The course takes place in period

4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

By the end of the study unit the student will be
able to:

Develop knowledge of the fundamental concepts
within leadership, management and self-
management and present alternatives for
promoting workplaces that enables workers
potential fulfillments. (Knowledge & Approach)

The student can as well explain and interpret
the difference between self- awareness and
self-management as understands the importance
of them in the wide context of leadership, both
from a personal and team perspective.
(Knowledge & Skills)

By actively reflecting during the course the
student finds possibilities for stronger self-
awareness and through that to personal
development. (Skills & Approach)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the study unit the student is
expected to be able to:

1. Identify and discuss the fundamental
concepts within leadership

2. Illustrate and describe one's own management
style, self-awareness and self-management.

3. Interpret and evaluate the aspects of self
and the interaction with colleagues.

4. Identify own strengths and areas of
development within self-awareness and self-
management and ability to express their own
plan for personal development.

Course contents

Values
Motivation
Personality
Leadership styles
Your identity vs image
Time-management
Emotional intelligence
Resilience
Positive psychology
Giving taking feedback

Everything will be done in Itslearning and even
though this is totally online I still have contact
with you students on a very regular basis.

The way you students experience the whole study
unit content makes you also reflect on many
aspects within your own personal leadership, since
you in this study unit work independently on the
assignments within certain time frames.

This means that you have no mandatory lecture
hours for the modules at all (except the optional
study unit introduction) and you get acquainted
with the given material self-imposed and finalize
the assignments according to the given time-table.

The 5-week long study unit is divided into 5
modules (one module=one week) with versatile
content. Each week is different when it comes to
topics and activities. In the beginning of each
module (every Monday at 12.00) you will get new
content (in form of e.g. reading material or video
clips) and assignments according to the topics
introduced to you during that module.
You have the possibility to choose the for you
suitable timetable for studying and completing the
tasks for that module, as long as you do it within
the deadlines given.

Additional information

Teaching language is English.

In this online study unit there will be no
lectures on campus or in Zoom, except an optional
study unit introduction in Zoom on 15th of May in
14:00-15:00.

Link to Zoom will be shared in Itslearning.

IN ORDER TO PASS THE STUDY UNIT, ATTENDANCE DURING
ALL THE 5 MODULES IS REQUIRED.

Recommended or required reading

Bolman, L. & Deal, T. (2017). Reframing
Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership,
6th edition.
Komives, S. R.  , Lucas, N.,  & McMahon, T. R.
(2013). Exploring Leadership : For College
Students Who Want to Make a Difference (3rd
Edition). Wiley.    

Additional to these each course will have it's
specific reading material.

Study activities

Internet-based studies - 135 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

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the study unit the student should pass the
following examinations:
Discussion forum, reflection diary based
on personality tests,quizzes, case
study

Teacher

Hernberg Mervi

Examiner

Hernberg Mervi

Group size

No limit (42 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

15.5-18.6.2023

Course enrolment period

2022-05-01 to 2023-05-14

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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