Project Management and Agile Methods (5 cr)
Code: YZWP0150-3004
General information
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Professional Project Management
Teachers
- Toni Hiltunen
Groups
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YTF23S1Master's Degree Programme in Professional Project Management
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ZJAYTF23S1Avoin amk, Professional Project Management, Monimuoto
- 11.01.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 01.02.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 08.02.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 15.02.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 14.03.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 04.04.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 11.04.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 25.04.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
- 16.05.2024 17:00 - 19:00, Project Management and Agile Methods YZWP0150-3004
Objectives
In the course, you will delve into the various frameworks, methods and good practices of project management and agile methods.
You know how to apply and choose the right project management and agile methods for each project. In addition to traditional project management frameworks and methods, you know and are able to apply agile project management methods to your own project environment as needed.
Your project management expertise includes knowledge of the methods and frameworks for financial management of the project and its procurement. You leverage earnings value, cash flow, and financial metrics in your management. You are able to communicate financial issues to various stakeholders so that financial aspects are part of the project activities.
With your leadership and interaction skills, you motivate, negotiate and lead. You consider the project team members and other experts on whom the success of the project depends. You understand that content and business expertise are key factors in successful projects. As a good project manager, you get top experts to talk to each other and find combinations of content and expertise to create new solutions and excellent results. Your goal is a team that plays well together.
You will be able to develop your own project management knowledge and skills, self-management and time management.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): The student is familiar with the basics and terminology of project management.
Satisfactory (2): The student is familiar with the basics and terminology of project management, but has shortcomings in the application of key issues.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): The student knows the main things of the course: Knows the concepts and basic methods of project management and is able to use them satisfactorily.
Very Good (4): The student masters the key issues and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving project management problems using project management theory, practical experience (Lessons learned), best practices and tacit knowledge.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student masters key issues and is able to apply them critically and innovatively in solving demanding project management problems using project management theory, practical experience (lessons learned), best practices and tacit knowledge.