Project Management Introduction (2cr)

Code: C-10065-LX00FZ64-3002

General information

Enrollment: 09.03.2026 - 26.04.2026; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 11.05.2026 - 31.07.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Institution: Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Leiritie 1

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 50

Course: C-10065-LX00FZ64

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

A detailed Course Syllabus and Gantt Chart will be provided the first week.

Objective

Core content learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding) Upon course completion, the student will acquire skills to achieve International Project Management Association (IPMA) first level accreditation - certification; will know how to gain project approval; will have of a cross-disciplinary perspective (i.e., become familiar with and develop perspective and appreciation of reciprocal specialists’ needs, requirements and professional 'culture'), as well as cross-cultural awareness, and will know how all aspects of business are important in formulating strategic plans and especially in implementing them - ethical codes of conduct are also discussed. Core content learning outcomes (skills) Upon course completion, the student will understand the “rules of the road” of real projects and have increased ability to carry out a project, from project approval and planning to control and implementation; will have had consolidation and further development of existing disciplinary knowledge; will be more effective in communicating in projects and business.

Content

The basics of project management from an international, integrated perspective: The PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) in THEORY – management of Integration, Communications, Human Resources, Time, Costs, Quality, Scope, Risk, Procurement, Ethics, and the process phases (planning, implementation, control, and closing). Also marketing, design and engineering issues in research and development, product improvement, new product development, the feasibility study in the industrial project life cycle are all covered. The focus is also on interrelationships of project management with regard to change management, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy.

Location and time

Place: Online via Zoom Sessions will be rcorded - so the student may view according to own schedule - but try to attend the first session so you can esily ask questions if any. The course will start week 21 and end week in week 25 Join Zoom Meeting https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/66536071398

Materials

International PM Certification and International Management Materials covering various publications – main focus is on the PMP (Project Management Professional) covering the international PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) tested and certification provided by the IPMA (International Project Management Association) recognized in most countries (not given by this school – refer to the site www.pmi.or g). However, this is not a IPMA course, though it certainly helps prepare for the certification exam; it is a university course. Other subjects relevant to PM are covered as well adding another dimension to the integration part. All subjects covered: -Integrated Project Management (Main Focus) -Change Management -International Management

Teaching methods

1-Lectures on Material provided (given “live” via Zoom and recorder for independent study) 2-Q&A Packets and Review Tools on Theory (multiple-choice)

Employer connections

Life is a project some say - and this course is on project management

Exam schedules

Opetus on englanniksi.

International connections

This is focused on international project management and cerification by the IPMA.