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EH2010 Management of Technology 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus EH2010 (Autumn 2010–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus EH2010 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course focuses on creating an understanding of problems connected with technical management rather than offering practical competence in a particular project method. Nevertheless, invited guest lecturers will present examples of different project models.

Within the course the following moments are treated: the "project" as a working form, product development, delivery and procurement projects, interplay between supplier and customer, presentation and examples of project models, the different phases of a project, the bidding process, risk analysis, leadership, group dynamics, documents in a project, for example, request for bid, bid, contract, project manuals, project plan/start-up reports, progress reports, project conclusion, and evaluation, quality standards.

Intended learning outcomes

The overall aim of the course is to give participants an understanding of the problems connected with the management of industrial projects.

Upon completion of this course, participants shall:

  • be well acquainted with the different phases of a project
  • be able to create and use the documents required for defining, planning, managing, and reporting a project

be knowledgeable about how activities such as project meetings, documentation, oral presentations, and risk analysis are carried out and led

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

For single course students: 120 credits and documented proficiency in Swedish B/Swedish 3  and  English A/English 5 or equivalent

Literature

Eriksson, M., Lilliesköld, J., Handbok för mindre projekt. Liber, 2005 (ISBN 9147052708)

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, - credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO2 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO3 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO4 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO5 - Project, 2.2 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • SEM1 - Seminar, 0.8 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

80 % mandatory class attendance (SEM1: 0,8 p).
5 written exercises (PRO1: 0,0p + PRO2: 1,5p + PRO3: 1,5 p + PRO4: 1,5 p + PRO 5: 2,2p)).

Examiner

Profile picture Joakim Lilliesköld

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

EES/Industrial Information & Control Systems

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

Is replaced by EH2720 Management of Projects

If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact: pstyr@ics.kth.se