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Managerial Skills

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRJ0101
Type: Compulsory
Curriculum: I-RJ 2011
Level: Master of Engineering
Year of Study: 2 (2012-2013)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the principles of information and know-how management management in a target-oriented organisation in the field of construction. S/he is familiar with the responsibilities of a supervisor. The student has readiness to develop his/her managerial skills.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 21 h
- of which autonomous studies: 60 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Not required.

Contents

Leading people. Leading an expert orgamisation. Challe´nge of information management in construction business. Creating and developing information capital, systematic control and utilisation. Responsibilities and status of a supervisor.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Turban E., E. McLean & J. Wetherbe (2000). Information Technology for Management: Making Connections for Strategic Advantage, 2nd Edition, John Wiley& sons.
Aitomaa, K. , ym. 1994. Rakennustöiden turvallisuusmääräykset selityksineen, (Safety on site).
Meincke, Vanhala-Harmanen: Esimiehen työsuhdeopas,Edita 2004.
Other material handed in by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The study unit is implemented as a multiform teaching: lectures, exercises and group work, problem solving methods, managerial skills test and persinality tests.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student knows the contents of the study unit that are relevant in working life.
Grade 3: The student is able to utilise the information and skills learnt during the study unit.
Grade 5: The student is able to utilise and apply the information and skills learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exam, numerical assessmnet.


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