Welcome to the course Project Management for Distance Studies, 7,5 cr
On this page you will find information about your course, course registration and more. Here you will also find your course syllabus and the course timetable.
Register on your course!
Period for course registration in Ladok: 14–27 August.
If you do not register on time, you will lose your place on the course. Please contact your course administrator before the end of the registration period if you are experiencing problems with course registration.
If you are conditionally admitted you are not able to register on the course yourself.
Course information
| Course and application code | FEG311, 11111, 11166 |
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| Study period and pace | This course is a half-time course given between weeks 35–44 |
| Syllabus and reading list | |
| Timetable | |
| Course co-ordinator | Svante Brunåker |
| Questions about registration and admission |
Welcome to Project Management C, FEG311, fall semester 2023
Course organisation
Course will be organized through the LMS Canvas. Students will automatically be enrolled on the course in Canvas once they have registered for their course in Ladok.
The course will be conducted as a hybrid course, combining physical sessions in class on campus as well as digital meetings via Zoom. All lectures, except the guest lecture, are recorded and uploaded to Canvas in advance or directly after the meeting. Students are requested to attend the scheduled lectures, either on campus or via Zoom. Students need to submit four different examination assignments to complete the course: Article analysis, Home exam, Case writing and teaching, and Literature review. It is compulsory for the students to attend and participate in the Article analysis seminar and Case teaching seminar. Seminars will be held on campus and/or digitally via Zoom.
Communication
Course starts on August 30 at 10.00-11.30 and will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. That means that you are welcome in class on campus or if you participate via Zoom. Make sure you are logged in on Zoom five minutes before class starts. Your name (First name Last name) must be visible on screen. You will find a link and room to our first meeting on Canvas/Announcements.
Course literature:
Tonnquist, B. 2018. Project Management: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Project Methodology and Agile Methods. Stockholm, Sanoma Utbildning (Latest edition).
Once again, welcome to the course!
Dr. Svante Brunåker and Associate Professor Ehsanul Huda Chowdhury
Course instructors
The course is given by the Faculty of Education and Business Studies.
Written exams
Registration for exams, including re-takes, is mandatory. You can register for exams via Ladok. You need to register at least ten days before the exam date. If you didn't register in time, you can not take your exam. No exceptions are made from this rule, we do not accept registrations when the deadline is passed.
If you are a distance study student and want to take your exam off-campus, you need to apply to do so at least three weeks prior to the exam date.
Service and Support
Accommodation
You need to apply for accommodation yourself. Please remember to do it in good time before your arrival. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.
Free Microsoft Office
As a student at the University of Gävle you have the opportunity to install Microsoft Office on up to five computers. The Office package includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Onenote.
- Library
The library is located in the middle of campus and is open to everybody. You can reach all digital resources such as e-books and e-journals after logging in with your user account.
- Residence permit
- If you are a non-EU citizen you need to apply for a residence permit. Start the process of applying for a residence permit as soon as possible. This can be a slow process and take several months. It is therefore good to get started as soon as possible!
Student Centre
At the Student Centre you will meet knowledgeable staff that can assist you in just about anything regarding your studies at the University of Gävle. The Student Centre is located in building 22. You will also find a café in this area and TV displays showing current information and the daily timetabling. If you have any study-related questions, you can contact the Student Centre at studentsupport@hig.se
Student Support
- Sometimes you need help to manage your studies and student life. At the University of Gävle we have several support functions to help you deal with various study-related situations, such as, for example, study guidance counselling, student health and welfare, and support for disabled students.
Tuition fees
- If you have any questions about tuition fees, please find more information in our FAQ.
Web meetings with Zoom
- Zoom are a services for web meetings at the University of Gävle. You usually need a webcam and headset with a microphone.
- Web meetings with Zoom
Wireless network (wifi)
Eduroam (EDUcation ROAMing) gives you access to the Internet when you are staying on the University campus. It also provides internet access at other universities and colleges that are connected to eduroam. Eduroam also works at many airports, railway stations and hotels.