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IDT8002

Project development and management

Credits 2.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Approved report

About

About the course

Course content

Theory and practice on research project management, particularly doctoral research projects, their known challenges and available knowledge and tools on tackling those challenges. Basic insight into Risk assessment methods and response planning.

Learning outcome

The participants of this course will gain an understanding and be able to present and discuss the following topics: - Research project management, particulary doctoral research with insights into typical characteristics and known challenges such as uncertainty, requirements and expectations. - Relevant soft factors in research projects such as collaboration, communication and stakeholder management. - Application of project management tools (specifically time and deliverable planning) as a systematic approach to manage a PhD project and to address the challenges. - Basic insight into Risk assessment methods and response planning. In addition to the acquired knowledge, course participants will learn how to apply project management tools to their PhD projects and how to address common challenges. The course outcome will be a report where the participants show the application of the acquired skills and knowledge on their own individual PhD projects.

Learning methods and activities

The course will be conducted online. It will use a combination of recommended readings (literature), recorded lectures and webinars, and a final report produced by the participants. This report will demonstrate the participants’ ability to apply the learning outcomes on their own PhD project.

Compulsory assignments

  • Report

Further on evaluation

A final report shall demonstrate the participants ability to apply the learning outcomes on their own PhD project.

Course materials

Selected papers

Subject areas

  • Multidisciplinary Information and Communication Technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Approved report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Approved report
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Exam system Inspera Assessment