The course takes place in period
- 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
- 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)
Level/category
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
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (2 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Course enrolment period
2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations