International Project Management (5 cr)
Code: AT00CC79-3001
General information
Enrollment
17.08.2020 - 15.09.2020
Timing
28.09.2020 - 10.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lappeenranta
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anne-Marie Tuomala
Groups
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TLTITO20H
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DDCIV20Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering 20K, Double Degree, Lappeenranta
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TLPRTO20H
Learning outcomes
A student will be able
to use practical tools and techniques to plan, deliver and monitor a project
to demonstrate commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
to function effectively as a member or a leader in international construction teams
to demonstrate commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
to apply key principles of green project management in construction field
Implementation and methods of teaching
virtual sessions
exercises, exam and materials in electronic form
Exam retakes
to be organized in the course platform as virtual exams
Learning environment
Moodle platform
Audiovisual materials
Web sessions
Written materials
Contents
• Theories and methodologies relating to management and project management and how they apply to the construction industry are presented.
• Focus is on issues affecting the management of construction projects at the site
• Site safety, quality and greenality are introduced as integrated parts of construction project planning methods.
• Critical path scheduling is presented
• Knowledge of issues related to sustainability in construction
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisites required
Assessment criteria
Exam
Assignments
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
A student does not make all the assignments of the course or they are under the minimum level of the needed scores.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
A student
• understands the role of the project management in construction industry
• understands the basic theories and methodologies of project management
• is able to follow and support the chosen management method
• is able to work in international construction project team
• appreciates factors affecting site productivity including the factors of quality, safety and greenality at the site level
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
A student
• understands the role and meaning of the project management in construction industry
• is able to apply the basic theories and methodologies of project management
• is able to run the chosen management method
• is able to work in international construction project team
• is able to manage factors affecting site productivity including the factors of quality, safety and greenality at the site level
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
A student
• understands the role and meaning of the project management in construction industry
• understand deeply the basic theories and methodologies of project management
• is able to implement the chosen management method in practice
• is able to work in international construction project team manager
• is able to identify and manage factors affecting site productivity including the factors of quality, safety and greenality at the site level
• shows a sound knowledge of critical path scheduling and apply this knowledge to a given situation.