Knowledge-based Leadership in a Development Project (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Opiskelija osaa muodostaa oman alansa ongelmista kehityskohteita, joita voi ratkaista systemaattisen tiedon keräyksen avulla.
Opiskelija osaa tunnistaa kehitykseen ja tiedon hankintaan sovellettavien teoreettisten näkökulmien tarkoituksen.
Opiskelija osaa tunnistaa ongelman ratkaisemiseksi soveltuvat tietolähteet, joista on saatavissa mitattua tietoa tai joista voi tehdä luotettavia havaintoja.
Opiskelija pystyy arvioimana tiedon laatua.
Opiskelija osaa vetää tietoon pohjautuvia johtopäätöksiä ja tehdä niiden perusteella toimenpidesuosituksia.

Content (course unit)

Basic concepts of knowledge management
Stages of problem solving according to knowledge management principles
Focusing on the problem to be solved and choosing perspectives
Data sources and research methods and searching for source literature
The difficulty of meaningful measurement
Assessing the quality and reliability of information
Utilizing artificial intelligence in information acquisition and analysis

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

The student is able to formulate questions about problems in the construction and real estate sector, based on which information can be sought.
The student identifies and can name the key information acquisition methods.
The student is able to identify the key information sources in the construction and real estate sector and collect information, but there may be shortcomings in the reliability of the information collected.
The student is able to assess the reliability of information on a general level.
The student is able to use simple statistical methods, such as averages and percentages, and is able to draw simple conclusions from the information collected, but the analysis may be superficial.

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

The student is able to formulate research questions about problems in the construction and real estate industry.
The student knows the most important methods of acquiring information and can apply them to problems in the field.
The student is able to assess the reliability of information from different perspectives.
The student is able to store and process statistical information.
The student is able to draw conclusions based on the analysis of information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to independently formulate a problem in the field in a form that can be solved through research.
The student is very familiar with different methods of acquiring information and is able to apply them in a variety of ways to problems in the field.
The student has experience in acquiring and analyzing information.
The student is able to assess the reliability of information in depth, identifying inconsistencies and presenting criticism of information sources.
The student is able to organize the storage of information logically and use the stored information effectively.
The student understands how conclusions can be drawn from information. He is able to present clear and justified recommendations for action based on the analyzed information.

Exam schedules

Kurssin tentti järjestetään kevätlukukauden 2026 alussa ja lopussa.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus
Videoluennot
Ongelmalähtöinen opiskelu
Harjoitukset/harjoitustyöt ja niiden vertaisarviointi
Tentit, joissa pitää ratkaista käytännön ongelma soveltaen opittuja menetelmiä.

Learning materials

Luentoaineisto, nauhoitetut luennot, kirjallisuus

Student workload

Lähiopetusta 22h + itsenäinen opiskelu + harjoitustehtävien teko + kokeisiin valmistautuminen

Content scheduling

Kurssi on jaettu kolmeen eri aihealueeseen, jotka tulee opiskella järjestyksessä.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Käytännön esimerkkitapausten ratkaisu.
Opintojaksolla käsitellään käytännön työelämän esimerkkitapauksia ja opiskellaan olennaisimpia asioita rakennushankkeessa esiintyvien ongelmien ratkaisuista.