- Docente: Cristina Boari
- Credits: 5
- SSD: ECON-07/A
- Language: English
- 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)
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from Nov 11, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
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