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PS9100 Fundamental Concepts and Discourses in Business Administration, Innovation and Governance Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Fundamental Concepts and Discourses in Business Administration, Innovation and Governance
Study programme
PhD Programme in Library and Information Science
PhD Programme in Social Sciences
PhD Programme in Social Work and Social Policy
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
FALL 2024
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Professor Asbjørn Røiseland, SAM, Handelshøyskolen

Learning outcomes

The target group for the course are candidates from the PhD programme in Social Science, business administration, innovation and governance.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching is organised as a combination of lectures, discussions and presentations by the candidates in which selected classic texts (books and/or articles), literature reviews and meta-analyses are discussed, and topical research presented.

Course requirements

The candidates shall submit analyses of syllabus and other texts. Participation is mandatory, and candidates are expected to attend all days of teaching. Only a minor absence from teaching may be accepted under certain circumstances and upon application. In the event of absences that are not approved, candidates will lose their right to have their papers assessed.

Assessment

A paper of between 6 and 8 pages ( 2500-3500 words) will be delivered within 2 months of the completion of the course. The teachers responsible for the course will assess the paper. A pass is a precondition for being awarded the ECTS credits. If the paper is awarded a fail grade, the candidate can submit a revised essay once, by a specified deadline.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.

Grading scale

Pass-Fail

Examiners

The essay will be graded by the course lecturers.

Admission requirements

The target group for the course are candidates from the PhD programme in Social Science, business administration, innovation and governance.

Course contact person

Professor Asbjørn Røiseland and Head of Department Ingvild Reymert, Oslo Business School