Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The purpose of this module is to give the student the opportunity to reflect and elaborate on the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired in the previous modules, possibly applying this knowledge to a specific study area, a business sector or a case.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the project module will obtain:

• the relevant knowledge to analyse, define and frame a relevant subject for investigation and research within the area of design of product service systems
• knowledge of the various relevant theoretical positions and related methodologies pertaining to the chosen subject

With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be able to:

• account for the scientific foundation, and scientific problem areas
• describe the state of the art of relevant research

Skills

Students who complete the project module will be able to:

• identify and frame research problems, taking into account the interdependency between type of knowledge wanted, the possible methods of investigation and type of data produced
• produce a project report according to norms of the area, apply the correct terminology, engage with relevant academic literature, communicate and discuss the research-based foundation, problem and results of the project orally, graphically and in writing in a coherent and effective manner

With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be able to:

• master the scientific methods and general skills associated with the problem area
• produce a project report according to norms of the area, apply correct terminology, document extensive command over relevant literature, communicate and discuss the research-based foundation, problem and results of the project orally, graphically and in writing in a coherent manner
• critically evaluate the results of the project in relation to relevant literature and established scientific methods and models, evaluate and discuss the project’s problem area in a relevant scientific context
• evaluate and discuss the project’s potential for further development

Competences

Students who complete the project module will be able to:

• plan and carry out research of a chosen subject and to describe the chosen problem in a theoretical and methodological framework as well as to draw conclusions of own analysis of the results 
• plan, execute and manage complex research and/or development tasks, and assume a professional responsibility for independently carrying out cross-disciplinary collaborations
• independently assume responsibility for own scientific development and specialization

With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be able to:

• participate in, and independently carry out, technological development and research, and apply scientific methods in solving complex problems
• plan, execute and manage complex research and/or development tasks, and assume a professional responsibility for independently carrying out, potentially cross-disciplinary, collaborations
• independently assume responsibility for own scientific development

Type of instruction

See general description of the types of instruction described in § 17.

Exam

Exams