After completing all coursework, each student commences with a Research projecton which he/she typically works over a period of 5-6 months (10 CU)). The Research project should deal with a clearly defined topic from the domain of Industrial innovation and developmentand under the condition that competent guidance/supervision is availableto the student throughout the project period. The project may be carriedout either in an academic environment (university, research institute, orequivalent) or in an industrial setting (production plant, construction company, orother industry/business).