Study Guide

Objective

• The students are familiar with the main principles of organisational activity and leadership and have a preparedness to lead the work
• The students have an insight into the planning and organisation of activities
• The students are familiar with the activity types of working life and are able to be part of the working community
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes social, economical and ecological sustainability within organisational models, culture and activities

Content

Organisational Theory and Models
Planning and Organisation of Activities
Organisational Development
Culture within the Organisation
Leadership and Management within Beauty and Cosmetics

Location and time

7.1.2025-28.2.2025, Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.
Yukl, G. (2013). Leadership in organizations.
Bruzelius, L. H., & Skärvad, P. (2017). Integrerad organisationslära (Upplaga 11.). 13 ex.​
Suleyman Davut Göker & Göker, S. D. (2018). Leadership. E-book through Tritonia.​
Chan, C., & Chow, S. (2018). The fashion business manual: An illustrated guide to building a fashion brand. Tritonia 5 ex.

According to the lecturers instructions.

Teaching methods

Lectures, narrative method, practical assignments and workshops, case-studies / problem- solving, discussions and teamwork.

Employer connections

For course assignments/workshops are the aim to collaborate with working life.

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments and team examination. Examination spring 2025. All assignments and team essay exam in course needs to be completed and approved to get the course graded.

Examination consists of submitted assignments and team exam (1-5) and activity / attendance, grade (0-5).
1. Written Team Essay on Organisation and Leadership, 1cr. Examination date is Wednesday 5 February 2025, 13.00-15.30. Deadline for submission: 15.45 pm on Moodle. Team feedback is given through Moodle. Grade (1-5).
2. Career within Industry, 1cr. Deadline: January 2025 via Moodle. Feedback is given individually through Moodle. Grade (1-5).
3. Activity / attendance, 1cr. Grade (0-5).

Instructions for the examination are given at course introduction.

Completion alternatives

Approved assignments and team examination.
Feedback is given individually or as group feedback after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 21 hrs
Self study: 60 hrs
Total: 81 hrs

Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments and essay exam (individual, pair and/or team). The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme.
The assignments is inadequate or lacking.
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature.
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view.
The student has almost or has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Further information

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