•   Change and Project Management Methods 3I00EJ52-3002 01.09.2020-23.11.2020  5 cr  (20YIBM) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    In this course, the participants will gain basic understanding of change and project management by working on cases in small groups.

    After completing the course, the participants will be able to:
    - define an appropriate change management approach
    - create a change management plan for organizational change
    - use basic project management tools to implement change initiatives
    Course contents
    • Change management case definition in small groups
    • Strategy creation for the change case
    • Organizational change models
    • Different change management approaches
    • Change management plan
    • Project management basics
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student names and explains the core concepts of strategic planning, change management and project management. He/she uses basic strategic planning, change management and project management tools and is able to select the suitable ones. The student gives and receives feedback related to change- and project management methods, collaborates with others in change and project management situations and takes responsibility for their own work.

    Good

    The student explains how to apply common strategic tools to position the need for change, compares different concepts of change management by using different change management literature and explain why and how to use methods related to project scope, schedule and resources. The student can apply strategic planning tools to define a strategic position, plan and implement credible organisational change initiatives in working life cases, and plan and manage the scope, schedule and resources in the change project. The student gives and and receives constructive feedback related to change and project management methods, develops collaborative actions in change- and project management situations. He/she can take responsibility for their own work and for collaborative work.  

    Excellent

    The student analyses systematically the need for change by using appropriate change management tools and methods, uses additional and recent research to extend knowledge of change management. He/she uses additional and recent research to extend the knowledge of project management. The student applies strategic planning tools in a systematic manner to define a strategic position and choices. He/she justifies the credibility of plans for organisational change initiatives in working life cases and justifies the use of the project management methods used to manage the change project. The student uses feedback to grow professionally in the field of change- and project management. He/she develops creative and constructive working methods to solve change- and project management situations individually and collaboratively. The student commits himself/herself both for his/her own work and for developing the understanding of others related to change and  project management in practice and in theory.  


    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.09.2020 - 23.11.2020

    Registration

    01.06.2020 - 13.09.2020

    Credits

    5 cr

    Group(s)

    20YIBM

    Teacher(s)

    Matti Karlsson

    Unit, in charge

    International Business Management, Master

    Degree programme(s)

    Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Virtual proportion

    5 cr

    Evaluation scale

    0-5