Enrolment options

MLI61C612 - Communication and Project Management, Lectures, 13.1.2022-21.1.2022

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

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) recognize that communication is vital in team formation, especially in international contexts, 2) understand the principles of effective teamwork and leadership (includes team accountability, emotional intelligence, empathy and conflict resolution), 3) identify the characteristics and structure of projects, 4) identify and communicate project scope and report as needed to keep on track in all project stages, and 5) understand the need to communicate the status of a project to stakeholders and end users to gain their support and engagement during the project lifecycle.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 13.01.2022 - 21.01.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren, Patrick Simek

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: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The nature of work in business is changing as organizations become more fluid, flexible, multi-cultural and project-based. Project managers and project team members need effective internal and external communication skills, including skill and experience in aspects of intercultural communication, in all phases and aspects of a project, from clarifying project scope to keeping team members, stakeholders, project sponsors and end users informed of project status and when and to whom to communicate changes during the project life cycle. This course highlights the differences between project work and on-going operations, why effective communication, functional teams, and trust are critical to project success and how to determine communication channels based on the type of information transmitted and the needs and preferences of the receivers.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MLI61C612

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

Guests cannot access this workspace. Please log in.