Program Overview

Project Management Training Program

The University of Oulu offers a unique 25-credit training program in project management, which covers key areas of project management, leadership of project-oriented companies, management of change projects and programs, and practical project management exercises.

Enrollment Period

The enrollment period for the program is from April 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025.

Mode of Delivery

The program is delivered through web-based studies.

Study Module

The study module consists of five courses in project management, focusing on areas such as project management fundamentals, management in project-oriented companies, management of change projects and programs, and practical project management exercises.

Courses

The program consists of the following courses:

• Project management, 5 ECTS
• Advanced Course in Project Management, 5 ECTS
• Management of a project-based firm, 5 ECTS
• Change Project and Programme Management, 5 ECTS
• Capstone project: project management in different industries, 5 ECTS

Education Format

The program follows a continuous learning format, with a focus on continuing training.

Field of Study

The field of study is Engineering and Technology, with a discipline in Industrial Engineering and Management.

Teaching Language

The teaching language is English, with some courses also offered in Finnish.

Course Organiser

The course organiser is the University of Oulu.

Location

The program is offered online, with some courses potentially requiring in-person attendance in Oulu.

Maximum Participants

The program is limited to 15 participants, admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

The minimum qualifications required are a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience.

Course Learning Outcome

After completing the study module, students will be able to:

• Plan and analyze the implementation of various projects
• Identify and solve related production and economic problems
• Analyze and improve processes, practices, and business operations of project-oriented organizations
• Generate justified, innovative, and sustainable development proposals and solutions
• Apply strategic thinking in the planning, management, and development of projects and project-oriented organizations
• Utilize projects for product development, business improvement, and implementation

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The courses are conducted primarily as online distance learning, using the Moodle learning platform. The courses include self-study, multiple-choice exercises, online lectures, group work, business cases, and practical assignments.

Target Group

The program is designed for those interested in project management and improving their project skills, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree and two years of work experience required.

Assessment

Courses are evaluated on a scale of 0-5.

Teacher

The professors teaching the program are Kirsi Aaltonen and Jaakko Kujala.

Price

The price of the training program is 250, including all courses.