By applying a systems perspective on Industrial management the course offers insight into the scope of the field, the coherence between its various parts as well as clarification of the links between technology and management.
Within each of the three perspectives, students meet researchers from the Department of Industrial Economics and Management who present their own research.
In addition, the concept of sustainability is introduced in relation to the subject area of Industrial management.
After the course the students will be able to:
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Discuss key theoretical areas and different levels of analysis in the field of industrial management from a systems perspective.
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Formulate and define problems to address complex management problems in industrial and technology intensive activities using knowledge and data from different types of sources.
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Evaluate and apply theoretical concepts, frameworks and methods related to the field of industrial management on activities in different industries in order to analyze and propose solutions to industrial challenges.
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Investigate, analyze, make judgements, and propose solutions for specific challenges and circumstances related to: management, gender, diversity, globalization and technology development in industrial and technology intensive activities.
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Discuss and critically analyze the implementation of sustainable development in industrial and technology intensive activities.
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Present in writing and orally findings and recommendations towards different audiences.
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Evaluate their own work and reflect on their own learning in the course, also in relation to future roles and management positions in industry.