Course - Project work - IDS4005
IDS4005 - Project work
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Term paper
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term paper | 100/100 |
Course content
The course is directly related to the student's work to develop a project description/plan for the work on the master's thesis. Students will plan the master's thesis project, and write an extended project description for the master's thesis.
Students will, preferably in collaboration with an organization, familiarize themselves with the relevant empirical field, plan and outline the research design and problem area / research question, and reflect on ethical considerations. In addition, students will familiarize themselves with the relevant research field and present relevant theory that will shed light on the master's thesis.
As a delivery in the project, students will submit an extended project description for the master's thesis that meets the academic requirements for such at the master's level. The academic work must relate to current theory and best practice.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge:
Throughout the course, students will acquire:
- knowledge of how research projects are planned and outlined.
- knowledge of relevant theory for own research
Skill:
Throughout the course, students will be able to:
- use theory as a tool to focus on empirical data that will illuminate a given problem
- interact with organizations to choose and collect empirical data to shed light on a given problem
- select and describe methods adapted to a specific chosen research problem
- critically evaluate selected research methods with regard to validity and reliability and ethics.
- prepare the execution of research and development projects.
General competence:
Throughout the course, students will have developed skills to:
- communicate scientific knowledge and insights to broad sections of an organization, company or society.
- contribute to innovation processes and improvement processes
- plan research projects
- understand the course's usefulness for further study progression and profession
Learning methods and activities
Primarily the supervision of an assigned supervisor. It is assumed that the students, through self-study, acquire the relevant syllabus and follow the course's Black Board room. It is also assumed that the students are active in collaboration with the supervisor and the chosen organization. Students will work with planning and design of the project description throughout the semester. Students must evaluate and give constructive feedback on one of the fellow student's project descriptions in accordance with given guidelines.
Compulsory assignments Fellow student assessment as described.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignments
Further on evaluation
Submission of extended project description.
Passed / failed
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Innovation and Digital Security (MIIDS)
Required previous knowledge
Admission to master's programme I
DS4000 Research methods
Course materials
TBL
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: Term paper
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Term paper
100/100
Release
2023-12-05Submission
2023-12-07
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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"