Project Management and Communication (5 cr)
Code: R0238-3007
General information
Enrollment
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Timing
17.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, service
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
- Sebastian King
Teacher in charge
Sebastian King
Groups
-
HRA220SADegree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning, S20, Leppävaara
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a practical project in multidisciplinary cooperation
- work in an appropriate way in multicultural organisations and networks
- acquire and use information to support development, and use ICT tools
- communicate appropriately and in a goal-oriented way in the communication and documenting situations required by the project
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, Optima/Canvas workspace, written assignments and an exam
Location and time
Leppävaara campus and online.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Teaching and study materials in Optima
Dawson, C. 2009. Projects in computing and information systems. 2nd edition. Harlow: Addison-Wesley.
Lock, D. 2013. Naked Project Management: the bare facts. Gower. (Available in ebrary).
Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2009. Research-oriented approach. Partially translated from: Kehittämistyön menetelmät – Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOY.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
By arrangement with the lecturer in charge.
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
Integrated into the study unit.
Students workload
5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
A combination of contact lessons and independent study.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
The study unit follows the criteria in Requiement level 1
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/Documents/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students%20a2018-.pdf
More specific criteria are given in the workspace.
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
At least one of the assignments or exams of the study unit is not passed.
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENT LEVEL 1
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
The student is able to use essential professional concepts when explaining various work
practices and situations; search for information in different sources; report
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to work under guidance using the skills and methods learned; interact with customers and/or cooperation partners; receive guidance
Assessed as applicable: TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
The student is able to work as a member of a team; plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance; work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct; follow the provided instructions and rules
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENT LEVEL 1
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
The student is able to use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations; – gather information and use his/her knowledge basis; report in the agreed manner
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to work using the skills and methods learned; engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs; take part in guidance and utilise it
Assessed as applicable: TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
The student is able to engage in goal-oriented work in a team; plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time; detect safety-related risks; justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENT LEVEL 1
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
The student is able to use professional concepts extensively; compare and choose relevant information; report and communicate in a professional manner
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to work independently, using the skills and methods learned; take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs; anticipate his/her need for guidance
Assessed as applicable: TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
The student is able to promote the team’s work and team spirit; manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level; work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned; plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration