Offentlig politikk, administrasjon og virkemidler i entreprenørskap og innovasjon

• 3 case studies or assignments. Group-based. 750 words +/- 15% per case.
• One academic presentation. Group-based. Duration approximately 15 minutes.
• 80% attendance in class

General university admissions certification.

For exchange students from NLA's partner institutions: Students must study innovation and leadership, administration and economics, or a related field.

All.

Please note: rules apply for all students at NLA concerning the use of AI-tools in exams.

• Innovation in the Public Sector: Study of innovation processes and their impact on public service delivery.
• Public-Private Collaboration: Analysis of cooperative projects and partnerships between public and private entities.
• Norwegian and European Innovation Incentives: Insight into funding schemes that support innovation partnerships.
• Public Policy Instruments: Overview of key tools and mechanisms used in public policy formulation and implementation.
• Public Sector Reforms: Examination of significant reforms influencing the structure and functioning of the public sector.
• Strategic Management in the Public Sector: Exploration of management practices aimed at achieving organizational goals in public institutions.
• Public Sector Procurement Practices: Understanding procurement processes, policies, and challenges in the public sector.
• Democratic Challenges in Collaboration: Reflection on the ethical and democratic issues arising from public-private interactions.

After completing the course, the student has the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The Student

• is familiar with key public policy instruments and influential public sector reforms
• has knowledge of strategic management practices in the public sector
• has knowledge of public sector procurement practices
• is familiar with innovation, cooperation and collaborative projects within the public sector and between public and private actors
• has insight into Norwegian and European incentive schemes that support innovation partnerships between the public and private sectors

Skills

The student

• can apply professional knowledge and research-based findings on public-private collaboration to advise organizations participating in such projects
• can critically assess the need for and impact of innovation processes in the public sector
• can locate, evaluate, and reference relevant information and research to support enterprises seeking public funding for innovation initiatives in Norway and Europe

General competence

The student

• can reflect on the democratic challenges associated with public-private collaboration
• can engage in discussions and share experiences with others in public administration and innovation, contributing to the development of best practices.