Project Management and Communication (5op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- plan and report on the progress of a project, taking different elements of project management into consideration and using basic project management tools
- write text that is based on research results, using and referencing reliable sources of their field
- communicate in a goal-oriented way, taking the target audience and need into consideration
- utilise IT tools in project management and communication.

Sisältö

G1_Project management (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 12 offline lessons; 2 online lessons; 40 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- the concept of project
- applying project approach to health care work in a targeted manner
- the phases and roles in a project
- being able to manage, plan, collaborate with different stakeholders and report the project.

G2_Academic writing (3 ECTS credits; 5,1 Chinese credits)
81 hours: 16 offline lessons; 2 online lessons; 63 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- search for professional and scientific information
- evaluation of the reliability and validity of the information
- embracing information and applying it to practical work
- Learning to use professional writing style, including reliable referencing and clear structure

Toteutustapa

Joint programme:
intensive offline period
online lessons

Aika ja paikka

March-April 2026.
Laiwu Vocational and Technical College, China.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Available at Canvas in the beginning of offline studies.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

N/A

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

N/A

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

March-April 2026.
Assignment due dates will be informed in the beginning of the offline studies.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

Finland-China.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

(5 ECTS; 8,5Chinese credits)
Total 135 hours: 24 offline lessons; 12 online lessons; 99 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

G1_Project management (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 12 offline lessons; 2 online lessons; 40 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- the concept of project
- applying project approach to health care work in a targeted manner
- the phases and roles in a project
- being able to manage, plan, collaborate with different stakeholders and report the project.

G2_Academic writing (3 ECTS credits; 5,1 Chinese credits)
81 hours: 16 offline lessons; 2 online lessons; 63 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- search for professional and scientific information
- evaluation of the reliability and validity of the information
- embracing information and applying it to practical work
- Learning to use professional writing style, including reliable referencing and clear structure

Lisätiedot

Contact: kati.rintakorpi@laurea.fi

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

All courses are assessed by pass/fail or (fail)–1–5.
If the studied Theme includes several sub courses and several assignments, the final grade will be the average grade from different assignments. The students need to pass all courses to get the final grade of the Theme.

Grades
Study units are graded on a scale as follows:
5 (Excellent),
4 (Good),
3 (Good),
2 (Satisfactory),
1 (Satisfactory),
HYV (Pass) and
HYL (Fail).
A study unit, element of implementation, or project may also be assessed on a Pass/Fail (HYV/HYL) scale, if the nature of the implementation specifically requires it. Primarily, the aim is to give a numerical grade. The grade for a study unit/project will be Fail (HYL) if the student does not meet the learning outcomes set for the study unit/project.

Hylätty (0)

The grade for a study unit/project will be Fail (HYL) if the student does not meet the learning outcomes set for the study unit/project

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with
the knowledge basis,
- report and communicate in a professional manner.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment,
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for
responding to their needs

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation,
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work,
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to
work,
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions, and combine theoretical knowledge
with experiential knowledge

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill, or idea to other contexts as well as
their impact,
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners.

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work,
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development
and development of the team.