The course is composed of three parts: (1) Literature and seminars, (2) Analysis and research methodology and (3) Industrial project. The literature segment will consist of seminars with an in-depth study of energy systems, system analysis etc, as well as a written paper in a subject of the student’s choice associated to the project being conducted. Emphasis in part (2) will be put on the scientific method of research, models and model formation, data processing and information evaluation. The industrial project (3) will be conducted in co-operation with the Department of Energy Technology, the Department of Industrial Economics and a company in which the project is placed.
MJ2145 Energy Systems - Business - Leadership 12.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to integrate the students’previous knowledge within the fields of technology, economy and management by studying and solving complex problems requiring competence in more than one subject area.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
4D1111 Engineering Work, Technology, Liberal Arts, 4D1122 Industrial Economics and Management for I, part 1 and 2, 4D1160 National Economy with Advanced Microeconomics and 4D1114 Knowledge Acquisition I and 4D1117 Knowledge Acquisition II. Besides the above, a minimum of 8 credits in optional economic courses and completed specific technology courses will be required.
Literature
Notified upon course start
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO2 - Project, 8.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Passing grades in all the course sections (SEM1; 1,5cr), (SEM2; 1,5cr), (PRO1; 9cr)
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Replaces 4A1145