•   Teamwork and Project Management HRL001HH1AE-3055 19.05.2025-15.08.2025  5   (CAMPUSONLINE, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:

    - identifies the principles and challenges of multi-cultural teamwork
    - recognizes different tools and practices of project management
    - develops teamwork and works purposefully in diverse teams
    - takes advantage of good practice in project work
    - sees opportunities and advantages of diversity in project teams
    - collaborates inclusively, ethically, sustainably and responsibly in multi-cultural teams
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No prerequisites.
    Contents
    - principles of efficient teamwork
    - team roles, team development and team structure
    - advantages of and challenges in multi-cultural teams
    - principles of project management
    - project planning and executing
    - evaluation of project completion
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    You can describe group dynamics and the basics of project management. You understand the challenges of multicultural teamwork. You can complete assigned tasks in a project with guidance.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    You can analyse group dynamics and apply project management tools to your own tasks. You actively participate in multicultural teamwork, taking responsibility for achieving project goals. You can give and receive feedback from peers and the team, and conduct self-assessment. You can set objectives and work within a team according to the agreed-upon plan.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    You can plan, execute, and evaluate teamwork and projects, setting development goals for both yourself and your team. You can leverage multicultural teams, analyse team effectiveness, and assess performance. You can use feedback to reflect on and analyse both your team's work and your own actions.
    Further information
    When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    This course is a part of all Haaga-Helia's degrees and the student can participate in any implementation. This implementation is specifically aimed at students of International Business degree.

    The course combines theory and practice. If you have gained competence/skills matching the learning objectives of this course you can show your skills and competences through demonstration. More information about Demonstration of prior learning: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Recommended literature:

    Teamwork:
    - Katzenbach, J.R. & Smith, D. K. 1993. The wisdom of teams. Creating the high-performance organization. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
    - Lencioni, P. 2002: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

    Project Management:
    - Burke, R. 2013. Project Management - Planning and Control Techniques. John Wiley & Sons.
    - Newton, R. 2016. Project Management step by step: How to plan and manage a highly successful project. Pearson.

    Working life connections

    In this course, you will address the challenges of teamwork and project management through both work-life cases and managing your own studies. The case studies involve real-life workplace challenges.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The exam can be taken at any time before the course ends. There are two exam books, and the exam also includes questions based on other course materials.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course covers working in a multicultural environment.

    Timing

    19.05.2025 - 15.08.2025

    Learning assignments

    The course involves learning assignments.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

    Content scheduling

    The course content is in the course Moodle, which will be available to you by the start date at the latest.

    Groups
    • CAMPUSONLINE
    • VIRTUAL
    • SUMMER
    • INSTRUCTED
    Alternative learning methods

    This course can also be completed by demonstrating your competence. Before attempting the demonstration, please review the study guide. Compare your own skills and knowledge with the learning objectives specified in the study guide. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you will show your existing competence that aligns with the course's content. It's important to thoroughly understand the learning objectives and assessment criteria before you decide to do the demonstration. Enrollment for the demonstration is done in Peppi. Search for and enroll to the course HRL001HH1AE-3046.

    Teachers

    Toni von Martens

    Seats

    30 - 100

    Further information

    The course grade is based on two exams, each contributing 50% to the final grade.

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5