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IØ6031 - Technology Management

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 1/3
Assignment 1/3
Assignment 1/3

Course content

Academic content: introduction to technology management and organization theory, leadership, organization design, the Norwegian work-life model, innovation and technology development, change management and organizational learning.

Purpose: The module is part of the course series «Digitalization in the process industry» designed for «konkurranseutsatte industriklynger» as a collaboration between USN and NTNU. The module will provide an introduction to technology management, with the focus on the relationship between technology (particularly digital technologies) organization, leadership and employment.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Students will be introduced to several theories and perspectives on the relationship between humans and technology on individual, organizational and societal level, in general and applied in an industrial context.

Skills: Students will train on applying academic and theoretical knowledge in analysis of own and peer students’ topics from their organizations and experiences in both oral discussions and written assignments.

General competence: The modul will aim for strengthen reflexivity on own and others experience and practice.

Learning methods and activities

There will be a combination of physical seminar, pre-recorded digital lectures (tailormade to this group) and digital. See figure.

seminars with presentation and discussions about presentations of assignments. Students are expected to prepare by reading suggested curriculum and other learning sources individually and in groups.

The course will provide one physical seminar and three digital seminars during fall.

Students will be organized in groups due to organizational and geographical considerations.

NTNU uses Blackboard as a learning and collaboration platform

Lectures and discussions will be held in English. If all participants speak Norwegian this can be changed on basis of a group agreement.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory attendance first day
  • Mandatory participation in at least 2 of 3 lectures

Further on evaluation

It is mandatory to attend the first session, as well as mandatory participation in at least 2 of 3 digital sessions.

The assessment consists of three submissions. Each assignment must be passed to pass the course.

If you fail the course all parts must be taken again.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (TKSEVUM)

Course materials

Clegg, S. R., Pitsis, T. S., & Mount, M. (2021). Managing and organizations: An introduction to theory and practice. Sage.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  5.0 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management

Department with administrative responsibility
Pro-Rector for Education

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 1/3 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Assignment 1/3 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Assignment 1/3 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.
Examination

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