IRI31018 Applied project development (Autumn 2019)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Optional course in Bachelor´s programme in Innovation and Project Management.

Absolute requirements

Project Management (10 ECTS) or equivalent courses.

Recommended requirements

Creativity and Entrepreneurship (10ECTS) or equivalent courses.

Lecture Semester

5th semester (Fall)

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of the project's professional content
• has acquired the necessary interdisciplinary competence
• has knowledge of project development and engineering
• has knowledge of anchoring and financing of projects
• has knowledge of the necessity of operational successful implementation

Skills

The student

• can carry out engineering
• can anchor and create acceptance for projects
• can work interdisciplinary
• can carry out the project operationally and successfully

 

General competence

The student

• has an understanding of project management as a practical activity with a professional foundation for successful completion of an operational project
• has acquired skills for problem solving and implementation ability
• has acquired the necessary driving force for successful operational implementation

Content

The project development/assignment is implemented as a practical and real case-based assignment defined by the university college or an external organization/company. The scope and objectives of the assignment are prepared by the student in collaboration with the client and the university supervisor. The project can in its entirety be carried out with external clients. Project development usually undergoes these phases:  

• Identification of opportunities and objectives    
• Pre-design/testing    
• Acceptance/funding/problem clarification    
• Design    
• Operational implementation    
• Final reporting/evaluation

Forms of teaching and learning

Exercises and examinations consist of project development assignments for external / internal partners where participation outside the school is required. The teaching is based on a high degree of student activity, and can alternate between lectures, group work and seminars from lecturer(s) and client(s). The student(s) must work independently, solution-oriented and project-based. The student(s) must work proactively and seek external guidance to ensure progress.

Workload

250-300 hours

Practical training/internship

None

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• Minimum 75% attendance and participation in internal and external assignments linked to the project
• At least 75% of all written work / submissions
• A written work requirement that is clarified with the principal at the start of the project

The work requirements are carried out in groups.

Examination

1. Project assignment in group: Project report and accompanying plans agreed with the client.

2. Oral group examination. 20 minutes presentation and 10 minutes questions from the examiner about the project process.

Grades are given after a total assessment with grade A-F where A is best grade and F is not passed. Individual grades can be given to individual students in the group.

Examiners

External and internal sensor or two internal sensors.

Course evaluation

Ongoing evaluation of the teaching during the semester, where the method of evaluation is agreed between the teacher (s), the client (s) and the students.Oral final evaluation of the course.

Literature

Maylor, H. (2010). Project Management, Fourth Edition. Prentice Hall.

Skattum, K., Hatling, J. (2005). Veien til prosjektsuksess. Norsk forening for prosjektledelse.

Branch related literature in cooperation with the client.