Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

This course offers a socio-technical approach to data governance from an organizational, technological, and legal perspective. Based on a combination of theory-based lectures, case-based discussions and interactive in-class sessions, you will learn theoretical concepts related to data governance and apply their knowledge to real-world cases. The course is relevant to students from interdisciplinary backgrounds who are interested in learning about data as a valuable resource to organizations and societies, and its distinct governance approaches. Additionally, the course is useful to those who want to learn about data in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss data’s value as a strategic resource to organizations
  • Distinguish between core concepts such as data management, data governance, and data strategy
  • Make informed choices about data governance for personal as well as non-personal data
  • Be familiar with relevant laws and regulations e.g., European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the Artificial Intelligence Act
  • Understand the role of data and data governance in the context of AI
  • Critically reflect on the societal implications of data governance

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

A total of 4 hours of lectures, case discussions, and/or assignment training per week.

It's mandatory to attend at least 80% of the teachings.

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 the following assessments:

  • Individual oral exam (60%)
  • Group-based project report, to be written in groups of two or three, on a self-chosen topic decided in collaboration with the course leader (40%)

All parts of the exam and the attendance are compulsory and must be passed in the same semester, to pass the course.

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.

Resit an examination

In this course, postponed exams are not offered for exam candidates who are ill before the exam or who become ill during the exam. A deferred submission deadline may be offered. Deadlines may be extended up to 7 days; the duration of the extension depends on the duration of the exam. The illness must be documented with a doctor's certificate dated no later than the ordinary submission date. You must submit the doctor's certificate to the Student Administration at IFI before the submission deadline for the home exam.

https://www.uio.no/english/studies/examinations/illness-postponed/index.html

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Nov. 5, 2026 7:23:04 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn
Examination
Autumn
Teaching language
English