Course

PPVE400 Master and phd supervision

Credits (ECTS):5

Course responsible:Trine Fossland, Knut Omholt

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk, norsk

Limits of class size:22

Course frequency:When needed

Nominal workload:The course hours are set at 25 hours at meetings, 25 hours are set for preparation, planning, implementation and reflection on supervision of master's and / or PhD students. 75 hours are set aside for reading course literature, management documents, and writing an essay. A total of 125h.

Teaching and exam period:November 2025 to April 2026

About this course

The study will provide insight into pedagogical supervising theories, basic principles and models related to master's and PhD supervision. The participants also gain practical experience with the use of the guidance principles and models. The relational aspects of supervision are emphasized. Because many master's and PhD students experience challenging periods in their studies, we also emphasize the difficult supervision conversation. Intercultural guidance is another topic that is highlighted. Furthermore, ethical perspectives on guidance related to the relationship, process and product are central. The program will also increase awareness of how framework conditions for supervision of master's and PhD students (at NMBU) affect supervision.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates

  • Can provide examples of and discuss key topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods related to the supervision of master's and PHD students
  • Can provide examples of research and development work in the field of supervision in higher education

Skills

Candidates

  • can assess and use relevant strategies and methods for supervision of master's and PhD students that promote ethical awareness, critical thinking, creativity and independence
  • can update their knowledge within the subject area

General competence

Candidates

  • can analyze relevant ethical issues in supervision
  • can communicate about and discuss supervision issues with colleagues and students
  • can contribute to innovation in the organization and implementation of master's and PHD supervision at its own faculty and at the university
  • Learning activities
    Lectures, sharing experiences, discussions, colleague supervision and reflective essay.
  • Teaching support
    Peer guidance and feedback on assignments.
  • Prerequisites
    Some guidance experience, preferably at masters and/or PhD level.
  • Recommended prerequisites
    Experience with supervision of master's and / or PhD students is an advantage. It is also an advantage to have completed the basic course in university pedagogy.
  • Assessment method

    Essay 3500 - 4000 words.

    Essay is to be submitted 3 week after the last gathering

    Grade: Pass/not pass



    Assignment Karakterregel: Passed / Not Passed
  • Examiner scheme
    External examiner approves assignment text and censors all answers.
  • Mandatory activity
    • Preparation: paper about supervising experience, submitted before course start..
    • Between gatherings: Planning, conducting and reflection about a supervision session, submitted before second gathering.
    • Minimum 75% attendance in the teaching.
  • Teaching hours
    2 sessions of 2 days at 09.00 - 15.00
  • Preferential right

    Academic emplyees who either supervise master's and / or PhD students

    Employees who are to apply for promotion to professor or will apply for merit on the basis of teaching who either supervise master's and / or PhD students

    Academic employees with at least 25% position at NMBU who either supervise master's and / or PhD students

  • Reduction of credits
    None
  • Admission requirements
    The course is primarily for employees at NMBU and has registration deadlines that do not necessarily follow the academic calendar.