Examination arrangement

Course content

The subject is part of the basic module in the experience-based master's in technology management and digital transformation (MTDO). Themes that will be covered in the course are:

• Ethics in a business context
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Scientific theory
• Research design
• Quantitative research methods
• Qualitative research methods

The course is part of NTNU's further and further education offer and has a course fee.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The student has basic insight into issues related to research ethics and scientific work. The student must have knowledge of different types of research design and the most common research methods within technology-based research. This should provide a basis for designing an appropriate research design for own research and implementing this so that the research results maintain high validity, reliability and, where relevant, transferability

Skills:

The student

• can define a research problem and a suitable research design
• can choose research methods appropriate for a defined problem
• can carry out own research work, especially in connection with a master's thesisGeneral competence:

The student has a basis for critically reading and extracting relevant findings from research-based literature.

Learning methods and activities

The subject is carried out in two sessions, two + two days of lectures, group work and discussions. Great emphasis is placed on discussions and the transfer of experience between the participants.

Between the two collections there are self-studies with reading syllabus, assignments and guidance via the internet.

The entire course can be completed digitally, if the need arises.

Compulsory assignments

• Participation
• Oblig

Further on evaluation

The home exam counts for 100% of the grade. Duration 48 hours. All aids allowed on the exam.

In order to be able to sit for the exam, you must have attended the meetings and have submitted practice assignments approved,

Previous assignments are approved by re-take.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

See information in Norwegian.

Required previous knowledge

The admission requirement is a degree in technology, economics or science of 180 credits, as well as at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Course materials

Stated at the start of the course.