Argomenti dell'insegnamento
1. Definitions and characteristics of non-profits and cooperatives and their roles in economy and society; 2. Theoretical foundations of the non-profit and cooperative sector; 3. Governance and leadership principles and practices of non-profits and cooperatives in a multi-level policy environment; 4. Non-profit and cooperative management challenges and opportunities in selected policy fields and places.

Modalità di insegnamento
Frontal lectures with classroom discussions, student group projects and presentations.

Obiettivi formativi e risultati di apprendimento (ulteriori info.)
Knowledge and understanding Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of key principles related to management and governance of non-profit and cooperative organizations. They will also demonstrate understanding of the importance and contribution of these types of organizations for sustainable socio-economic development. Applying knowledge and understanding Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to navigate different stakeholder relationships and promote values linked to participation, inclusivity, equality and equity within non-profit and cooperative organizational contexts. Making judgments Students will be able to critically judge the governance and management of organizations in non-profit and cooperative sectors and also examine alternative management and governance approaches within given multi-level policy environments. Communication skills Students will be able to clearly communicate scientific knowledge and derived recommendations related to the non-profit and cooperative governance as well as critical management aspects in non-profit and cooperative sectors to different types of audiences, such as professional colleagues or policy makers. Learning skills Students will have learning skills to independently plan and conduct governance and management analyses on the non-profit and cooperative sector and autonomously establish links between relevant topics in this knowledge area.

Modalità d'esame
For attending students: 1. Individual written exam (60%): consists of open and closed questions based on the lectures and related literature. 2. Group case analysis and presentation (40%): case studies with questions will be assigned to small groups of students. Groups will present their case analysis to the class at designated times during the course lectures and will have to deliver their presentation slides beforehand. For Non-attending Students: They must contact the lecturer within the first four weeks of the course. Non-attending students are graded based on the individual written exam (70%) and an individual case analysis (30%) which has to be submitted as a written report.

Criteri di valutazione
Individual written exam: clarity of answers, ability to evaluate and summarize, and establish relationships between topics. Group case presentation: quality and clarity of problem identification and analysis, ability to apply theoretical concepts during the analysis and to summarize in own words, participation in teamwork. Individual case report: quality and clarity of problem identification and analysis, ability to apply theoretical concepts during the analysis and to summarize in own words.