•   Project Management and Communication R0238-3026 01.09.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (HRA222SA) +-
    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. Snyder, C. 2013. A user's manual to the PMBOK guide. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

    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 study unit follows the criteria in Requirement level 1

    More specific criteria for assessments used on individual assignments are given in the workspace.

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

    01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Enrollment period

    23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022

    Group(s)
    • HRA222SA
    Seats

    20 - 40

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, service

    Teacher(s)

    Sebastian King

    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 Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), 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.

    Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

    Integrated into the study unit.

    Important dates

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

    Other dates (subject to change):
    2.9 First meeting
    1.12 Final meeting

    Students workload

    5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
    A combination of contact lessons and independent study.

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    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

    Good

    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

    Excellent

    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