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AG231U Essay in advanced course in Process Management 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus AG231U (Autumn 2024–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AG231U (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course is a continuation of AG230U Advanced course in process management 7.5 credits. The key content is the individual writing of a 7.5 credit academic essay. The essay shall provide in-depth insights into a question or theme that fits within the scope of the advanced course in process management.

Key tasks:

1) submission of a draft outline of the essay with preliminary purpose, questions and timeplan,

2) submission of a preliminary version of the essay for supervisory feedback,

3) submission of completed essay for a course seminar (including oral presentation),

4) opposition to a classmate's essay.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the participant shall be able to:

  • Formulate a problem or question that fits the focus of the course and the scope of the essay.
  • Independently carry out a limited empirical investigation on an issue which is related to the scope/focus of the course.
  • Independently carry out a written analysis where theory from contemporary planning research is applied to the empirical investigation.
  • Present the essay at course seminar.
  • Critically review another essay.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • UPP1 - Written report, 7.5 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

The examination is carried out by means of a written essay which is presented and discussed at a seminar where another student acts as an opponent. The examination also includes conducting an opposition of another essay.

Examiner

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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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Urban and Regional Studies

Main field of study

The Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle