The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)
  • 2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)
  • 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
  • 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

Level/category

Other studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

Second

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

Leadership competence
Sustainable ethical and technological competence
Collective sensemaking competence

These competencies support the following
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG);
3,4,5,8,9,10,12 and 16.

Learning outcomes

explain different leadership theories (Knowledge)
discuss and evaluate different leadership theories
from a critical and reflective scientific manner
as the basis for original thinking. (Knowledge)
report for your critical awareness and knowledge
issues about healthcare leadership and in the
interface between different fields in the Nordic
healthcare sector (Knowledge)
interpret your skills and techniques for
leadership that will help you tackle today?s
complex challenges and considering collective
sensemaking (Skill)
plan for successfully navigating ambiguity,
collaborating across diversity, and maintaining
momentum with optimism and evidence. (Skill)
discuss your personal and authentic leadership
style compared with a Nordic leadership style.
(Attitude)
explain how to enhance collaboration and
communications in complex Nordic healthcare
settings.
(Attitude)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least three years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree

Study activities

  • Individual- and group instruction - 65 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 50 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Virtual self studies

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams

Assessment requirements

To pass the course you should pass the following
examinations:
Examination 1 is a shorter academic text on todays
leadership with leadership theories from yesterday
with special focus on the Nordic healthcare
sector.
Examination 2 is academic essay where you draft
leadership challenges to be dealt with as an
imaginary new leader for any Nordic Healthcare
team. Your essay is then to be presented and
discussed in one of the monthly recurrent student-
teacher meetings. You sign up for one that suits
you and your presentation should follow
instructions given and last around 15 min.

Teacher

  • Forss Mia
  • Gray Pamela

Examiner

Forss Maria

Group size

No limit (27 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2022-08-10 to 2022-09-06

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations

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