EPN-V2

MAIKT-PM Project Management Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Prosjektledelse
Study programme
Master Programme in Digital Learning Design
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Course history

Introduction

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Required preliminary courses

No prerequisites required.

Learning outcomes

A student who has completed this course has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has thorough knowledge on characteristics of projects for development, research and learning purposes
  • has advanced knowledge on leadership and management of projects
  • has overview of techniques and methods for project management

Skills

The student

  • can analyse existing theories of and methods for project management independently as well as in a practical manner
  • can carry out independent work or research on project management in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

General competence

The student

  • can apply achieved knowledge and skills of project management
  • can communicate about academic issues in the field of project management, both with specialists and the general public

Content

  • Project as organization - project versus line organization
  • Characteristics of projects for development, research, and learning
  • Long term and short term projects, global and local projects
  • Techniques and methods for estimation, diagrams, risk, planning and reporting

Teaching and learning methods

The course is fully net based. The course is organized around a case that will be evolving and unfolding during the course. The students will act as project management consultants in groups of 2-5 students. The course literature will be discussed in net chat meetings.

Course requirements

No requirements.

Assessment

The students will be evaluated according to a portfolio, consisting of a group report from the case work (see above), and a literature-based reflection over achieved learning on project management (3800 words +/- 10 %).

New/postponed exam

New/postponed exam will be organized the same way as the ordinary exam. If a student fails, a revised portfolio may be resubmitted.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Examination support material is permitted.

Grading scale

A graded scale from A to E for passed and F for not passed will be used.

Examiners

One internal and one external examiner will evaluate the portfolio.