Project and Change Management in Sports (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed this study unit,

- You know the different phases of a change management

- You understand the importance of project management in planning and implementing change.

- You understand the steps taken when developing and planning sports-related projects.

- You are able to implement a project

Competences: Operating in a workplace Competence, Leadership and Management Competence

Content

Theme 1. Change management

Theme 2. Project management

Teaching methods

The study unit consists of project work and independent study.
The project work is carried out in collaboration with working life partners and includes teamwork, team assignments, and team tutoring.
The independent part includes four short material-based exams.

Active participation in contact teaching is required to complete the study unit.

Employer connections

The study unit includes project work. The project assignment is provided by a company or a project.

Exam schedules

The exam dates will be announced in Moodle.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Change management:
The student can describe the meaning of change management and the most central areas.
Project management:
The student knows the role of project management in change process. The student knows basics of project management and key methods used.

Level 2
Change management:
The student understands and can accurately describe the meaning of change management and the most central areas of it.
Project management:
The student has satisfactory knowledge and can explain the most important areas of project management and key methods in project management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Change management:
The student can describe the meaning of change management and the most central areas, applying them to practical examples.
Project management:
The student understands the most important areas of project management.
The student has basic understanding of principles of project management methods and tools.

Level 4
Change management:
By analyzing, the student can describe the most central aspects of change management, bringing new perspectives.
Project management:
The student can analyse the role of project management in change process and able to apply appropriate methods and tools in the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Change management:
The student has a comprehensive knowlegde of the most central aspects of change management and is capable of critical and reasoned analysis of the process.
Project management:
The student has a good command of project management.
The student can critically assess the role of project management in the change process.
The student can assess the methods and tools used in process and analyse reasons that had positive or negative impact on the project management process.