Introduction to Project Work (3 cr)

Code: YPO2C3-3202

General information

Enrollment: 13.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 15.01.2024 - 29.03.2024
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology

Teachers: Nina Sillvan

Course: YPO2C3

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student is able to
- explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
- present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
- explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
- present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

Content

- concepts and methods of project work
- project phases and process
- project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
- project organisation and interest groups
- changes, risks and problems in project work
- project communication and reporting
- concluding a project

Materials

A textbook in project management and Project management competence 3.0 ( http://www.pry.fi/UserFiles/33fa4818-2dbf-44aa-a497-0e74914327b1/Web/IPMA-sertifiointi/ENG/PMAF_NCB_3.0_v1.3.pdf )

Teaching methods

The course consist of general and field-specific parts.
There is a two-credit general part in Moodle, on which an online exam is based, and a one-credit project plan (field specific imaginary or real project). The field-specific part can contain contact teaching, eg examples of successful projects

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 :
The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 :
The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

Qualifications

No prerequisites