040563 FK KFK PUM: Sector-specific Problems in PUM (Applications) (E) (2008W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Vorbesprechung am Mittwoch, den 8. Oktober 2008, 17:30 - 18:30, SR 2 BWZ EG
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 01.09.2008 09:00 to Su 21.09.2008 23:59
- Registration is open from Fr 26.09.2008 09:00 to Mo 29.09.2008 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Tu 14.10.2008 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
08.10.
17:30 - 18:30
Seminarraum 2
Saturday
15.11.
10:00 - 14:00
Seminarraum 2
Saturday
22.11.
10:00 - 14:00
Seminarraum 2
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course examines a series of topics on industry-specific problems in public utility management.
Assessment and permitted materials
The final grade consists of 4 components. Students are expected to complete a mini-project on a specific question related to sector-specific issues in public utility management. A maximum of 40 per cent of total points are awarded based on a presentation of the project, 40 per cent of total points are awarded for the written summary of the mini-project (max 3000 words), 10 per cent for attendance and 10 per cent for class participation. The deadline for handing in course work and further details will be announced on the website http://homepage.univie.ac.at/karina.knaus.Unexcused absences from presentations will results in 0 points for the presentation.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Aim of the course is to familiarise students with public sector firms and their specific characteristics.
Students are encouraged to explore recent developments in business, economics and political sciences research which are particularly relevant for managing regulated and/or public enterprises.
Building on this foundation students utilise their problem-solving skills on applied questions for industries such as transport, energy, postal services and telecommunications.
Students are encouraged to explore recent developments in business, economics and political sciences research which are particularly relevant for managing regulated and/or public enterprises.
Building on this foundation students utilise their problem-solving skills on applied questions for industries such as transport, energy, postal services and telecommunications.
Examination topics
Discussion, analysis of relevant literature and data, examples, coursework.
Reading list
There is no set text for the course. Reading lists are distributed throughout the semester.
Association in the course directory
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