Management of Product Development (5cr)
Course unit code: YTTJ2200
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The students understand the significance of product development and the characteristics of the progress of the product development process and its management. They know the sub-areas of project activity and are able to operate as managers of a product development project. They are able to launch profitable and client-oriented development projects and to perceive large entities and cause-effect relations between phenomena. They understand technological innovations and development trends, being able to utilise their potential, and master management in accordance with the technology strategies of their organisation.
Content
The characteristic of product development. The product development process and its stages. Management of a product development project. The quality of product development. Product standardisation. Product protection.
Qualifications
The students understand the significance of product development as part of business.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Assessment is based on the following criteria: 1) active class participation; 2) team work skills and ability to present results in writing and orally; 3) level of the written output of the independent study unit. Successful completion 44% of total points, excellent 90% of total points.