Industrial Economics and Technology Management (PHIØT)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION FOR THE PhD PROGRAMME IN INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 2011/2012

The programme description is founded on the Regulations concerning the philosophiae doctor degree (PhD) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), passed by the Board of NTNU on 7 December 2005. The programme description for the PhD Programme in Industrial economics and technology management was authorized by the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management on 15 January 2011.

For PhD Regulations as well as internal faculty procedures and administrative guidelines that are common to the Faculty's study Programmes - see the left column.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME, (§ 2 in Regulations)
The PhD Programme in Industrial economics and technology management is prescribed as 180 credits (3 years). The course plan for the PhD Programme is formulated in joint consultation between candidate, supervisor and Department, with due attention to the thesis area of research and the candidate's individual requirements and wishes.

Objective of the PhD Programme in Industrial economics and technology management
The PhD Programme in Industrial Economics and Technology Management aims to qualify the candidate for research activity and for other work that requires advanced scientific insight. The Programme aims to qualify the candidate to carry out independent research within a specialized field as well as undertake advanced professional promotion, including international scientific publication. The academic quality of the thesis shall meet advanced international standards.

The candidate will receive advanced training in theory and methods that provide academic depth and breadth in topics relevant for the thesis and at the same time place the thesis in a larger theoretical framework. By participation in the Programme the candidate will receive training in communicating her/his research.

Areas of study within the field of Industrial Economics and Technology management:

• Strategy and management

• Organizational Change and ICT

• Accounting and Finance

• Managerial Economics and Operations Research

• Safety, Health and Environment

Within each area of study, there will be a number of subjects where the Department's academic staff is qualified to supervise doctoral candidates. The following are examples of subject areas supervised by the Department's staff.

• IStrategy and management : Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Logistics and Purchasing Management, Marketing and Internationalization, Project Organization.

• Organizational Change and ICT: Organizational Theory, Organizational Development, Development of Groups and Teams, Knowledge Development in Modern Organizations, Personnel Management and Management of Human Resources

• Accounting and Finance: Investment Analysis, Finance, Industrial Economics, Finance Management and Accounts, Game Theory

• Operation Analysis: Optimisation in Production, Transport and Logistics, Risk Management and Optimisation during periods of Uncertainty,

• Safety, Health, and Environment: SHE Management, Security Methodology, Environmental Management, Occupational Health, Ergonomics, Work physiology

EDWOR research program:

This is a research program aiming to provide a PhD education in the general area of development and restructuring processes in work life. The research program has an international and national faculty from Cornell University, Agder University, Akershus University College, and NTNU. The EDWOR research program is funded by the Norwegian research council.

National Research School in Business Economics and Administration:

This is a scientific cooperation between participating institutions aiming to increase the quality of the PhD education within Business Economics and Administration. Most Norwegian universities and colleges who are in the field, participate. The school offers PhD-courses, colloquia and seminars, and a special annual conference. An overview of courses, admission application (for PhD students) and activities is kept up to date at www.nhh.no/nfb. The following areas are covered:

• Economics
• Accounting
• Finance
• Management Science
• Marketing and International Business
• Strategy and Management

ADMISSION ( § 5 in Regulations)
Applicants must have documented previous knowledge equivalent to a siv.ing. degree (Master of Technology) from the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, within the main subject area of the PhD thesis. For applicants who do not hold a siv.ing. degree (Master of Technology) from the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, an individual evaluation will be made concerning additional subjects needed to meet the academic requirements of the PhD Programme.

Closing dates for application:

The Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management considers applications to the PhD Programme as the occasion arises.

Application requirements

Application for admission is made on the application form. Application requirements are stated in Regulations concerning the philosophiae doctor degree (PhD) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - (see "Regulations"). It is preferred that the PhD plan, including the project description, is formulated in consultation with the main supervisor. The main supervisor must be employed at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management.

Admission procedure

The Faculty considers applications for admission based on the recommendation of the Department or doctoral committee.

Decision of admission

The decision concerning admission is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the application. Admission to a PhD Programme is formalised by a written contract, in accordance with § 6 of the Regulations concerning the philosophiae doctor degree (PhD) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

PhD plan (§ 5.2 in Regulations)

Formal requirements:

1. The project plan should preferably be written in English; Norwegian and Scandinavian languages are acceptable

2. The project plan shall be no longer than 10 pages (single line spacing), excluding front page, list of contents, summary and references

3. Statement from supervisor concerning the carrying out of the PhD thesis, including plans for publishing of the results in international scientific journals (or subsequent such publishing if the monographic format is chosen) shall be page 2 in the project plan. This point is also valid for the final project plan if the candidate is accepted to the PhD program on the basis of a preliminary project plan

Formulation of contents:

1. Front page with title, name and contact information

2. Statement from the supervisor (see below)

3. Summary/abstract on separate page

4. List of contents

5. Introduction (ca. 1 page). Presentation of problem to be addressed with definition/clarification of central terms.

6. General presentation of relevant literature for problem to be addressed. Tentative presentation of research questions and/or hypotheses (up to 5 pages).

7. Discuss scientific approaches that may answer research questions and present the associated relevant methods. Present the concrete methods to be used and discuss research design (up to 4 pages).

8. Specify type of thesis (monography or collection of research papers).

9. A. If collection of research papers: Specify contents of papers to be included. This implies that the likely or tentative research questions appropriate for presentation in scientific papers are defined. Publishing site, tentative titles and likely material and method should be described.

