B8252 - MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS AND NETWORKS

Academic Year 2026/2027

  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts (cod. 6795)

Learning outcomes

Students are expected to learn frameworks, methods and tools that can be useful to understand why and how individuals, firms and other organizations use alliances and networks to pursue their aims, with a particular emphasis on cultural organizations and creative industries. In particular, the student is expected to learn how to analyze, evaluate, compare and design partnerships and networks of individuals, firms and organizations in different contexts.

Course contents

Introduction to the course

Creating and managing partnerships

Multilateral and cross-sector partnerships

From relationships to networks and social capital

Introduction to Social Network Analysis

Networks, status and uncertainty

Relationships and networks in clusters, communities and ecosystems

The knowledge brokers

Readings/Bibliography

The reading list will be included in the syllabus

Teaching methods

The course will employ various teaching methods, including lectures, presentations by guest speakers, case-study discussions, and ongoing group work. Students are invited to actively participate in class discussions about case studies, the teacher's, and the guest speakers’ presentations.

Assessment methods

Group report and individual exam

Office hours

See the website of Cristina Boari