LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand and evaluate the differences and synergies between a typical “business as usual” context and implementing change through agile project management, 2) apply agile principles and approaches within complex projects in the context of digital transformation, 3) understand the agile management of quality, risks, time, cost, scope and benefit to deliver successful transformation outputs, and 4) define management products and critically evaluate their use within iterative projects.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 17.02.2025 - 07.03.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Serkan Ceylan
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The future success of businesses will require firms and individuals to change and adapt in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive environment. Hence, any change process within a business will need to embrace the full spectrum of competences and approaches. Businesses must be agile and quick in creating temporary organization structures to implement such changes to survive, compete or lead. This course will introduce students to the study of agile project management in order to tackle increasing complexities and the need for adaptability. Agile methodologies encourage continuous user involvement, providing higher visibility and transparency within the agile project life cycle. This results in a sharper focus on creating business value. In addition, agile approaches are more iterative compared to traditional approaches, and thus better suited to projects with high complexity and shorter planning horizons. Students will be engaged in a variety of activities to understand the importance, challenges, and best practices of agile project management.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 8
2025-2026 Module 8Registration:
The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.