Project Management
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Field of studies
- Business Administration
- Computer Applications
- Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship and Business
- eSports and eGaming
- Financial administration and Accounting
- Information and Communication Technology
- IT and ICT
- Leadership and Administration
- Marketing
Type of education
- Open University
Academic level
- Bachelor Level Studies - EQF 6
Teaching language
- Finnish
- EN
Campus
- Online
Teaching format
- Online Learning
Objective
Targets: Student gets the basic understanding to the foundations of Project Management and about the requirements of different kind of projects.
Student:
• can recognize the essential features of projects
• can define project and its tasks and stages
• Understands what to take into consideration when building a project team
• understands who are the stakeholders for a project and can build needed communication with each of them
• can structure the basic elements of project management (time, finance, resources, targets, risks, reporting)
• understands the activities related to the closing of a project (final reporting, feedback, administrative actions needed, summarize the whole project with project team about the learning outcome for the next execution)
Content
- essential features of project activities
- project and its phases
- basic elements of project management (time, budget, resources, goal, risks, reporting)
- building a project team
- project stakeholders and communication
- activities related to project closure
Schedule
Non-stop online course. The course must be completed within three months.
The student works independently based on the material available on the Moodle learning platform.
Teaching methods
This is virtual course requiring independent work from student. Student works independently in Moodle with different sections.
Student could get guidance if required through Moodle, Zoom and other relevant tools.
Project Management course introduces you to foundations of Project Management and about the requirements of different kind of projects.
After the course:
- you can recognize the essential features of projects
- you can define project and its tasks and stages
- you understand what to take into consideration when building a project team
- you understand who are the stakeholders for a project and can build needed communication with each of them
- you can structure the basic elements of project management (time, finance, resources, targets, risks, reporting)
- you understand the activities related to the closing of a project (final reporting, feedback, administrative actions needed, summarize the whole project with project team about the learning outcome for the next execution)
Learning material
We provide some course materials (electronic books, videos, articles, etc) in Moodle. In addition student can to find additional material by her/himself.
Class schedule
Non-stop online implementation.
The course completion period is 3 months from registration.
Assessments are not recorded during teachers' holiday periods.
Student's workload, 1 cr = approx. 27 h. You can complete the studies at the pace you want, but still follow the duration of the studies.
Cooperation with the business sector
The course has no actual working life connection. However, the course provides key competencies needed in modern working life.
Additional info
Nonstop online implementation. You can start your studies within about a week of registering. The study period is 3 months.
You can register for the study module of the Open UAS on the HAMK website.
Please note, that enrolling for open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number.
The Open UAS tuition fee is 15 euros/credit, and you must pay the fee in full when registering. Registrations are binding, so please note the cancellation conditions of the Open UAS. More information about Open UAS studies, registration and fees can be found at https://www.hamk.fi/avoin-amk.
Open UAS students can provide course feedback after completing the course.
Degree students at HAMK register for studies in Pakki.
Evaluation criteria
Approved/Failed
Terms and conditions,
Open UAS, non-stop course
By registering for the training, you accept the cancellation policy.
- The tuition fee is paid upon registration.
- You can start the studies approximately within a week of registration.
- The tuition fee is non-refundable, even if you cancel your registration.
Important to know
These are important things to know when considering studying at HAMK’s Open University of Applied Sciences:
A student studying in an open university of applied sciences cannot receive state-funded student financial aid or student discounts unless they are entitled to benefits based on other studies. Etuudet ja vakuutukset
A student studying in an open university of applied sciences cannot receive state-funded student financial aid or student discounts unless they are entitled to benefits based on other studies.
When registering for studies, it must be noted that there may be prerequisites for the studies. Open studies for Master’s degrees often require a previously completed Bachelor’s degree. The student must consider whether their own background knowledge and skills correspond to the prerequisites required for completing the course.
Studying in an open university of applied sciences requires having your own computer. Those starting their studies must acquire their own laptop if they do not already have one. For more information, see the rules and instructions of HAMK’s IT services page. Studies often take place online and can be independent of time and classroom space.
A student studying open studies at HAMK (with a credit-based fee) is granted the right to complete the studies for the duration of the specific study. Any completed credits after the end of the study right will not be accepted.
The information about your completed studies can be found in your own study path at the address https://opintopolku.fi/koski. If you also need an official signed transcript of records, please send a request to opiskelijapalvelut@hamk.fi.
Contact
Ask about registration and practical arrangements: openuas@hamk.fi
For more information on the content of the studies, please contact the course teacher. Staff email addresses are firstname.lastname(at)hamk.fi