IN5560 – Data governance
Course content
This course offers an interdisciplinary, socio-technical approach to studying data governance on a societal, organizational and individual level. During the course, students will understand the interplay between organisations, technologies and laws related to the production, sharing and reuse of data within and across organisations. This course provides students with an academic understanding of distinct data governance approaches and the ability to apply this knowledge across various real-world contexts.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, students will gain the following competencies:
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Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of data governance from a socio-technical perspective
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Discuss data governance from an organizational, technical and legal perspective across domains
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Understand the value of data as strategic resources for organizations and societies
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Distinguish concepts such as data strategy, data management and data governance
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Distinguish data governance approaches in case of personal and non-personal data
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Conduct and analyze a data governance strategy
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Understand data governance in the context of artificial intelligence
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Be familiar with core laws and regulations regarding the production, sharing and usage of data, e.g., the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the Artificial Intelligence Act
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Critically reflect on key ethical concerns in the governance of personal data
Admission to the course
Students admitted at UiO must?apply for courses?in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about?admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Teaching
2 hours of lectures and?2 hours of seminars per week.?
Submission of compulsory assignments is required.?Read more about requirements for submission of assignments, group work and legal cooperation under guidelines for mandatory assignments.
Examination
The course grade is based on an individual oral exam (60%) and a group-based project report (40%).?
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about?the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.