Entry requirements

120 credits including a course in Industrial Project Management.

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge on project management, project development and project steering and control in various types of industrial activities. Special emphasis is placed on technology intensive projects such as R&D as well as extensive system delivery projects.

After a successfully completed course, the student will be able to:

• critically analyse and apply theories and tools in the project management area,
• critically and creatively identify and discuss relevant socio-technical issues within the project area,
• assess the adequacy of planning and coordination methodologies in relation to the project's focus and scope,
• analyse projects and project implementation from different stakeholder perspectives, including the ethical and social dimensions,
• participate in industrial project work within their technical area of expertise.

Content

The course focuses on analysis and practical applications of planning and governance in the supply, development and procurement projects in several industrial applications. Emphasis is also placed on projects such as organisational form, the project's relation to the permanent organisation and the link between the project and the organisation's overall strategy. During the course practical project planning, organisation and economic control are addressed and practiced. A number of case studies from various operations are used. Professional project managers and representatives of project-intensive businesses are involved.

Instruction

Lectures, guest lectures by representatives of different industrial environments, seminars and exercises. Supervision of essays is also provided.

Assessment

Presentation of case studies, exercises and individual essay.