BAL2300 Economics Course description

This course aims to train students to face the complex challenges faced by society including issues related to the ageing population, human rights, climate change, sustainable development, and the rapid growth in industrialization 4.0.

The course will focus on experienced-based learning where students from multiple fields work together on a real-life local challenges with global implications. Students will work in collaboration with external partners organizations and businesses who struggle every day with producing innovative solutions While specific topics will vary, students will have the opportunity to choose among a variety of topics related to technology, innovation and society. Teams will be required to leverage their collective skills and experiences to effectively collaborate and produce new solutions to today's most complex challenges.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Emnet gir studentene kunnskaper og ferdigheter i økonomistyring i offentlig sektor. Hovedvekten er lagt på økonomisk planlegging i form av budsjettering og resultatvurderinger i form av regnskapsanalyse av nøkkeltall og produktivitets- og effektivitetsanalyser av offentlige tjenester med ikke-finansielle resultatindikatorer. Emnet tar også for seg internasjonal utvikling i offentlig økonomistyring, og utforming og tilpasning av mål- og resultatstyringssystemer i offentlig sektor. Emnet skal sammen med andre økonomifag gi studentene et grunnlag for å utføre oppgaver innen økonomiforvaltning i stillinger som økonomikonsulenter, økonomisjefer og controllere.

Emnet skal se styring i en større sammenheng med bærekraft og digitalisering.

Undervisningsspråk er norsk.

Students will be working together in groups of up to 5 students on a complex problem that requires innovation. The final exam is an individual submission based on group work activities.

The course will include a variety of online and in-person workshops and fieldwork, which may include short presentations, discussion, product development, games, data collection, simulations, and other forms of group collaboration.

The following coursework must be approved before the student can hand in the exam:

1. Participation a minimum of 2 out of 3 workshops
2. A deliverable from each workshop attended (minimum 2 out of 3)

Individual written report of between 2500 and 3000 words based on the group activities and deliverables completed throughout the course.

The exam can be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

Eksamen i emnet er skoleeksamen på 3 timer.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering av besvarelsene.

Et uttrekk på minst 25% av besvarelsene sensurers av to sensorer. Karakterene på disse samsensurerte besvarelsene skal danne grunnlag for å fastsette nivået på resten av besvarelsene.

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