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OAS5900 Master's Thesis in Public Administration Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Masteroppgave
- Study programme
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Master's Programme in Public Administration and Management
- Weight
- 30.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2021/2022
- Curriculum
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SPRING 2022
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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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.