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OAS5900 Master's Thesis in Public Administration Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Masteroppgave
Study programme
Master's Programme in Public Administration and Management
Weight
30.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Curriculum
SPRING 2022
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has

  • in-depth knowledge of communication theory and different aspects of interpersonal communication and interaction
  • insight into the dynamics of interpersonal interaction
  • in-depth knowledge of theory, techniques and procedures for preventing and resolving conflicts
  • insight into theory and key principles for conducting negotiations in an expedient manner
  • insight into the preconditions for building good relations through dialogue

Skills

The student is capable of

  • describing basic theories on interpersonal communication and interaction
  • analysing interaction processes, recognising communication differences and using relevant strategies, methods and techniques to achieve effective communication and resolve conflicts
  • analysing negotiation processes and suggesting solution-oriented strategies in such processes

General competence

The student is capable of

  • applying his/her knowledge and skills to new fields to carry out advanced tasks and projects in management
  • communicating with both specialists in the field and the general public about relevant issues, analyses and conclusions relating to management
  • applying knowledge and skills to prepare interaction processes from a leadership perspective

Required preliminary courses

For å kunne starte på masteroppgaven må studenten ha fullført minimum 45 studiepoeng inklusive forskningsmetode og vitenskapsteori.

Learning outcomes

This course will show how behavioral principles and concepts from respondent and operant conditioning are applied in research and practice.

Teaching and learning methods

Coursework requirements from MALK4000-401, MALK4000-403, MALKA211 and MALKA212 or equivalent must be approved to participate and submit coursework requirements in MALKA213.

Course requirements

On successful completion of the course, the student has the following learning outcomes classified as knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student can

  • describe the logic and the methodology of experimental designs

Skills

The student can

  • demonstrate shaping of different types of behavior in animals by using computer software
  • design and conduct experiments, either as single-case research designs or group designs
  • write a manuscript in accordance with principles in the current edition of the APA manual, using data from the Experiments
  • use the principles for citations and references as given in the current edition of the APA manual

Competence

The student can

  • ask and argue for relevant research questions
  • describe methods of Experiments
  • present results from Experiments
  • discuss the results achieved in an experiment

Assessment

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • None

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Ingen.

Grading scale

Etter fullført emne skal studenten ha følgende kunnskaper, ferdigheter og kompetanse:

Kunnskaper

Studenten har

  • inngående kunnskap om ulike teoretiske tilnærminger til studiet av offentlig politikk
  • inngående kunnskap om ulike styringsvirkemidler, iverksettings- og evalueringsutfordringer i offentlig sektor
  • inngående kunnskap om offentlig administrasjon og forvaltningens oppbygging på ulike nivå, og hvordan dette påvirker utforming, styring, iverksetting og evaluering av offentlig politikk
  • innsikt i hvordan politikkens innhold og kompleksitet, og sektorspesifikke forhold påvirker politiske prosesser
  • innsikt i hvordan beslutningsprosesser i offentlig forvaltning påvirkes av medias rolle

Ferdigheter

Studenten kan

  • vurdere sterke og svake sider ved ulike styringsvirkemidler i offentlig sektor
  • vurdere iverksettings- og evalueringsutfordringer i offentlig sektor
  • anvende kunnskapen for å analysere ulike styringsutfordringer i offentlig sektor

Generell kompetanse

Studenten kan:

  • kommunisere faglige problemstillinger, analyser og konklusjoner innenfor fagområdet, både med spesialister og allmennheten
  • analysere fag- og yrkesetiske problemstillinger som er relevante for offentlig administrasjon og styring
  • Innhente, bruke og vurdere aktuelle faglige kilder, litteratur og annen informasjon

Examiners

Undervisningen gjennomføres som forelesninger, seminarer med gruppearbeid og presentasjoner, og oppgaveskriving. Stor grad av egenaktivitet er en forutsetning for gjennomføringen av emnet.