Høst 2021

REI-1503 Project Management - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for reiseliv og nordlige studier

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.

Course overlap

INMANAGEMENT Project Management 10 stp

Course contents

The course has a goal-oriented perspective, but other perspectives will also be presented. We introduce some 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.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester

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

Admission requirements

Admission requirements:

Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse. Admission procedures for foreign applicants, please read: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=351800

Admission code: 9199

Objective 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

English

Teaching methods

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

Before the end of every course, it will be arranged an evaluation of the course in collaboration with the teacher and the student

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.

Date for examination

Take-home exam hand out date 15.11.2021 hand in date 19.11.2021

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.