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BAL2500 Management Control in the Public Sector Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Økonomistyring i offentlig sektor
Study programme
Bachelor’s Programme in Administration and Leadership in the Public Sector
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
SPRING 2024
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

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.

Recommended preliminary courses

BAL1400 Regnskap og BAL2300 Samfunnsøkonomi.

Learning outcomes

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)

Teaching and learning methods

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.

Course requirements

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

Assessment

Gradert skala A - F

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Grading scale

Assistant Professor Ellen Sethov

Examiners

Jan Yngve Sand

Course contact person

Inger-Lise Langslet