Introduction to Knowledge, Organization and Leadership
In accordance with the regulations of 2005 concerning the requirements for a master's degree from section 5 of the Ministry of Education and Research: The admission requirements for experience-based master's degrees of 90 or 120 credits are the following:
- bachelor's degree
- cand.mag.
- other degree or vocational training of a minimum 3 years in scope
- education which has been approved as being equivalent to the above mentioned degrees or educational programmes, pursuant to Section 3-5 of the Norwegian Act relating to Universities and University Colleges
Because this is an experience-based master's degree, in addition to requirements for education, at least two years of relevant vocational experience is also required. The institution stipulates what is relevant vocational experience. In this context, relevant practice is documented competence within the field of management and organisation.
No prerequisite knowledge apart from the admission requirements.
After completing the course, candidates will have attained the following learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills and general competence.
Candidate
Knowledge
The student
- has advanced knowledge of different knowledge perspectives and understandings of organization and management
- has in-depth knowledge of various scientific perspectives and theories within the field of organization and management
- Can apply knowledge in new areas within the subject area
- can identify and analyze knowledge-related issues based on various scientific perspectives and theories within the subject area of organization and management
- Has in-depth knowledge of important drivers linked to the development of a sustainable knowledge society nationally and internationally.
Skills
The student
- can analyze and relate critically to various sources of information and use these to structure and formulate professional reasoning
- can analyze and discuss from different theories and perspectives in the field of organization and management and be able to critically reflect on the theories' strengths and weaknesses.
- can apply knowledge to reflect on their own and others' management practices based on different perspectives and theories
- can work independently with practical problem solutions in own and others' businesses and organizations using theory and methods in the field of organization and management
General competence
The student
- can analyze relevant ethical knowledge-related issues related to knowledge management
- can apply their knowledge and skills in new areas
- can communicate independent work both in writing and orally and master the subject's central terminology
- can use specific examples to illustrate and explain general theoretical models and concepts related to knowledge work
Compulsory attendance on the first day of the first session - must be approved in order to sit the exam
Compulsory coursework requirements - all coursework must be approved in order to take the examination
- 2 compulsory papers.
Final assessment:
- Home examination, group, 5 days, grading scale A-F, counts for 100%
Group 2-3 students. Examination in May. Two examiners, of which at least one is an external examiner.