The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Master's Programme in Information Systems
  • Master's Programme in Political Science and Management

Teaching language

Norwegian, English when international students attend. More information at the start of the semester.

Recommended prerequisites

Bachelor courses in digitalisation and organisational change and development

Course contents

The course provides an introduction to how digitalisation can help strengthen but also challenge the public sector internally, across agencies and across government levels and at the same time alter communication and cooperation with citizens, businesses and organisations. The participants will study specific topics and thus gain a thorough understanding of certain areas of the subject.

Key topics:

  • Strategic and political consequences of digitalisation

  • The relationship between technology, process, and organisational changes

  • Examples of digitalisation in state and municipal enterprises

  • The relationship between the public value perspective and effects of digitalisation

  • The role of digital platforms such as social media in democratic processes

  • Technology-based communication as an integral part of the management's communication strategy and political decision-making processes

  • Examples and experiences from various public sector organizations

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should:

  • be able to understand how digitalisation affects the public sector

  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of IT-policies related to governance, transparency and dialogue in public sector

  • be able to explain the connection between digitalisation and public sector reforms

  • be able to discuss opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in the public sector on the individual, organisational, and societal levels

  • be able to demonstrate insight into ICT's role in advancing and challenging democracy and public commitment and citizen's’ participation, both locally, regionally, and nationally

  • be able to discuss how digitalisation in the public sector advances and challenges sustainable development

  • have developed knowledge and understanding of how ICT can be used in specific relevant situations. This is connected to the student's individual work (see content)

Examination requirements

The participants need to pass the mandatory assignments. Participation in class discussions is required to be able to complete and obtain certain mandatory assignments.

Teaching methods

Lectures are given as seminars related to key topics. Students will work on project assignments in specific areas. In addition to on-campus lecturs, online-supported teaching, problem solving and guidance will be applied. The standard workload for 10 credits is 13 hours per week.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

A groupwise portfolio assessment that counts 50% and an individual written exam that counts 50%. Grades A-F. There is no postponed examination in this course.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IS-412 – E-Government 5
IS-414 – E-Democracy 5
IS-908 – eDialogue 5
IS-909 – Digital Transformation and Management 5
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 1, 2024 2:02:12 AM