Course syllabus - Supervision of third-cycle studies

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the participant with the opportunity to acquire formal competence, as well as to develop the participant's knowledge about supervision in third-cycle studies.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the participant are expected to be able to show:
1. knowledge about overall structure and supervision towards the goals of the third-cycle studies
2. knowledge about legal and ethical considerations
3. knowledge about how to plan studies and follow work processes in the third-cycle programmes at MDU
4. knowledge about supervision in international and co-producing environments
5. knowledge and understanding of individuals and situations regarding the supervisory relationship
6. knowledge about communication as support for learning

Course content

- Conflict management and communication
- Rules and regulations
- Ethical rules, guidelines and considerations
- Planning and assessing third-cycle studies and progression using the individual study plan and other tools
- Supervision in international and co-producing environments
- The supervisory relationship

Specific requirements

Degree of Doctor

Examination

OBN1, Compulsory attendance, 1 credit, compulsory attendance at all sessions concerning learning outcomes 1-6, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Written assignment, 3.5 credits, individual written assignment concerning learning outcomes 1-6, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
 
Absence is made up for by attending the corresponding session the next time the course is held.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail