Projects and finances (5 cr)

Assessment criteria

The course is evaluated on a pass - fail scale. The assessment is based on the learning objectives of the course. At the end of the course, the student should understand the importance of the projects in the field of their own field. During the course, the student has become familiar with the phases of the project, manages the preparation of the budget, understands the different forms of project financing and knows how to apply project management tools. The student must demonstrate that he has mastered at least 40% of the set objectives of the course in order for the course completion to be considered completed. There is no separate feedback for automatically evaluated tasks. Students comment and peer-evaluate each other's applied assignments. Self-assessment is guided in assignments.

Evaluation scale

Pass - Fail

Objective

The student: - Understands the significance of projects in their field. - Understands the different stages of project implementation. - Is able to prepare a realistic budget for the project. - Knows different forms of project financing. - Is able to use project management tools.

Execution methods

The course is completed at one’s own pace online. The course consists of various online materials and assignments.

Accomplishment methods

Participating in online teaching or accreditation of work experience.

Content

- project planning and management - project financing - project work and tools - project communications and evaluation of effectiveness.

Location and time

Online face-to-face learning: the workshops will take place in Zoom according to the timetable. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the workshops. It is therefore recommended that you take at least a pre-test before attending. The structure of the workshops is always the same, but the content is based on the work of the participants. It is recommended to attend at least one workshop. During the study period, it is recommended to participate in one worskhop webinar. You can choose from five different options, whichever is most suitable for you. Autumn 2024: 25.09.2024 12.30 - 15.00 27.11.2024 12.30 - 15.00 Spring 2025: 22.01.2025 12.30 - 15.00 12.03.2025 12.30 - 15.00 Summer 2025: 02.06.2025 09.00 - 10.00 - this session is an introduction to the course, assignments, etc. and an opportunity to ask questions about the course and get answers.

Materials

All the material needed for the course (videos, blogs, etc.) can be found on the Hoodle platform in electronic form

Teaching methods

The course is completed by competing the assignments of the course. The course consists of various online materials and assignments. The course is completed independently.

Employer connections

During the study period, the student gets to know a project in they own field.

Completion alternatives

Completing course assignments Accreditation of work experience

Qualifications

Previous studies are not required. This is a Learner level course.