Teamwork and Project Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

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

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Implementations: Contact, Online, Demo and Work&Study

If you already meet the learning objectives of this course, you can demonstrate your knowledge. You can do this by taking the DEMO implementation, which you need to sign up for through PEPPI.

For your demonstration, you must create a video showing how the basics of teamwork and project management can be applied in practice. The video should include the key concepts and project management methods. In the video, you will need to combine theory and practice. Detailed instructions can be found on Moodle for the DEMO implementation.

For more information about recognising prior learning:https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

Intro

Working in a team and managing a project are basic skills in today’s work and study environment. In a well-functioning team 1+1 becomes more than two and diversity is perceived as a strength. In this course, you will learn to participate effectively and responsibly in multi-cultural teams and projects. You will acquire skills for handling challenging situations in teams and you will be able to execute projects related to work or studies. In this course, among other objectives, you will learn how to set objectives for a project, how to write a project plan and how to develop teamwork. You learn more about yourself by analyzing team working methods and team role tests. A human being learns in interaction with others, so this course will benefit you throughout your life.

Materials

Exam books:

Teamwork:
Belbin, R. M. & Brown, V. 2023. Team roles at work. Third edition. New York: Routledge.

Project Management:
Newton, R. 2024. Project management step by step: How to plan and manage a highly successful project. Third edition. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson

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.

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.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The course includes two exams: one focused on teamwork skills and the other on project management skills. In addition to the exam books, the exam questions will also be based on other specifically designated course materials, which can be found on Moodle.

The exams must be completed during the course. Each exam can be retaken once during the course.

Internationality

The course covers working in a multicultural environment.

Completion alternatives

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.

Assessment methods

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