Study Guide

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?

Location and time

Make an agreement with the teacher in advance

Materials

In Moodle, teams, books + other learning environments

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Based on Tuudon and peppi

Independent track:
The student and the employer elaborates a plan, which follows the content and targets of the course.

Blended track:
Make an agreement with the teacher in advance

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Based on XAMK schedule

Completion alternatives

The student and the employer elaborates a plan, which follows the content and targets of the course.

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5
Admitted / Abandoned

Qualifications

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