Study Guide

Objective

The student knows key processes and the life cycle of project management. He/she identifies key success and failure factors of the project as well as a team building process. The student learns to apply project management as a work method and is able to work in a multicultural team. The student is able to define project goals, create a project work breakdown structure, activity and plan a simple budget. He/she is able to write a small-scale project plan and execute it. The student understands how to evaluate the project. He/she knows the basic working environments and tasks in the tourism and hospitality field.

Content

• Basics of project management (skills and tools)
• Project life cycle principle and project management methods
• Project as a multicultural work environment
• Introduction to a project planning process
• Project plan and project implementation
• Project planning software, for example Trello
• English communication skills (written and oral)
• Basic tasks and work environments in the tourism and hospitality field

Location and time

Rantavitiikka campus in-class teaching and self-study, week 37-44

Materials

General

Helameri, E., Krastina, A. & Raasakka, E. (2022). EU Project Planning and Mangement Handbook. https://issuu.com/lapinamk/docs/d_13_2022_handbook 

Exam material (not exhaustive)

Dandage, R., Mantha, S. S., & Rane, S. B. (2018). Ranking the risk categories in international projects using the TOPSIS method. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 11(2), 317-331. Available via the LUC-FINNA search portal. Other material will be provided during the course implementation 

 

Lückmann, P. &  Färber, K. (2016). The Impact of Cultural Differences on Project Stakeholder Engagement: A Review of Case Study Research in International Project Management. Procedia Computer Science, 100,  85-94. 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050916322955. 

 

Müller, R. & Turner, R.  (2010). Attitudes and leadership competences for project success. Baltic Journal of Management, 5, 307-329.  

 

Shore, B. & Cross. B. J.(2005). Exploring the role of national culture in the management of large-scale international science projects. International Journal of Project Management, 23 (1),  55-64. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263786304000572 

 

Wells, K. N. & Kloppenborg, T. J. (2019). Project management essentials (Second edition.). Business Expert Press. Chapter 1 and 6, available via the LUC-FINNA search portal. 

 

 

Teaching methods

The learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

First attempt in week 44, second attempt in December 2024, third attempt in January 2025

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Demonstration of competence (based on studies or working life)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (2)
The student is able to determine project management tools as well as create and implement a simple project plan with assistance. He/she knows and understands how to evaluate the results of the project accomplished in the study unit at a satisfactory level. The student has satisfactory skills to work in a multicultural team. The assignments are completed but not always performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Poor (1)
The student is able to define project management tools as well as create and implement a simple project plan with assistance. He/she has understanding how to evaluate the project accomplished. The student has challenges with working in a multicultural team. The assignments are completed but not always performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Fail (0)
The student does not complete the assignments according to the instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments, tests and/or the exam as required.

These are the general assessment criteria. Please note that there might be more specific assessment criteria for learning assignments which will be given at the beginning of the study unit.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Very good (4)
The student is very good at assessing and applying project management tools. He/she is able to create and implement a project plan with the justification required. He/she can very well evaluate the results of the project accomplished in the study unit. The student has very good skills to work in a multicultural team. All the assignments are performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Good (3)
The student is able to assess and apply project management tools well. He/she can create and implement a project plan independently. He/she is able to explain the evaluation process and knows how to evaluate the results of the project accomplished in the study unit well. The student has good skills to work in a multicultural team. Most of the assignments are performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The student is able to critically analyse and apply project management tools in an excellent manner. He/she is able to create and implement a project plan with the required justification based on the research results. He/she is able to analyse the results of the project accomplished in the study unit in an excellent manner. The student is remarkably skilful when working in a multicultural team. All the assignments are performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Assessment methods and criteria

TEAMWORK:

Project Plan 30 %

Project idea paper 20 %

Project management software video/presentation (pass/fail)

Project result presentation (pass/fail)



INDIVIDUAL

Project example assignment 10%

Exam 40 %

Project Report + Self and peer evaluation (pass/fail)



Active participation in class can positively influence your grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: The student is able explain some project management tools and create and implement a simple project plan with significant assistance.

2: The student is able to distinguish project management tools and create and implement a simple project plan with assistance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3: The student is able to distinguish project management tools; student is able to create and implement a simple project plan independently.

4: The student is able to distinguish project management tools and give critical analysis on their use; student is able to create and implement a simple project plan independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to critically analyse and apply project management tools. They are able to create and implement a project plan with required justification based on research results.