PS9600 Trust-based governance and the co-creation of public value outcomes Course description

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course, the candidates are expected to have gained the following learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and general competence).

Knowledge

The candidate

• has in-depth knowledge of and insight into the concepts of trust and governance, and the study of trust-based governance.

• has in-depth knowledge and understanding of key theoretical approaches and is familiar with cutting edge knowledge, including co-creation of public value outcomes.

• has knowledge about trust-based governance in different national contexts, and belonging research literature.

Skills

The candidate

• can compare, analyse and contribute to developing concepts and ideas in the field of trust-based governance.

• can reflect on and communicate the research in the field and its development in a broader conceptual context

General competence

The candidate

• can assess and identify new research questions in the research field

• know about and can utilize data from relevant international databases (e.g. the “Collaborative Governance Case Database” presented in the course)

• can take part in debates in relevant national and international fora.

The course is organized as a combination of lectures, discussions, presentation of candidates’ own research,and commenting on others' work. Active participation is necessary to adequately understand the course material and themes.

Participation is mandatory, and candidates are expected to attend all days of teaching and required to attend at least 80 percent of teaching activities. Course requirements are assessed as confirmed or not confirmed. The course requirement must be completed and confirmed within the given deadline in order to have the right to submit a final essay.

Assessment is pass/ fail. If an essay is considered not passed, the candidate may submit a revised essay once within a specified time.

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

Assessment is pass/ fail.

The essay will be graded by the course lectures.

Local, national and international PhD-students, limited to 20 students. PhD-students at the specialization “Business, Innovation and governance” at SAM, OsloMet, will be given priority.

Professor Asbørn Røiseland