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DIFT1004

Organisation, managment and change

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to organizational theory, including organizational structures, culture and communication in organizations, and the individual in the organization. The course also provides an introduction to basic change and management principles.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the student should be able to explain:

  • Goals and strategy in organizations
  • Different forms of organizational structure and know how organizational culture affects an organization.
  • Organizational environment and its significance for the organization.
  • The individual and communication in the organization
  • Learning and innovation in organizations
  • Management principles
  • Change processes and change management

Skills

After completing the course, the student should:

  • Both individually and in groups be able to discuss and explain how an organization works based on the subject matter.
  • Both individually and in groups be able to analyze real cases based on the subject matter of the course

General competence

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • Communicate the subject matter both in writing and orally.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching in the course takes place through sessions consisting of lectures and case assignments. The case assignments take place in the classroom where the teacher and the students discuss the cases in light of the theory. In addition, it is planned that the students will prepare by reading and writing notes on the relevant topic in advance of the meetings. Compulsory assignments consist of group assignments and peer-review assignments.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory exercises

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments must be approved to sit for the exam.

Re-sit exam is held in august. Re-sit exam might be arranged as an oral exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Digital Business Development (ITBAITBEDR)

Required previous knowledge

The course is reserved for students admitted to the Bachelor in Digital Business Development.

Course materials

The syllabus is stated at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
IDRI2006 5 sp Autumn 2019
IINI2006 5 sp Autumn 2019
IFUD1116 5 sp Autumn 2019
IBED2002 2.5 sp Autumn 2021
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Organization and Leadership
  • Informatics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Computer Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.