•   Project Management and Communication R0238-3030 05.09.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (PHA222SN) +-
    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

    Miia Vakkuri

    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 of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula and the evaluation criteria provided in the study unit’s implementation plan” (Laurea degree regulations).

    In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

    The study unit is carried out by implementing Learning by Developing. This means that both the study process and the end results influence the grade. Missing or late tasks returned will influence the grade.

    All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. [If Urkund is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.]

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

    05.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Enrollment period

    23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022

    Group(s)
    • PHA222SN
    Seats

    20 - 40

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, service

    Teacher(s)

    Miia Vakkuri, Riku Salmenkylä, Heidi Vähänikkilä

    Further information for students

    According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Hospitality Management and Service Design (PHA2), Laurea Leppävaara

    Campus

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    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

    Laurea's common evaluation criteria for Bachelor students. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING To achieve grade 1-2 (or pass) student must be 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 To achieve grade 1-2 (or pass) student must be able to - work under guidance using the skills and methods learned - interact with customers and/or co-operation partners - receive guidance TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY To achieve grade 1-2 (or pass) student must be 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

    Laurea's common evaluation criteria for Bachelor students. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING To achieve grade 3-4 student must be 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 To achieve grade 3-4 student must be 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 TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY To achieve grade 3-4 student must be 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

    Laurea's common evaluation criteria for Bachelor students. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING To achieve grade 5 student must be able to - use professional concepts extensively - compare and choose - relevant information - report and communicate in a professional manner PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT To achieve grade 5 student must be 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 TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY To achieve grade 5 student must be 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