•   Project Management and Communication R0238-3018 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (HMA221SN) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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
    Teacher in charge

    Sebastian King

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Learning materials are provided in Canvas. Also the following works will be consulted: Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge. Dawson, C. 2009. Projects in computing and information systems. 2nd edition. Harlow: Addison-Wesley. Lock, D. 2013. Naked Project Management: the bare facts. Gower. Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2009. Research-oriented approach. Partially translated from: Kehittämistyön menetelmät – Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOY.

    Teaching methods

    During the study unit students will familiarise themselves with the basic principles of project management and receive guidance on communication requirements and tools for carrying out academic and project-related work.
    The study unit contains work on the following topic areas:
    - Research and development in academic projects
    - Project planning, scheduling and risk management
    - Teamwork and collaboration
    - ICT tools for project management and documentation
    - Preparing project-related communications (project plan, project report and presentation)
    - Academic writing (referencing, style and tone, structure and organisation)

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    The evaluation is based on the office and project management exams, academic essay, project plan and project evaluation assignment. A detailed description of the assessment criteria is given in Canvas.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Completion language(s)
    • English
    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment period

    24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

    Group(s)
    • HMA221SN
    Seats

    20 - 40

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, liko

    Teacher(s)

    Sebastian King, Riku Salmenkylä

    Further information for students

    The project management part of the study unit is linked to work done on another study unit.

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Service Business Management (HMA), Laurea Leppävaara

    Campus

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    Contact the lecturer if you feel that you have achieved the course objectives through informal or other means.

    Important dates

    The exam dates are offered during the contact sessions.
    - Project management exam
    - Office exam
    See Canvas for more details.

    Students workload

    5 credits = 135 hours of student`s work.

    Location and time

    Weekly meetings on the Leppävaara campus in the autumn semester

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    All the assignments and exams of the study unit are passed. The student is able to produce academic and project-related communications which are understandable, though clarity and/or detail may be lacking. The style and formatting used in written documentation is correct in part. The content demonstrates a level of reflection and understanding, though some areas require more attention. Source materials are integrated into the text to some extent.

    Good

    All the assignments and exams of the study unit are passed. The student is able to produce academic and project-related communications which are fairly structured and clear. The style and formatting used in written documentation is mostly correct. The content demonstrates a good level of reflection and understanding. Source materials are integrated into the text.

    Excellent

    All the assignments and exams of the study unit are passed. The student is able to produce academic and project-related communications which are well-structured, clear and concise, and which uses the appropriate style and format. The content demonstrates an excellent level of reflection and understanding. Source materials are well integrated into the text.