Organising Knowledge-Intensive Work
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TE779
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1TE779
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Industrial Engineering and Management A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 6 March 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering
Entry requirements
180 credits in science/engineering/pharmacy.
Learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student shall be able to:
- identify conceptual frameworks and experience-based approaches within the organisational field, and evaluate their relevance for understanding knowledge-intensive work,
- relate the above frameworks and approaches to the conditions and interests which drive their development,
- use the above frameworks and approaches to analyse the organisation of knowledge-intensive work, and explain how they relate to overall governance and other external structures,
- analyse how applicable such frameworks and approaches are to understand the issues of contemporary organisation, both practical and theoretical.
Content
Orientation and critical analysis of organisational theory and experience-based approaches to organisation. Application of such frameworks and approaches to analyse the organisation of knowledge-intensive work, such as scientific and/or technology-based development work, provision of consultancy services, etc. Analysis of the organisation's role in relation to political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal structures.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, theoretical and field-based assignments.
Assessment
Active participation in seminars (2 credits). Written exam (3 credits).