Course

Project Management (IND510)

Facts

Course code IND510

Credits (ECTS) 5

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Introduction

The course gives an introduction and overview of the fundamentals of traditional project management.

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 completing the course, students will:

  • Possess a broad understanding of central concepts, principles, and approaches used in contemporary project management.
  • Be familiar with typical project phases, roles, and decision processes.
  • Understand the factors that influence project performance, uncertainty, and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

After completing the course, students will:

  • Be able to apply general project management concepts to analyze and discuss project-related challenges in practical situations.
  • Be capable of using established frameworks to structure project plans, assess progress, and reflect on project execution.
  • Have the ability to identify relevant information and use it to support project-related decisions.

General Competence

After completing the course, students will:

  • Be able to reflect critically on project work and the interplay between goals, resources, and constraints.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how collaboration, communication, and professional responsibility influence project outcomes.
  • Be prepared to participate constructively in project teams and contribute to planning and follow-up activities in an organizational setting.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Written exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 3 Hours

Marks Letter grades

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Digital exam, administered only in English.

Coursework requirements

No mandatory deliverables.

Method of work

Lectures are held in English.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
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Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

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.

Contact

Head of Department:
Tore Markeset
Course coordinator:
Sindre Lorentzen

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Safety, Economics and Planning

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