ICT Project Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course is an online course run in 8 weeks.

Online lessons are held twice a week. Every other session is an optional Q/A session related to assignments and course content.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

There are different kind of implementations, please check from the offering.

Intro

Studying project management is widely recognized by employers which is the feedback from the Haaga-Helia's graduates in working life and it also prepares you, not just for working as a project manager, but for other types of managerial tasks, too.

In fact, students who invest in learning project management are able to work systematically and consistently. Moreover they are usually promoted much more easily to more challenging job positions.

Materials

Schwable K. (20xx). Information Technology Project Management (xx refer to changing edition,)

Jack T. Marchewka, J., T. (20xx). Information Technology Project Management.

PMBOK – Project management Body of Knowledge (definition of nine key areas in project management) - 2017 or the next edition 2022.

Plus plenty of articles and other books present on course Moodle pages.

Teaching methods and instruction

The course is online, with Moodle as the learning environment, online lessons, independent study, and online meetings for groups. Learning materials are available on Moodle. Online meetings include lectures, guidance, progress on group work, applied tasks, and possible guest lectures. Participation and activity in online meetings affect the grade.

The course includes a group assignment: Project management exercise.

The course progresses according to the weekly schedule. Course materials are generally available at the beginning of the course. Current company lectures and other materials are added to the course schedule.

This implementation is specifically aimed at students of Business Information Technology degree

Working life connections

The course includes possible guest lectures from various companies.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam applied in this course.

Internationality

The topics covered and some examples are international.

Completion alternatives

Application for recognition of prior learning or by choice, studifying one's working in company is considered by request.

Learning assignments

The course includes a learning assignment that covers the entire project lifecycle. Students will complete tasks such as:

- Project plan with all phases
- Project documentation
- Various analyses
- Communication plan
- Final report

Assessment methods

Some points are awarded for project work and exercises.

When the course implementation type is contact, online, or blended, the student must be present during the teaching hours marked in the course 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.