Course identification
3.2.2
Project design, counterpart analysis, empirical field work, interviews, summary report and conflict management. Collective exercise under supervision
Name of Course
Project field work
Thematic field
Study Project
Course instructor
Expert hired for or present in project.
Contents /syllabus
The students will perform a commissioned investigation as part of a commissioned (research or planning) contribution to an ‘life’ development project. Their work must comply with the terms of reference exerted by the commissioning development agency and students may experience realistic project stress.
This exercise is not only the definite test for the student to decide whether he or she wants to continue a career in project practice or rather opt for an academic career (which would imply a subsequent PhD study). It also provides the necessary project experience normally considered a precondition to be employed or commissioned by an development cooperation agency.
Learning outcomes
The student will
- Obtain practice in project management
- Accumulate country knowledge
- experience of project stress
- learn to perform in team work
Instructional methods
Group work under expert supervision
Course Form
Field work
Mandatory / elective
Option between 3.2.1. and 3.2.2
Language
English
Key words
Field work
Duration
8 weeks
Credits
15 ECTS
Examen
Written in form of the produced expertise in combination with personal log book
Comments
This option can only be chosen if an assignment by a suitable agency can be obtained.
Recommended reading
Reports from students in previous years