Projects and financesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student: - Understands the significance of projects in their field. - Understands the different stages of project implementation. - Is able to prepare a realistic budget for the project. - Knows different forms of project financing. - Is able to use project management tools.

Content

- project planning and management - project financing - project work and tools - project communications and evaluation of effectiveness.

Qualifications

Previous studies are not required. This is a Learner level course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is evaluated on a pass - fail scale. The assessment is based on the learning objectives of the course. At the end of the course, the student should understand the importance of the projects in the field of their own field. During the course, the student has become familiar with the phases of the project, manages the preparation of the budget, understands the different forms of project financing and knows how to apply project management tools. The student must demonstrate that he has mastered at least 40% of the set objectives of the course in order for the course completion to be considered completed. There is no separate feedback for automatically evaluated tasks. Students comment and peer-evaluate each other's applied assignments. Self-assessment is guided in assignments.

Materials

All the material needed for the course (videos, blogs, etc.) can be found on the Hoodle platform in electronic form

Further information

If you need a project-like approach to your work or knowledge of the basics of project management as part of your studies, this course is for you! During this course, you will find out how projects are planned, budgeted and how funding is applied for. In addition, you will learn what kind of project-like work there is in your field, what stages are involved in the implementation of a project, and what skills and tools project work requires from you. The course is implemented entirely online and is suitable for university students or other participants who are new to project activities and are able to study independently online. Level: Learner

Evaluation

Participating in online teaching or accreditation of work experience.