Project Management (IND510)
The course gives an introduction and overview of the fundamentals of traditional project management.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
IND510
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Time table
Content
The main themes are: Historical development - Projects as complex tasks - Projects as temporary organisations - Projects as intentional social systems - Techniques for planning and control - Organisation and leadership - From project management to management of projects - Programmes and other clusters of projects
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- After finishing the course, the students should have acquired relevant knowledge needed to conduct project management.
Skills:
- After finishing the course, the students should have acquired relevant skills needed to conduct project management.
General competence:
- After finishing the course, the students should have acquired relevant competence needed to conduct project management.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Basic calculator |
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Sindre LorentzenHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Lectures and optional exercises
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Project Management 1 (MIN110_1) | 5 |
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Admission requirements
Completed bachelor's degree
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.