Universität Wien

040563 FK KFK PUM: Sector-specific Problems in PUM (Applications) (E) (2008W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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).

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.

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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