Course 2018-2019 a.y.

The main topics that are covered in the course are:
1.MANAGING GOVERNANCE, PROCUREMENT AND PRIVATIZATION: to define
i) the fields of interaction and collaboration between the private and the public 
ii) mapping the main stakeholders involved in BGR.
2.MANAGING FIRMS’ NON-MARKET STRATEGIES: to understand and practice the leverages firms can employ when trying to shape or to position themselves in the non-market environment, including in particular public affairs and self-regulation;
3.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: to analyse and critically discuss experiences of BGR with experts, practitioners and alumni.

• Define and to describe the fields of interaction and collaboration between the private and the public, the main stakeholders involved into the BGR, and the reasons that lead to BGR.
• Explain how collaborations between public and private institutions contribute to the feasibility, quality and effectiveness of public policies and to the sustainability of economic and social development.
• Explain how these relations can be effectively managed at the national and international level.

• Design and discuss the levers that firms can use when trying to shape or to position themselves in the non-market
• Interpret and critically discuss (both individually and in team) experiences of BGR.
• Develop teamwork and public speaking skills.

• Face-to-face lectures
• Guest speaker's talks (in class or in distance)
• Case studies /Incidents (traditional, online)
• Group assignments
• Interactive class activities (role playing, business game, simulation, online forum, instant polls)

The course uses formal lectures and a mix of class discussions (with the involvement of pratitioners from the public as well as from the private), case studies, incidents, and simulations (provided and discussed in class). It is crucial to participate actively to the class discussion.

• One group work are assigned.

• 40% group work (according to the instructions that are provided in class) aimed at linking the contents discussed in class with the "real world practices".
• 60% final written exam structured as follows:
  • Theoretical questions referred to the contents presented in class and available in the reading material.
  • Critical thinking: discussion / comment of empirical cases.
• Grades concerning the group work are delivered before the written exam.

100% written exam (3 or 4 open questions) based on the reading material (a list of the readings is available on the Bboard of the course).

Required reading are made available in the course Online learning space (Bboard) by the end of January 2019.

Required reading are made available in the course Online learning space (Bboard) by the end of January 2019.