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Cand.merc.(kom.) – erhvervsøkonomi og virksomhedskommunikation

In­ter­na­tion­al Lob­by­ing & Cor­por­ate Pub­lic Policy

About the course

Emner
Strategi Globalisering Internationalisering Politik

Course content

This course examines the growing role of corporate in-house lobbyists and policy experts in achieving business objectives.

 

Key Topics

 

  • Business Impact: Understanding motivations and goals behind organizational lobbying efforts.

 

  • Analytical Frameworks: Evaluating effective lobbying practices internationally and measuring their success.

 

  • Strategic Alignment: How corporations integrate lobbying and public policy into global strategies.

 

  • Ethics, Power, and Democracy: Assessing who benefits from corporate lobbying, plus societal costs and benefits.

 

The course blends practical case studies with critical analysis to spark discussions on real-world lobbying and public policy challenges.

See course description in course catalogue

What you will learn

Public policy is likely to have a significant impact on your career. Every product or service is subject to some form of regulation. You may choose to become an international lobbyist or collaborate with public policy experts to advance organizational goals. Alternatively, you could work with non-governmental organizations that challenge private sector influence in politics or pursue careers in media or academia focused on the study of lobbying. This course will help you to:

  • Be familiar with theories regarding international lobbying, influence and power.
  • Demonstrate knowledge about the dynamics among business, government, civil society, academia and media.
  • Analyze international lobbying cases and corporate public policy, focusing on their effects on business, government, civil society, academia and media.
  • Assess public policy interventions of governments on businesses locally, nationally and internationally.

Course prerequisites

This course examines the interaction between the private sector and government in shaping public policy. No prior expertise in policy is required, but an interest in the relationship between business and government—and its impact on policy outcomes, business performance, and democracy—will enhance your success.

Facts

Level
Kandidat
Type
Valgfag
ECTS
7,5
Code
CKOMV1508U
Teaching periods
Efterår – 1. quarter
Academic year
2026/2027
Status
Available places
Teaching language
English
Teaching Format
Hybrid
Exams
  • Aktiv deltagelse i undervisning
    Individual exam, efterår
Assessment type
  • Bestået / ikke bestået