Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student is able to:
- plan, evaluate and develop the organization’s and individual’s competencies in project management
- utilize various methods in RDI activities and project management
- lead the project’s finances, communication and impact
- apply and understand the perspectives of project team and network management and development

Teaching methods

The course includes a preliminary assignment to be submitted during January, three contact days of both individual and group assignments. Students are expected to take part in contact days (full days) and to actively communicate with their groups and contribute to group assignments throughout the course.
LbD pedagogy: RDI integration includes authentic project implementation or project preparation process and related tasks/assignments.
The theoretical parts are deepened during contact teaching days via practical workshops; In addition, the student studies independently using the literature used in the course and completes related quizzes in Canvas platform, integrating theory into the course assignments and related reports.

Learning materials and recommended literature

1. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
Project Management Institute and Management Institute Project (eBookCentral) 7th edition, 2021
2. Yescombe, E. M., Principles of Project Finance (eBookCentral)
3. Snyder Dionisio, C. 2018. A Project Manager’s Book of Tools and Techniques. Wiley. (eBookCentral)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

"All students have the right to demonstrate their competence on the basis of previous Master-level studies / experience. The initiative for the identification and recognition of acquired competence is made by the student. The competence is identified and recognized by the teacher responsible for the course or another person appointed to the task. The assessment follows the same criteria and generally the same scale as the corresponding course or module. Students have the right to seek recognition of competence regardless of where, how, and when the competence was acquired. Students can also apply for the recognition of competence acquired in the workplace as part of their degree (validation of work experience). ... The student is responsible for demonstrating competence, providing evidence, and submitting sufficient information. The competence is assessed jointly by the student and the receiving supervisor of the demonstration." For more information, refer to the student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The assignments of the course are carried out in work-life context within LAUREA's projects and other relevant work-life connections.
Expert visits include: ICT sector and agile methods & International sales projects.

Important dates

In accordance with Article 18 of the degree regulations, "the student must be present at the first contact session or notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm their participation in the course. Alternatively, the teacher may specify another method by which the student confirms their participation in the implementation. These actions may be required within a week of the start of the implementation. As presented above, the application of this procedure requires that the teacher informs the students accepted for the implementation about the practice and that the practice is stated in the implementation plan of the course. If a student is unable, for justified reasons, to attend the first contact session or to engage in studies according to the conditions set by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to arrange participation in the implementation. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report their absence from the initial session of the course, or if the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. The next student in line may be admitted in their place."

• On-campus days - The course consists of 3 on-campus days
• February 9th, March 9th, and April 11th, 2024, from 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM.

Forms of internationality

During the course, there will be collaboration with domestic and international company representatives.

Students workload

Assignment 1: Preliminary assignment and
Assignment 2: Contact days &; Learning diary (incl. self-study tests related to course literature) (2cr / 20%)

Assignment 3: Group work (project assignment &; concrete output &; presentation - includes peer review) (3cr / 60%)

Content and scheduling

Assignment 1: The pre-assignment must be completed by the end of February (Canvas
Assignment 2: Contact days &; Learning diary (submit by 30 May via Canvas)
Themes of the contact days:
i/ Agile methods in the ICT sector; methods of project implementation (incl. management, communication); launch of group work
ii/ Project preparation &; innovation: workshop
iii/ Project closure and impact; cf. projects in an international company; Project management of group work: reflection.
Assignment 3: Group work (project assignment &; concrete output - deadline see Canvas)

Further information for students

Master-level course (compulsory core studies)

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment of competence is directed towards the curriculum objectives, and the level of competence is evaluated based on the assessment criteria specified in the course implementation plan (according to Laurea's degree regulations).

Assessment Criteria:

At the level of grade 5, the student can:
- Create a coherent framework / knowledge base, critically analyzing both domestic and international scientific sources. (Knowledge Base)
- Solve demanding problems in research, development, and/or innovation activities, generating new knowledge and expertise, and applying and combining knowledge from different fields. (Problem Solving)
- Systematically and collaboratively develop the competence area. (Development)
- Communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, to both specialized and non-specialized audiences. (Communication)

At the level of grade 3, the student can:
- Acquire, process, produce, and critically evaluate information broadly and extensively, using both domestic and international scientific sources. (Knowledge Base)
- Use expertise-specific concepts in a justified manner. (Knowledge Base)
- Solve problems in research, development, and/or innovation activities by applying and combining knowledge from different fields. (Problem Solving)
- Create purposeful, justified development plans, taking the community into account. (Development)
- Communicate expertly, clearly, and coherently, both orally and in writing. (Communication)

At the level of a satisfactory grade 1, the student can:
- Acquire, process, produce, and evaluate information extensively. (Knowledge Base)
- Systematically use expertise-specific concepts. (Knowledge Base)
- Solve problems in research, development, and/or innovation activities. (Problem Solving)
- Identify and analyze development targets using the knowledge base. (Development)
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

A student who has not demonstrated competence at the approved level of the assessment criteria must complete or redo their performance in the manner and time specified by the course teacher. A failed exam or other performance can be retaken twice. Not participating in the actual exam is counted as one performance attempt. (According to Laurea's degree regulations.)

All Laurea participants are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, including proper referencing of sources. Familiarize yourself and inquire about practices as needed. Study tasks are to be completed individually unless otherwise instructed in the task. [Regarding the use of Urkund in connection with task plagiarism checking, the teacher will provide separate information via Canvas.]