B. If monography: Present themes intended to be developed into papers for scientific journals. Tentative titles and a short description of contents should be presented.

(Research question and methods may later be changed, if this is appropriate on the basis of development of the project.)

10. Time schedule with milestones, sufficiently specified to allow observation of deviation from the planned schedule.

11. Budget and plan for financing.

Statement from supervisor:

Supervisor considers that the project plan is scientifically sound and realistic with respect to schedule and results. Supervisor will contribute to the publishing of results in international scientific journals and considers that supervisor and candidate together have an independent responsibility to make sure that such publishing takes place. (sign. Supervisor)

Application for admission to the PhD program can be based on a preliminary project plan. Full project plan must then be submitted no later than 6 months after acceptance. It is important that the main research themes are defined early in the study period. Such themes (e.g., research questions to be presented in the scientific papers) should be presented in the full project plan.

FUNDING PLAN (§ 5.2 in Regulations)
Participation in the Programme must be fully funded, ie. a funding plan for 3 years must be available.

SUPERVISION, (§§ 5.2 and 8 in Regulations)
A contract of supervision is entered into by candidate, supervisor and Department. Mutual expectations, duties and responsibilities are specified in the contract.

Procedures for the appointment and changing of supervisor (s) are - see supervision.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT, (§§ 5.2 and 7.2 in Regulations)
As a rule, the PhD Programme is to be completed at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, so that the candidate and the Departmental staff mutually contribute to the Department's academic milieu to the greatest possible extent. The residency requirement is 1 year. An individual assessment of the residency requirement will be made for each application. A plan for the fulfilment of the residency requirement is to be included in the application and the agreement on supervision. The Department may, on recommendation from the main principal supervisor, grant dispensation from the residency requirement.

PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE RESEARCH GROUPS IN NORWAY AND INTERNATIONALLY, (§§ 4 and 5.2 in Regulations)
The student is normally expected to participate at at least one international scientific conference, which will provide the possibility of making contact with colleagues in other countries. A number of the Departments PhD candidates are funded through projects with international collaboration. It is expected that the candidate participates in such partner efforts, including an overseas residency in cases where it is possible and desirable

ACADEMIC DISSEMINATION, (§§ 2, 4 and 5.2 in Regulations)
It is expected that the candidate presents results from the thesis project at an international scientific conference. In addition, it is expected that the main results of the thesis are published in an international scientific journal with referee system. This is viewed as a joint responsibility of candidate and supervisor. The publication of articles may take place after the completion of the PhD Programme.

REPORTING, (§ 9 in Regulations)
An annual progress report is submitted. Deviations from the progress plan are reported and commented as to how the deviations influence the completion of the PhD degree. If the primary objective of the project changes, this is also reported. Candidate and supervisor must hand in separate reports. For procedures for submission and processing of candidate and supervisor reports - see reporting.

ORGANIZED ACADEMIC COURSE WORK, (§ 7.3 in Regulations)
The organized academic course work component aims to contribute to the academic basis for the completion of the PhD thesis.

Structure and implementation
The candidate shall make a plan for the completion of the organized academic course work component in consultation with the supervisor. The candidate is responsible for signing up for evaluation in subjects within the given deadlines. External courses/subjects that are to be a part of the organized academic course work must be approved by the Department. For procedures concerning the signing up for courses and approval of external courses/subjects - see "organized academic training".

The organized academic course work component must cover at least 30 credits in total, of which 20 credits must be taken from the PhD course catalogue. An application concerning changes in the original approved plan for the organized academic course work component is decided by the Department on recommendation by the supervisor.

The organized academic course work component must cover elements that both provide general insight into scientific theory and methodology, as well as theoretical topics that are relevant to the work with the thesis. Various topics may be taught as modules in similar courses.

Courses that will be offered in the Programme and the individual subject areas:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	First lecture
The Theory of Science/Methodological Courses
SFEL8000	Theory of Science for the Social Sciences	10	A/S	Autumn -11
Strategy and management
IØ8100*	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	10	A	Autumn-12
Organizational Change and ICT
IØ8200	Organizational Theory, Technology and Change	20	A	Autumn-11 (the course is taught over two semesters)
IØ8204*	Research and Consulting using SPGR and related instuments	10	A	Autumn-12
Accounting and Finance
IØ8303	Energy Markets	10	A	Autumn-11
Managerial Economics and Operations Research
IØ8400	Mathematical Programming	10	S	Spring-12
IØ8401*	Stochastic Optimization	10	A	Autumn-12
IØ8402*	Optimization in Maritime Transportation	10	A	Autumn-12
Health, Environment and Safety
IØ8500*	Work and Health	10	A	Autumn -12
IØ8501**	Methods in SHE Research	10	S	Spring-13
IØ8502*	The Understanding and Management of Risk and Vulnerability Problems in Society and Organisation	10	A	Autumn -12
IØ8503**	Environmental and social responsibility – Theoretical and Methodological Approach to Multi-disciplinary Research	10	S	Spring -13

*) Lectures will not be given Autumn 2011

**) Lectures will not be given Spring 2012

THESIS (§ 7.4 in Regulations)
The thesis is to be of high international quality, i.e. it must be accepted at reputable European or North American universities.

FINALIZATION
Procedures for submission, appointment of an evaluation committee, the committee's report and assessment of the thesis, revision for new assessment, trial lecture and public defence, as well as conferment of the PhD degree - see "thesis and finalization".