Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn how to plan and implement a business.

After completing the course, the student will
- can make a business plan and start implementing it.
- understand the importance of project team leadership and project management.
- can plan and implement a project.

Content (course unit)

What is a business plan and how is it prepared?
What are the key aspects of project management?
How to plan and implement a project?

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

The student will identify the purpose, principle, and content of a business plan. They understand the importance of project management. The student will participate in the work and reporting in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

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

The student will articulate the purpose, principle, and content of a business plan. They understand the importance of project management. The student will actively participate in the work and reporting in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student will be able to analyze different approaches to business planning and project management and recommend appropriate working methods and methodologies. They will be able to anticipate risks and support others when necessary. The student will take committed responsibility for the progress, quality, and reporting of work in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

Location and time

Starting 26.8.2024 according to the table that is available on Teams.

Exam schedules

Deadlines are mentioned on Teams. The retakes will be agreed on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment methods and criteria

A team project 50 %
Personal portfolio 50 %

The assessment criteria is mentioned with the assessments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

At Proakatemia, we learn by working together. It involves reading and learning from a wide range of material, combining knowledge with your own thinking and experience, and sharing it in written or oral form in a variety of interactions.
Learning methods include dialogue, presentations, lectures, exercises, assignments, project work, reflection, independent, team and/or guided.

Learning materials

Announced on Teams.

Student workload

1 credit = 27 hours of student's learning work

Content scheduling

vk 34 orientation
vk 35 organization
vk 36 company visits
vk 37 project plan
vk 38 project work
vk 39 project work
vk 40 raporting
vk 41 reflection

Completion alternatives

Passing the course requires learning with a team. Exceptions for timing etc. must be discussed in advance with the coaches and/or the team.

Practical training and working life cooperation

This course includes a customer project.

International connections

The course is integrated with the English speaking co-programme.

Further information

Courses
Business Environment
Business Planning
Orientation to Team learning
are integrated. It is not possibly to study them separately.