Project Management Tools (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student
- knows the principles of project management and project implementation
- know how to use technical tools in project management
- can plan, organize, implement and evaluate a project in different roles as a part of a project group

Content (course unit)

Project management tools and skills.

Location and time

11.9.2019-24.10.2019. Please notice that the first lecture is mandatory part of the course.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the project management assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, assignments.

Learning materials

Horine, Gregory: Absolute Beginner's Guide To Project Management. Materials provided by teachers.

Student workload

6 x 3 hrs lectures
Independent and group work / project work 40 hrs.

Completion alternatives

No alternative completion methods.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Students' own projects have significant role in this course.

International connections

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Further information

This course is taught in integration with a course 5N00CQ10-3020 Project Work. In other words students joining this course must also participate the 5N00CQ10-3020 Project Work course.

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

Student fails to complete the given tasks in a given time frame. Has not been able to recognize the role and significance of project management and has shown inadequete ability to utilize tools and techniques of project management.

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

Student has completed all parts of the course and achieved competence is sufficient, but narrow. All assignments have been returned by the given deadlines. This grade represents some but modest understanding by the student in terms of using project management tools and techniques in a concrete project work.

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

Student has completed all parts of the course and achieved competence is structured and applied. All assignments have been returned by the given deadlines. This grade represents good understanding by the student in terms of using project management tools and techniques in a concrete project work.

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

Student has completed all parts of the course and achieved competence is wide, creative and developing. All assignments have been returned by the given deadlines. This grade represents close to professional level understanding by the student in terms of using project management tools and techniques in a concrete project work.