•   Project Management and Communication R0238-HRA1811 28.08.2018-21.12.2018  5 credits  (HRA218SN) +-
    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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ilona Frisk

    Mode of delivery

    80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    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.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Contact teaching, Optima workspace, written assignments and an exam

    Assessment methods and criteria

    The evaluation is based on the office and project management exams, academic essay, project plan and project evaluation assignment.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Language of learning
    • English
    Timing

    28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

    Enrollment date

    14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

    Group(s)
    • HRA218SN
    Seats

    20 - 60

    Unit, in charge

    Laurea Leppävaara, service

    Teacher(s)

    Ilona Frisk, Sebastian King, Riku Salmenkylä

    Further information for students

    For the project plan and project evaluation assignments a project on another study unit will be used.

    Programme(s)

    HRA Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, Laurea Leppävaara

    Unit location

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Virtual proportion

    1 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Exam schedule

    Optima workspace opens 28.08.2018
    Project management exam & project plan deadline 08.10.2018
    Academic essay deadline 26.10.2018
    Project evaluation assignment deadline 29.11.2018
    Office exam

    Students use of time and load

    135 hours

    Assessment 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.