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TIØ4561 - Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management, Specialization Project

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Work 100/100

Course content

Students' choice of specialization and project must be approved by the department 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 4th year of study.

Learning outcome

Position and function of the course:The course is compulsory for 5th year students in the MTIØT program. The course builds on TIØ4175 Purchasing and Logistics Management and is compulsory for students taking the main profile Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management.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.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.

Required previous knowledge

Students must have taken TIØ4265 Strategic Management and TIØ4175 Purchasing and Logistics management in their 4th year. Students must also take the course TIØ4566 Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management, Specialization Course.

Course materials

Course materials will depend on the project chosen.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: -

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Work 100/100

Release
2023-12-07

Submission
2023-12-14


09:00


23:59

INSPERA
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.
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