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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
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

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Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the candidates are expected to have the following knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

Candidates

  • have in-depth knowledge of and insight into methodological challenges to the study of business administration, innovation, and governance and have an overview of the main lines of argument in the methodological debate
  • have in-depth knowledge and understanding of key theoretical approaches in business administration, innovation, and governance
  • are familiar with cutting edge knowledge in central academic traditions within business administration, innovation, and governance

Skills

Candidates

  • can compare and analyse concepts and ideas in their field of research
  • understand the distinctive character of their own sub-field in the encounter with other fields within business administration, innovation, and governance
  • can reflect on and communicate the research in the field and its development in a broader conceptual context
  • can contribute to developing ideas and concepts in business administration, innovation, and governance

General competence

Candidates are capable of

  • contributing to the debate on fundamental conceptual issues within business administration, innovation, and governance;
  • identifying foundational theoretical issues of relevance to business administration, innovation, and governance
  • identifying topical managerial and policy issues of relevance to business administration, innovation, and governance
  • disseminating theoretical and empirical research both nationally and internationally
  • communicating theoretical and practical implications of empirical results

Teaching and learning methods

Andre praksisperiode består av 20 dager pedagogisk praksis.

For studenter som fullførte første praksisperiode våren 2021 eller våren 2022 så består andre praksisperiode av 25 dager pedagogisk praksis.

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Course requirements

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Assessment

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Permitted exam materials and equipment

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Grading scale

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Examiners

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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 og instituttleder Ingvild Reymert, begge SAM, Handelshøyskolen