REI-1503 | UiT

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Type of course

The course is obligatory for the Bachelor in Northern Studies. Elective for Bachelor in Arctic Adventure Tourism and other programs. The subject can be taken as single course.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements: Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse

International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English. A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the web site from the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). For language requirements we refer to NOKUT's GSU-list.

Admission code: 9199 (Nordic applicants).

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

INMANAGEMENT Project Management 10 stp

Course content

The course has a goal-oriented perspective, but other perspectives will also be presented. Students are introduced to a number of vital terms in the terminology of projects, which are related to some important stages in the life cycle of the project; the initiation, teambuilding, planning, organizing, controlling and learning. The role of the project manager will be seen in the light of being the main responsible person in a project.

Objectives of the course

When completing the course the student will be able to:

Knowledge

Account for vital terms in the terminology of projects which are related to important stages in the life cycle of the project

Skills

Apply the knowledge introduced in the course in real projects

Competence

Understand the role of a project manager
Plan and execute projects in a team in accordance with ethical requirements

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Mainly teacher presentations, group work and group discussions. Class attendance is obligatory (at least 75%)

Assessment

Course requirements:

Obligatory group/individual term paper and oral presentation related to a project case. The paper has to be approved before the students can present themselves for the final exam. Attendance is obligatory (at least 75 %)

Examination:

Individual written 4 hours exam.

Grading: scale A - F, with F for failed.

Possibility of re-sit exam in case of F.

autumn 2019 REI-1503 Project Management - 10 ECTS