Course content

The course will enable students to make use of their social science background in the workplace. The course focuses on project management and the communicative processes that accompany project work. Students gain practical experience and professional knowledge related to

• project management and project development,
• tools for planning, implementing and revising projects
• communication and dissemination of research

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

At the end of the course, the student has knowledge of:

• Basic principles and relevant tools for project management and project work
• The process from a professional idea to the creation of a project or an innovative service
• Key principles, opportunities and challenges for research communication and dissemination

SKILLS

At the end of the course, the student can:

• Identify challenges related to communicative processes in different project processes
• Communicate a project's ideas, goals, assumptions, challenges and solutions both verbally and in writing, and report the status and results of projects both verbally and in writing with regard to different recipients
• Communicate the status and results from a project, both verbally and in writing, for different audiences

Learning methods and activities

The course is practical and lectures are followed by exercises related to students own master projects. The teaching is divided between lectures and seminars, and experts from industry may contribute to teaching. Active participation in teaching (lectures, seminars and workshops) is a central part of the course and attendance is compulsory (75%). Assignments will be announced on Blackboard during the semester.

Compulsory assignments

• 75% compulsory attendance
• Three compulsory assignments

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Students must have admission to the Master's program in Equality and diversity

Course materials

Will be announced at course start

Credit reductions