This module covers detailed consideration of strategy and organization of fulfillment of public tasks. The fulfillment of public tasks plays a central role in (cross-sectoral) cooperation. Against this background, the course provides theoretical and application-oriented knowledge. This includes, for example, the discussion on the management of investments as well as the management of citizen participation. Beyond, The module also discusses challenges in sustainability management in the public sector and cooperations.

After completing the course, students should be able to describe and discuss current governance challenges in the public sector and the value of governance and sustainability management for public administrations, state-owned enterprises, and cooperations against the background of the current scientific findings.