Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Bachelor in Sustainable design or similar qualifications, understanding of project management, organisation and product development

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

A student going through the module:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• understands perspectives applicable on management concepts from political process theory, actor-network theory, symbolism and pragmatism
• can identify important ideas and approaches in a number of current management concepts and reflect on these

Skills

• is able to characterise the role of management concepts in the staging of change and design processes
• can analyse implicit problem diagnosis and related modes of operation in different management concepts
• can assess the effects of management concepts on innovative abilities and the handling of ideas
• is able to assess the effects of various management concepts on knowledge flows in an organisation
• can assess the suitability of a management concept to create change in different situations and contexts
• is able to analyse the use of management concepts in practice and suggest improvements in staging and implementation of change
• is able to assess the applicability and need for local adjustments of management concepts

Competences

• can reflect on own experiences with the use of management concepts
• can professionally engage in planning and staging concept driven change processes

Type of instruction

Lectures combined with exercises and project work in groups

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Concept driven change
Type of exam	Written and oral exam
ECTS	10
Permitted aids
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria for evaluation are provided in the Framework Provisions