Project Management (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The course introduces the basics of project management: project planning, funding, budgeting, reporting and co-operating in the field of experience economy and creative industries. The course introduces the terms, roles and responsibilities of a project manager and a team leader.

After the course, the student:
• Can write, analyse and control the project plan, budget, risk analysis, and execute reporting.
• Is familiar with the essential collaborative organisations.
• Can make the project’s communication plan.
• Analyse the marketing environment and make a marketing plan.
• Understands the workflow and roles in a multicultural team.
• Can coordinate multicultural production team and knows the role of a project manager and responsibilities of a team leader.
• Knows how to network, find business partners and do pitching.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Project plan, implementation, trends and idea testing, market analysis.
The hard and soft skills of a project manager, leadership, and pitching.
Professional networking, partnerships and collaboration.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student:
• Is able to produce a basic project plan with minimal budgeting, risk analysis, and reporting.
• Knows how to identify relevant organizations, but applies networking only superficially.
• Is able to draft a simple communication plan and marketing plan without in-depth analysis.
• Recognizes the roles of a project manager and a team leader in a multicultural context.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student:
• Is able to effectively plan and manage a project, including budget, risk analysis, and reporting.
• Knows how to identify and engage relevant organizations, demonstrating moderate networking skills.
• Is able to produce a coherent communication plan and marketing plan supported by clear environmental analysis.
• Demonstrates a solid grasp of leadership roles and coordinates a multicultural team effectively.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

The student:
• Is able to refine all aspects of project management, including advanced budgeting, risk analysis, and comprehensive reporting.
• Knows how to form strategic partnerships through proactive networking and collaboration.
• Is able to deliver an effective communication plan and detailed marketing plan informed by in-depth analysis.
• Excels in leading multicultural teams, demonstrating exceptional project management and team leadership skills.

Aika ja paikka

Course is online in Moodle. Weekly assignments.
Four online meetings on Mondays in Zoom:
6.10. at 14-16
Introduction to course. Project and management, project life cycle.
27.10. at 14-16
Project plan, WBS. Budgeting.
17.11. at 14-16
Project communication. Risk management. Leadership.
1.12.
Project plan: presentations and feedback.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

No exam, only assignments.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Activity during online meetings, assignments and project plan.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Online: Lectures, discussions, group work, cases, exercises.
Project management practice implementation in projects.

Oppimateriaalit

Online articles, materials in Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Online lessons: four times x 2 hours = 8 hours
Weekly assignments approx. 10 hours / week = 100 hours

Sisällön jaksotus

Four online meetings on Mondays in Zoom:
6.10. at 14-16
Introduction to course. Project and management, project life cycle.
27.10. at 14-16
Project plan, WBS. Budgeting.
17.11. at 14-16
Project communication. Risk management. Leadership.
1.12. at 14-16
Project plan: presentations and feedback.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Kansainvälisyys

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Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Project management is essential skill when working in the field of Creative Industries, for all the team members, not only managers or team leaders.