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BALS3100 Management Control in the Public Sector Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Økonomistyring i offentlig sektor
- Study programme
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Bachelor’s Programme in Administration and Leadership in the Public SectorModules in Administration and Management, and WelfareOne Year Programme in Organisation and ManagementBachelor Programme in Business Administration and EconomicsElective modules, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2023/2024
- Curriculum
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FALL 2023
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
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.
Required preliminary courses
Ingen forkunnskapskrav.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The students will obtain
- a basic understanding of contemporary research based knowledge in organizational behavior and leadership. They will also become familiar with the most important topics, concepts, and contributions, which include:
- individual differences and diversity
- attitudes and decision making
- communication
- perceptions and learning
- motivation and team processes
- leadership and organizational culture
Skills
The students will be able to
- critically examine and use different theoretical approaches and perspectives from the subject area to understand and analyze challenges and dilemmas relating to human behavior in organizations
- use knowledge from organizational behavior and leadership theories as well as empirical evidence when making and implementing decisions in organizations
- write a term paper clear and concise
General competence
The students will
- be able to communicate and discuss the major theories and research findings from this field, orally and in writing.
- acquire skills in critical reflection on the subject area's possibilities and limitations.
- convey knowledge through presentation and discussion.
Teaching and learning methods
The following coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:
- Coursework 1: The students are required to, in groups of 2-5 people, give an oral presentation of a research paper. For the presentation, the time allocated for each article or case is about 20 minutes including class discussion. The presentation will be evaluated on content, critical reflection and discussion, presentation style, and one discussion question to be presented for class discussions.
The goal of the coursework is for students to familiarize themselves with research articles in the field and gain experience in presenting in front of a group.
All required coursework must be completed and approved by the given deadline in order for the student to take the exam. If the coursework requirements has not been approved, the student will be given the opportunity to submit an improved version one time by the given deadline.
Course requirements
For å kunne framstille seg til eksamen må studenten ha følgende godkjente arbeidskrav:
- Arbeidskrav 1: Studentene skal i grupper på maksimalt 3 medlemmer løse en relevant økonomistyringsoppgave. Den skal presenteres muntlig i ca 10 minutter og det skal leveres inn et notat på inntil 10 sider eksklusiv forside, litteraturliste og vedlegg.
Formålet med arbeidskravet er at studentene skal utvikle ferdigheter i å analysere resultatvurderinger og økonomisk informasjon i offentlig sektor.
Arbeidskravet må være gjennomført og godkjent innen fastlagt frist for at studenten skal kunne framstille seg til eksamen. Dersom arbeidskravet ikke blir godkjent, gis det anledning til å kunne levere en forbedret versjon én gang innen angitt frist.
Assessment
Eksamen i emnet er en skoleeksamen på 3 timer.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
Grade scale A-F
Grading scale
The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.
At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.
Examiners
Malte Runge
Course contact person
Inger-Lise Langslet