Course - Strategic Purchasing Management, Specialization Project - IØ3092
IØ3092 - Strategic Purchasing Management, Specialization Project
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
Students' choice of specialization and project must be approved by the department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management within the semester preceding its completion. A list of suggestions for specific projects will be distributed in the spring semester before the specialization is chosen. Certain project suggestions may require specific courses to be taken in the previous year of study.
Learning outcome
Position and function of the course: The course builds on TIØ4175 Purchasing and Logistics Management and is compulsory for those students in Global Manufacturing Management master program who have chosen IØ3091 Strategic Purchasing Management Specialization Course. Knowledge learnt in this course: Specific and detailed knowledge about theories and concepts that can be used to describe and analyse a purchasing and supply related problem in a practical context, with specific emphasis on aspects of global supply chains. Competences learnt in this course: Defining a problem statement and relevant research questions based on a preliminary sketch of a problem. Relating a practical problem within purchasing and supply management to relevant scientific literature from the specialization course. Choosing an appropriate research method given the problem statement and the practical aspects of the project. Other competences learnt in this course: The students gain experience in finding relevant literature, gathering empirical data and writing an academic report.
Learning methods and activities
Independent work under supervision. The finished work is to be presented in a written paper which will be evaluated by academic criteria. Students may work alone or in groups of up to three persons.
Recommended previous knowledge
Student must have completed all relevant obligatory courses in the 4th year of the Global Manufacturing Management master program. Students that choose this course must also take IØ3091 Strategic Purchasing Management Specialization Course.
Course materials
Course materials will depend on the project chosen.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
- Ann Charlott Pedersen
- Elsebeth Holmen
- Hasan Ahmad Masood Hamdan
- Heidi Carin Dreyer
- Logan Reed Vallandingham
- Luitzen de Boer
- Tim Kristian Andreas Torvatn
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn 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"