Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student knows the principles of risk assessment and management from the point of view of corporate sustainability. Student can identify hazards to people and the environment, control risks particularly to individuals, organizations and the environment. Student knows the principles of risk communication, principles and practices of project management and project implementation and how to use technical tools in project management. Student is able to design, organize, implement and evaluate a project in different roles as a part of a project group.

Content (course unit)

Occupational safety and health risks, environmental risks, risk assessment, risk management, project management tools and skills.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student can define the core principles of risk and project management. Student knows the project implementation and risk assessment process and principles of project design.

Student knows the basic use of technical tools in risk and project management. Student can succesfully implement a project under supervision as a part of a group. Student can identify and control risks related to different themes.

Student recognizes the role and significance of project work and risk management in the working life. Student takes responsibility of these issues in his/her own work as a part of the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student can explain and apply the core principles of risk and project management in practical assignments. Student can design a project.

Student can select the most appropriate technical tools and apply them in the project and risk management processes. Student can implement and manage a project successfully. Student can identify and manage risks related to different themes and suggest for actions to tackle to risks.

Student can assess the role and significance of project work and risk management in the working life. Student commits to the project work and his/her role in the implementation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student understands and analyses the core principles of risk and project management. Student can design a project and analyse risks in a professional manner.

Student can apply and compare technical tools in project and risk management and critically evaluate these applications. Student can design, implement and evaluate a project successfully. Student can tackle issues and problems in project and risk management and suggest for improvements in a constructive manner.

Student understands the role and significance of project work and risk management in the working life. Student commits to the project work and is able to support or lead the group in project activities.

Location and time

See the Lukkarikone (https://lukkarit.tamk.fi/) for the course schedule and locations.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on individual assignments (40%), group work (30%), peer review (15%) and participation to contact teaching (15%).

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, interaction with a visiting lecturer, individual assignments and group work.

Learning materials

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

Student workload

45h contact teaching and 90h of individual work.

Completion alternatives

No alternative completion methods.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Visiting lecturer.

International connections

International study group

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

Student has not demonstrated his / her knowhow regarding the course topics.

Student has not implemented a project under supervision as a part of a group nor taken responsibility in his / her own work as a part of the group.

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

Student can define the core principles of risk and project management. Student knows the project implementation and risk assessment process and principles of project design.

Student knows the basic use of technical tools in risk and project management. Student can succesfully implement a project under supervision as a part of a group. Student can identify and control risks related to different themes.

Student recognizes the role and significance of project work and risk management in the working life. Student takes responsibility of these issues in his/her own work as a part of the group.

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

Student can explain and apply the core principles of risk and project management in practical assignments. Student can design a project.

Student can select the most appropriate technical tools and apply them in the project and risk management processes. Student can implement and manage a project successfully. Student can identify and manage risks related to different themes and suggest for actions to tackle to risks.

Student can assess the role and significance of project work and risk management in the working life. Student commits to the project work and his/her role in the implementation.

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

Student understands and analyses the core principles of risk and project management. Student can design a project and analyse risks in a professional manner.

Student can apply and compare technical tools in project and risk management and critically evaluate these applications. Student can design, implement and evaluate a project successfully. Student can tackle issues and problems in project and risk management and suggest for improvements in a constructive manner.

Student understands the role and significance of project work and risk management in the working life. Student commits to the project work and is able to support or lead the group in project activities.