IT projectsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the challenges and special characteristics of IT projects.
You know the basics of key IT project methods.
You are able to take an expert position in the IT projects in your field of engineering.
You are able to apply the selected methods and tools in the integrated course projects.
You know different kinds of data sources and are able to assess their reliability.
You can use the most suitable means of communication, work in a team and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication.
You know how utilize your IT project competence in supply chain management.

Content

How are IT projects different from other projects and what are the challenges in managing IT projects?
What kinds of project methods are used in IT projects?
What kinds of supporting software tools can be used?
How can you apply the selected methods and tools in the integrated course projects?
How can you use different kinds of data sources and assess their reliability?
How to use the most suitable means of communication, effectively work in a team and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication?
How do you utilize your IT project competence in supply chain management?

Evaluation

The student is able to
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Qualifications

Prior experience in or studies of IT application development help to understand IT project methods

Materials

Project management