Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants will gain basic understanding of change and project management by working on cases in small groups.

After completing the course, the participants will be able to:
- define an appropriate change management approach
- create a change management plan for organizational change
- use basic project management tools to implement change initiatives

Sisältö (OJ)

• Change management case definition in small groups
• Strategy creation for the change case
• Organizational change models
• Different change management approaches
• Change management plan
• Project management basics

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student names and explains the core concepts of strategic planning, change management and project management. He/she uses basic strategic planning, change management and project management tools and is able to select the suitable ones. The student gives and receives feedback related to change- and project management methods, collaborates with others in change and project management situations and takes responsibility for their own work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student explains how to apply common strategic tools to position the need for change, compares different concepts of change management by using different change management literature and explain why and how to use methods related to project scope, schedule and resources. The student can apply strategic planning tools to define a strategic position, plan and implement credible organisational change initiatives in working life cases, and plan and manage the scope, schedule and resources in the change project. The student gives and and receives constructive feedback related to change and project management methods, develops collaborative actions in change- and project management situations. He/she can take responsibility for their own work and for collaborative work.  

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student analyses systematically the need for change by using appropriate change management tools and methods, uses additional and recent research to extend knowledge of change management. He/she uses additional and recent research to extend the knowledge of project management. The student applies strategic planning tools in a systematic manner to define a strategic position and choices. He/she justifies the credibility of plans for organisational change initiatives in working life cases and justifies the use of the project management methods used to manage the change project. The student uses feedback to grow professionally in the field of change- and project management. He/she develops creative and constructive working methods to solve change- and project management situations individually and collaboratively. The student commits himself/herself both for his/her own work and for developing the understanding of others related to change and  project management in practice and in theory.  

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

According to TAMK evaluation criteria (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being
See objectives in course description

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

- Lectures and discussion
- Flipped class sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning

Oppimateriaalit

- Presentation material
- Articles
- Case studies
- Videos
- Assigned books
- Other materials provided by the instructors

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Students are expected to:
- Attend sessions
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Complete assignments and final project
- Study materials given to them on their own time
- Meet and work with fellow team members outside of class hours for project work

Sisällön jaksotus

• Change management case definition in small groups
• Strategy creation for the change case
• Organizational change models
• Different change management approaches
• Change management plan
• Project management basics

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

N/A

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

- Case studies
- Project work based on current work environment
- Knowledge gained from the course can be applied to current and future working scenarios

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

N/A