Project work & Project management organization, 3 credits

Projektarbete & Projektledning för forskarstuderande

Course information

Language of instruction: English
Course period: Preliminary dates: Sept 15, Oct 6, Nov 3 and Dec 1
Course structure: Campus

Recommended prerequisites

Registered for graduate studies on Science and Technology Faculty.

Learning outcomes

• Identify and formulate adequate project goals
• Develop sufficient planning in order to control and communicate project progress
• Identify and develop relevant project control measures
• Make assessments of project organization, risks and stake holder needs
• Demonstrate specialised insight into project management challenges and requirements for basic and applied research, intra-academic research collaboration and academy-industry collaboration

Learning outcomes for doctoral degree

Course contents

Some of the topics studied during the course are:

• Project objectives, Project planning & Follow-up
• Project organization, communication & follow-up
• Project as work environment – leadership & stress

Instruction

The course consists of lectures, seminars, and group work. Active participation in seminars is expected.

Assessment

The examination consists of a group presentation and completion of a chosen project in project managment.

Course examiner

Marcus Lindahl, marcus.lindahl@angstrom.uu.se

Department with main responsibility

Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering

Contact person/s

Marcus Lindahl, marcus.lindahl@angstrom.uu.se

Application

The course has a limited number of places (20), allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be created if the number of students exceeds the number of available places.

Submit the application for admission to: Study administrator Stina Stiernström, stina.stiernstrom@angstrom.uu.se.

• Please include the following in your application:
  First name
  Surname
  Personal identity number (YYMMDD-NNNN)
  Department
  E-mail

Remember to confirm with your supervisor if you like the course to be included in the credits required in your doctoral education according to the general and individual study plan.

Submit the application not later than: TBA