BIZ-E0110 - Non-governmental organization project, Independent project, 1.1.2023-31.7.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will learn what is required to run a project for a
non-profit organization. During the project, the student will get
to apply knowledge and skills acquired during his/her studies in
a real situation. The student will also learn to understand the
client’s challenge and formulate it into a suitable project with
the help of the academic supervisor. If the project is undertaken
in a group, the student will also learn team working skills. The student will also be acquainted with special features of nonprofit
organizations. After the course, the student will be able to
make project plans, conduct similar projects and know how to
report the outcomes for the client.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Annemari Rautio

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Basics of project management and project work
    The substance knowledge needed in the project depends on the
    topic. The topic needs to be in the field of business or
    economics.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The academic supervisor evaluates the performance using the scale of pass/failed. Under evaluation are e.g. - project plan - execution - project report

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Basics of project management and project work
    The substance knowledge needed in the project depends on the
    topic. The topic needs to be in the field of business or
    economics.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The student enrolls for the course after both the client and the
    academic supervisor have accepted the project plan.

    The course can be undertaken if a suitable academic supervisor
    is found and both the academic supervisor and the client agree
    on how the project should be conducted. The supervisor decides
    if the topic and the proposed mode of execution of the project
    will be sufficient for the course. If needed, the responsible
    teacher makes the decision.

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