Integrated Project Management (5cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

To be provided in the syllabus on first day.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

A syllabus and flow chart will be provided on the first day.

Objective

Core content learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding) Upon course completion, the student will acquire skills to achieve International Project Management Association (IPMA) first level accreditation - certification; will know how to gain project approval; will have of a cross-disciplinary perspective (i.e., become familiar with and develop perspective and appreciation of reciprocal specialists’ needs, requirements and professional 'culture'), as well as cross-cultural awareness, and will know how all aspects of business are important in formulating strategic plans and especially in implementing them - ethical codes of conduct are also discussed. Core content learning outcomes (skills) Upon course completion, the student will understand the “rules of the road” of real projects and have increased ability to carry out a project, from project approval and planning to control and implementation; will have had consolidation and further development of existing disciplinary knowledge; will be more effective in communicating in projects and business. Related competencies of the degree programme (Business degree perspective) This covers competencies from all aspects -- from marketing and finance to strategic management, business communication, and IT competencies, etc. and provides the perspective of the other, engineering, students – thereby developing a interdisciplinary perspective.

Content

The basics of project management from an international, integrated perspective: The PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) in THEORY – management of Integration, Communications, Human Resources, Time, Costs, Quality, Scope, Risk, Procurement, Ethics, and the process phases (planning, implementation, control, and closing). Also marketing, design and engineering issues in research and development, product improvement, new product development, the feasibility study in the industrial project life cycle are all covered. The focus is also on interrelationships of project management with regard to change management, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy.

Location and time

Place: Online via Zoom Sessions are recorded - so student may view according to own schedule - but of course it is better to attend, if possible, to ask questions if any - at least the first meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/66536071398 Moodle Link https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=5552 Time: Course will start in week 21 and end in week 25 - the student can take a little more time before taking the final review tool (2 weeks) but then grades will not be in the system until the end of August. An announcement will be sent and first material posted at the beginning of week 21. Zoom sessions and consultations will be held on Tuesdays at 13:00.

Materials

International PM Certification and International Management Materials covering various publications – main focus is on the PMP (Project Management Professional) covering the international PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) tested and certification provided by the IPMA (International Project Management Association) recognized in most countries (not given by this school – refer to the site www.pmi.or g). However, this is not a IPMA course, though it certainly helps prepare for the certification exam; it is a university course. Other subjects relevant to PM are covered as well adding another dimension to the integration part. All subjects covered: -Integrated Project Management (Main Focus) -Change Management -Strategic Management -International Management -International Business Ethics -The Sustainable Society (The ultimate project)

Teaching methods

Online material, lectures and testing. This is an intensive program - delivering a 15-week course in five weeks (with a little extra time for the final work if wanted - but see "Time" below for restriction) 1-Lectures on Material provided (given “live” via Zoom and recorder for independent study) 2-Q&A Packets and Review Tools on Theory (multiple-choice)

Exam schedules

A syllabus and flow chart will be provided on the first week.

International connections

The IPMA

Completion alternatives

Independent, individual study is an option if not the rule for this course (since Zoom lectures are, and have been, recorded).

Student workload

The workload for the course is 27 hours per credit.