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2016/2017  KAN-CINTO1018U  IT project

English Title
IT project

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc/MSc in Business Administration and Information Systems, MSc
Course coordinator
  • Torkil Clemmensen - Department of IT Management (ITM)
Main academic disciplines
  • Information technology
Last updated on 08/12/2016
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors: After having completed the project the student can
  • Describe and identify one or more relevant issues related to one of more of the course subjects at 1st semester.
  • Apply knowledge of theories/models presented in the first semester.
  • Combine and synthesize models/ theories of central to the study program.
  • Reflect on methods and theory, e.g. the choice of theoretical perspective, tools, methods, data, analysis, delimitations as well as the validity and reliability of results.
  • Perform a disciplined analysis of theory and data, describe connections between research question, analysis or theoretical work and the conclusions or results.
  • Describe the process in the project and provide perspectives for further research at third semester and/or thesis.
Course prerequisites
Completion of first semester at cand. merc.(it.
Submission of the formal agreement form which needs to be handed in before the beginning of the project period.
Examination
IT Project:
Exam ECTS 7.5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Oral group exam based on written group product
Number of people in the group 2-5
Size of written product Max. 15 pages
The report needs to be within 15 standard pages.
The appendix to the project report, must include the detailed project description that was handed in week three of the project period.
Assignment type Project
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Spring
Aids allowed to bring to the exam Limited aids, see the list below:
The student can bring the project in either digital or paper based format to the exam. It is allowed to bring computer with internet access to the exam.
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure

 

The oral exam is a dialogue based on the project written by the students.

 

2 students are examined in 30 minutes.

3 students are examined in 40 minutes.

4 students are examined in 50 minutes.

5 students are examined in 60 minutes.

 

 

The examination time includes time for the examinator to inform the students about the grade.

 

At the exam, the students are expected to account for how they have used the man power ressources in the project group, qualitative and quantitative. 

 
Course content and structure

The project is mandatory study activity for students who seek an information management (IM) specialization or an information technology management and business economics (IMBE) specialization at the cand. merc. (it.) study program.

 

The project is organized as a number of seminars where students meet with supervisors and discuss the status of their projects. The specific dates and content of the seminars are published at LEARN.

 

The project is pointing forward to study relevant activities at third semester and the master thesis.  

 

The project needs to be have synergy with other study program activities at cand. merc. (it.) at first and/or second semester. 

 

The project needs to be anchored in subjects and themes central for the study program and where relevant incorporate theory and/or models and methodologies and / or tools. 

 

 
Teaching methods
The students will receive supervision for the project.
There are 5 hours for 2 students, 7 hours for three students, 10 hours for 4 or more students.
Student workload
Supervision 3 hours
Preparation for workshop 25 hours
Participation in workshops 20 hours
Individual study 148 hours
Preparation for exam and the exam 10 hours
Total hours 206 hours
Further Information

Three weeks after the project starts, the detailed project description is to be mailed to the project coordinator. In the project description, the overall design of the project has to be detailed. 

 

Instructions on the project description will be available at Learn prior to the course start.

 

There can be adjustments to the project description, but these will have to be justified and approved by the supervisor.

 

Supervisors for the projects will be assigned by the coordinator.

 
Last updated on 08/12/2016