ITI42420 Business Project (Autumn 2022)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Elective course in the master programme in applied computer science, full-time and part-time.

Lecture Semester

Third semester (autumn) in the full-time programme.

Seventh semester (autumn) in the part-time programme.

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge

The student knows

• how to develop a project plan in collaboration with a customer/partner

• how to apply own expertise and scientific background to a real project

• how to balance academic interest and research perspectives with the demands in a commercial/real-life project

Skills

The student is able to

• collaborate in a group setting with an external customer/partner

• communicate across and bridge the gap between academia and industry

• put theoretical knowledge into practical use

• plan and manage a project in collaboration with others

• understand an application domain and get familiar with new concepts and terminology

General knowledge

The student can

• work in groups and take responsibility

• write and present a project report

• schedule, manage and conduct necessary meetings according to a project plan

Content

The course consists of a hands-on project in collaboration with one of our partners in the private or public sector. The project is a practical project with an academic/research flavour. Through the course, the student gains valuable experience working on real projects in the real world, applying skills and   knowledge from his/her fields of specialization.

An agreement between the student and the company must be made before the student can attend this course. The agreement must be approved by the Head of Studies before the project starts.

A description of the business project should be prepared by the student and the company in collaboration. The project description must be endorsed by the faculty before the work starts. This is done to ensure necessary volume and depth in the project.

Forms of teaching and learning

Project work with guidance from a mentor at the company and a supervisor at Østfold University College.

Workload

Approx 280 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• Deliver a preliminary project report within two weeks after starting the project.

• Prepare and conduct meetings with mentor and supervisor at least once every month, including writing abstracts and logging working hours.

• Present the project at half time (approximately 140 hours). This includes delivering a mid-term report.

Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam

Examination

Project report and individual oral exam

The assessment is based on the project report and an individual oral exam. The project report is graded on the A - F grading scale. It is given a tentative grade of the report. This grade can be adjusted up to 2 stages at the oral exam.

The individual oral exam consists of a presentation and discussion of the project report. Duration approx. 20-30 min. Except the presentation, no supporting materials are allowed.

Examiners

External and internal examiner, or two internal examiners.

Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams

In case of re-examination, a new project must be carried out in agreement with the course instructor and the company.

Course evaluation

This course is evaluated by a:

• Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)

The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee at the Department of Computer Science and Communication.

Literature

Depends on the project and is agreed on with the supervisor and the company.