Course syllabus - Supervision of third-cycle studies

Objectives

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

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
1. account for overall structures and degree objectives regarding supervision within third-cycle studies
2. apply laws, regulations and ethical considerations within third-cycle studies
3. plan third-cycle supervision in accordance with guidelines and work processes at MDU
4. account for third-cycle studies education in international and co-producing research environments
5. reflect and discuss about individuals and situations in supervision relationships within third-cycle studies
6. reflect and discuss about communication as support for learning in third-cycle studies

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

OVN1, Exercise, o.5 credit, active participation in exercises concerning learning outcomes 1, 3 and 6, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM1, Seminar, 1.5 credits, active participation in seminars concerning learning outcomes 1-6, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Written assignment, 2.5 credits, written assignment concerning learning outcomes 1-6, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

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