Social, Emotional and Professional Skill BootCamp (MRR001)

At the start of the master’s program, students will have an opportunity to attend a BootCamp (in week 34). During the BootCamp,students will participate in sessions designed to set them up for successful completion of their master’s degree and learn essential skills for today’s work life—how to negotiate like a professional and how to bring the best out of teams. 


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

MRR001

Version

2

Credits (ECTS)

1

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Content

Topics covered during the BootCamp week include:

Social and emotional topics

  • Negotiation skills
  • Teamwork skills

Learning outcome

On completion of this course, you will have been introduced to the theory and practice of a number of business functions and responsibilities, and should meet the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe factors that affect communication, collaboration, and processes in teamwork
  • Compare different approaches to negotiation
  • Describe techniques to manage group dynamics and conflict

Skills

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Exhibit behavioral traits consistent with the theoretical knowledge of building effective teamwork
  • Apply basic negotiation techniques
  • Give and receive constructive feedback

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written Assignment 1/1 1 Weeks Passed / Not Passed

  • Attend mandatory sessions.
  • Complete and pass the hand in.

Coursework requirements

Mandatory attendance 100 %

Course teacher(s)

Study Program Director:

William Gilje Gjedrem

Open for

Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

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