Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the different stages of planning an EU-funded project and the tools used in planning. After the course:
• You know the phases of project planning
• You know how to utilize the tools used in project planning
• You know the funding portals to which project applications are submitted
• You know how to engage actors in project planning as part of goal-oriented project planning
• You understand how networks work and in what ways partnerships can be built
• You understand the principles of project budgeting
• You know how to prepare a communication and dissemination plan for a project
• You know how to produce a project plan in your own field

Competences: proactive development, operating in a workplace, internationality and multiculturalism

Content

Phases and tools for planning EU projects, such as problem tree/solution tree, strategy analysis, stakeholder analysis, feasibility analysis, logical framework, scheduling, risk analysis, work packages
Funding portals such as Eura2021, Funding & Tenders Portal
Networks and partnerships
Project budgeting
Project communication and dissemination plan
Producing a project plan in your field

Location and time

Lectures/workshops are usually held in the evenings. The dates of the lectures/workshops will be announced in Moodle.

Materials

EU Project Planning and Management Handbook, Eeva Helameri, Anzelika Krastina ja Eija Raasakka. Relevant articles, videos and other learning material are given in Moodle.

Teaching methods

The study unit is delivered virtually and includes independent and group work. The course includes reading and study material, exercises, recorded lectures, workshops and tutorials. Virtual learning environments Moodle, Zoom and Teams.

Employer connections

You apply what you have learned to your own field. Materials from representatives of working life in Moodle materials.

International connections

The course can be completed in both English and Finnish. The course uses both Finnish and English material. International students can also participate in the course.

Further information

The study unit can be taken at different stages of your studies. The course is part of a 15ECTS module.

- Introduction to EU-funded development and research projects
- EU project planning and tools
- Implementation and management of EU projects

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#3477

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0) The student does not demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the phases of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student does not demonstrate knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student does not know how to describe the networks and principles for building partnerships in his own field. The student does not know how to create a project plan suitable for EU programs and strategies.

Poor (1) The student demonstrates a slight understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student shows slight knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can describe a little the networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to create a project plan that is slightly applicable to EU programs and strategies.

Satisfactory (2) The student shows a superficial understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student demonstrates superficial knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can superficially describe networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to create a project plan that is somewhat applicable to EU programs and strategies.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3) The student demonstrates understanding and knowledge of project planning phases and the use of tools. The student demonstrates competence in project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can comprehensively describe the networks and principles for building partnerships in their field. The student knows how to create a project plan that is fairly well suited to EU programs and strategies.

Very good (4) The student shows a wide-ranging understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student demonstrates extensive knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can comprehensively describe and analyze the networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to draw up a project plan suitable for EU programs and strategies in a versatile and well-founded manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) The student demonstrates a deep understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student demonstrates in-depth knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student knows how to describe and analyze in depth the networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to create a project plan suitable for EU programs and strategies in a versatile, well-founded, and development-oriented way.

Assessment methods and criteria

All assignments must be completed in accordance with the evaluation criteria given during the study unit. Assessment K5 - T1, Fail.