation with details expected. High level of unique solutions.