Course - Learning in project-based organisations - PK8225
PK8225 - Learning in project-based organisations
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The subject focuses on the concept of learning in project-based organisations, this include learning within projects and learning between projects. Through the subject, students will gain deep insights into the conditions that enable learning within projects and between projects. Organisational learning as an umbrella concept will also be covered and presented. Methods and tools such as milestones reviews, retrospective reviews, after actions reviews and post-project reviews will be presented and discussed.
Learning outcome
Knowledge; understand the concept of project-based learning as a subset of organisational learning. Understand the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to ensure learning in project-based organizations. Gain an overview over the difference between learning within projects (intra-project learning) and learning between projects (inter-project learning). Understand the role of lessons learned in projects.
Skills: apply structured approaches to learn from projects and within project.
General competence: Recognise the impact of learning on projects and on the organisation in general.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching activities will include combinations of seminars and working on individual inquiry resulting in a paper that is related to learning in project based organisations. The inquiry should preferably linked to the PhD focus of the student.
Further on evaluation
To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Required previous knowledge
TPK5100 or TPK4115 or equivalent I
All students taking this course must be enrolled in a PhD program at NTNU or a different university.
Course materials
Bassam Hussein. Let's really learn from projects. A study on learning in project basert organizations. Fagbokforlaget 2020.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Project Quality Management
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"