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
Name of exam | Theoretical Elaboration of a Topic or a Case |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
ECTS | 25 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See semester description. |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |