R&D Projects (Summer Course) (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Period 3

Objective

After completing the course the student is able to
- explain the general principles of project work and the stages of project planning
- specify the themes and objectives of projects in their field
- evaluate the use of different ICT tools in project work
- apply project planning tools to initial project planning
- apply the core competence of one's own field in the preparation of a project application
- identify key industry-related practices related to projects
- evaluate the relationship between project objectives, measures and results
- make a project or grant plan for applying for funding
- locate one's skills in the project field in relation to career planning.

Execution methods

Web-based teaching, supervision clinic and presentation seminar for project con-cept papers.

Teaching profiles:
Parts 1-3 ONLINE 2, Part 4 HYBRID 3 (note: the seminar for the presentation of the idea paper is not recorded).

Accomplishment methods

Online learning, independent and group assignments: idea paper for a project, presentation / pitching of an idea paper.

Content

Project preparation and step-by-step planning for a project, self-management in project work, information and communication technology and creativity in practical project work. Getting acquainted with the sources of funding and its selection, ideation and adaptation of the project to the source of funding, preparation and continuation of the project idea paper as a project application.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail: The written assignments are incomplete, cursory, do not correspond or correspond poorly to the assignment, or the student has not submitted all the required assignments within the deadline despite requests. The Moodle exam has either not been taken or has not been passed. The student has not participated in a peer re-view discussion or group work on a project idea paper assignment.

Pass: The written work corresponds to the assignment and demonstrates that the student understands the tools and environment of project management and development, both from the perspective of funding instruments and from the perspective of his/her own sector. The written assignments also demonstrate that the student identifies the tools, working methods and principles of project management and project financing and is able to apply them and the core competences of his/her field to project planning. Successful completion of the course also requires successful completion of the Moodle exam. The student has participated in a peer review discussion and group work and has completed the course learning assignments within the deadlines.

Qualifications

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