Examination arrangement

Course content

The course is a further specialization within relevant subjects of Project Management and builds on subjects presented in the obligatory courses in the 1st year of the Master Programme in Project Management. The choice of subjects for the seminar may vary from one year to another, and is linked to the problems which need to be solved in the Specialization project chosen in TIØ5230 Project Management; Specialization Project. Included is also a seminar series on research methods, tailored to what is relevant for the students in their projects and master thesis work.

Learning outcome

The position of the course: The course is restricted to students who have an IØT specialization in their 3rd semester of the international master of project management, and students in their 9th semester of the MTIØT program who have chosen project management as their main profile. Knowledge learnt in this course: - The student should acquire specific and detailed knowledge about a small set of advanced themes within project management. Preferably, at least one of these themes should be relevant for the theme chosen for the project work that the student is doing in parallel with this course - The student should acquire general knowledge about the most important methodological challenges when doing research, as well as a set of ways to handle these challenges. Competences learnt in this course: - The student should be proficient in handling methodological questions and applying methodological theory to his or her own research work. Other competences learnt in this course: - The student should develop his or her ability to discuss advanced theories within project management with colleagues - The student should develop his or her ability to present scientific work done by others.

Learning methods and activities

The course is structured around two seminar series. One is a research seminar series in advanced topics within project management. The other seminar series is on topics within research methodology. The student need to participate in a minimum number of methodology and research seminars, but attendance to all is expected.

Further on evaluation

The course has a portfolio evaluation. The portfolio consists of two reports. The first report is related to the methodology section of the course. This report can be done in groups of up to three persons, and counts for 40% of the mark. There is a possibility for the group to voluntarily hand in a preliminary report for feedback from the staff. The second report is related to the advanced topics seminars of the course. This report is individual and counts for 60% of the mark. Both reports needs to be handed in and receive sufficient points to be equal to an E-grade or higher. Information about deadlines for the report can be found in the course plan at the start of the semester, but usually the methodology report is handed in about halfway into the course, and the advanced topics report at the end of the semester.

For a grade improvement all assessments must be re-taken.

Recommended previous knowledge

All obligatory courses in the Master of Project Management program must be taken before this course.

Required previous knowledge

Students taking this course must also take TIØ5230 Project Management, Specialization Project. The student must have a background that corresponds to at least three of the four obligatory courses (TIØ5200, TIØ5210, TBA5100 and TPK5200) of the Master of Science in Project Management.

Course materials

Announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions