ME2501 Perspectives on Industrial Management 6.0 credits
This course aims to provide students with an overview of the field. Industrial management, introduce central concepts and illuminate the dynamics and challenges in this field. By applyinga systems perspective on Industrial management the course offers insight into the scope of the area, the coherence between its various parts as well as clarifications of the links between technology and management. In addition, the concept of sustainability is introduced and treated specifically in relation to the subject area.
The system approach in this course consists of three perspectives - the individual, the functional and the industrial perspective. Based on these perspectives, the course will cover the area of industrial management through a combination of lectures, guest lectures from industry representatives, case-based projects and a study visit.
The pedagogical approach can be characterized as "problem based learning" (PBL), which is the basis for the entire course structure. The PBL approach is not only chosen to support and achieve the specific course objectives in this course, but also relates to the role that the course has in the Master's program Industrial management. Integrated with PBL this course includes several tools for training of students' academic and professional skills in the subject area for example, 1 ) a model for an academic report 2 ) a model for the rhetorical oral presentation, and 3) methods for group-based writing (Collaborative Writing).
Students can expect that the course covers an unusually wide area, offering less detailed instructions and a greater variety of literature compared to a typical topic oriented course. Therefore, demands are high on classroom presence and interaction, planning for work outside the schedule, and detailed insight into the examination criterias.
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Application
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Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
51250
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
By applying a systems perspective on Industrial management the course offers insight into the scope of the field, the coherence between its various parts as well as clarification of the links between technology and management.
Within each of the three perspectives, students meet researchers from the Department of Industrial Economics and Management who present their own research.
In addition, the concept of sustainability is introduced in relation to the subject area of Industrial management.
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students will be able to:
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Discuss key theoretical areas and different levels of analysis in the field of industrial management from a systems perspective.
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Formulate and define problems to address complex management problems in industrial and technology intensive activities using knowledge and data from different types of sources.
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Evaluate and apply theoretical concepts, frameworks and methods related to the field of industrial management on activities in different industries in order to analyze and propose solutions to industrial challenges.
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Investigate, analyze, make judgements, and propose solutions for specific challenges and circumstances related to: management, gender, diversity, globalization and technology development in industrial and technology intensive activities.
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Discuss and critically analyze the implementation of sustainable development in industrial and technology intensive activities.
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Present in writing and orally findings and recommendations towards different audiences.
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Evaluate their own work and reflect on their own learning in the course, also in relation to future roles and management positions in industry.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- Achieved the requirements for a Bachelor's degree
- Basic course in Industrial management (e.g. ME1003, or corresponding) completed
Recommended prerequisites
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Literature
Scientific articles, reports and case-study assignments to be distributed throughout the course (approximately 10 academic articles, a scientific report in the form of a master thesis, and a minor literature study related to the case studies).
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Written Assignment I, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL2 - Written Assignment II, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL3 - Written Assignment III, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL4 - Written Assignment IIII, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO2 - Project, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Note! The first two weeks of the course includes mandatory activities.
Pass on all assignments and project work as well as active participation in discussions, group work, seminars related to case studies, and participation in the field trip
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
The course is only open for students admitted to the Master programme Industrial Management (TINEM)
The course is not open for exchange students.