Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering. Introduction to electromobility. Participation in Rechargeable batteries. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• plan and implement a project in applied energy storage within given frames (time, resources, etc.),
• analyse an open energy storage and electrification problem, formulate sub-problems and develop solutions to these,
• adapt to a project environment with dynamic and evolving conditions,
• summarise theories and apply tools in the field of project management,
• select and justify appropriate planning and management methodology in relation to the focus and scope of a given project, with a focus on technical development projects,
• plan projects and project implementation, taking into account project objectives and stakeholders in the value chain,
• establish a project budget and carry out financial monitoring while the project is ongoing and after its completion,
• make risk assessments and draw up an appropriate contingency plan,
• independently search, evaluate and use scientific and technical information in order to achieve the project goals,
• demonstrate that the chosen solution fulfils the project goals, and report this orally and in writing for an audience with a similar educational background.

Content

Industrial project management:

Theories and tools in project management. Different types of industrial projects with a focus on technical development projects. The project's relationship to hierarchical operations and strategy. Projectification. Stakeholder perspectives. Project planning and project control. Project leadership and communication. Budgeting, financial management and financial monitoring of projects. Risk management.

Project in applied energy storage and electrification:

Theoretical and practical aspects of battery construction, control and implementation in relevant large-scale systems. Independent project work on a research and development problem in applied energy storage with integration of project management tools and theories under the guidance of a supervisor.

Instruction

Lectures and seminars. Group project with supervision.

Assessment

Written examination, and written and oral presentation of assignments (5 credits). Oral and written presentation of the completed applied energy storage project and active participation in discussion seminars (5 credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.