Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is able to recognize and analyze the development of leadership studies in modern organizations, with an emphasis on healthcare organizations.
- is able to explain and interpret change actions in workplaces that are both inclusive and empowering for all participants
- is able to identify and describe forces of organizational change and how these can be actively worked with in order to promote innovation and entrepreneurship

Content

Change leadership theories
Strategic leadership
Evaluation Practice

Location and time

Online
7.1.2025, 15-17, Change leadership, Kick-off Meeting
21.1.2025, 15-17, Change Leadership
4.2.2025, 15-17, Change Leadership
11.2.2025, 9-16, Possibilities for future Nordic Health and welfare seminar (Change Leadership) 9-16

Materials

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Teaching methods

Lectures - 16 hours
Seminar 9 hours
Small-group work - 20 hours
Individual studies - 90 hours

Student workload

Total workload of the course: 135 hours
Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
Of which scheduled studies: 25 hours

Further information

The course is arranged in collaboration with ARCADA.
Lectures are given in English, but written assignment(s) can be returned in either English or Swedish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam
The student can explain the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The text is fragmentary and it does not answer the questions.
The methodological literature is not used.
Reflections are not performed.
The technical design is lacking.
Does not explain the central concepts and basic principles.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The questions are answered vaguely and narrowly.
The literature is referenced
Reflections are performed only to a limited extent.
The technical design is satisfactory.
Refers concepts and basic principle
Students have justifiable knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a deficient understanding of basic relevant concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The questions are answered.
The methodological literature is applied.
The text is reflective and there are critical points of view.
The technical design is good
Understands and can explain concepts and the basic principles are based on literature. Students have good knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The questions are answered exhaustively and in many ways.
The literature is analyzed and applied.
The reflection is scientifically analytical.
The technical design is commendable.
Has the ability to see connections and draw own conclusions
Makes versatile use of literature
Students have excellent knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a good understanding of basic relevant concepts and can use these independently and critically

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- is able to recognize and analyze the development of leadership studies in modern organizations, with an emphasis on healthcare organizations.
- is able to explain and interpret change actions in workplaces that are both inclusive and empowering for all participants
- is able to identify and describe forces of organizational change and how these can be actively worked with in order to promote innovation and entrepreneurship

Content

Change leadership theories
Strategic leadership
Evaluation Practice

Location and time

Online
9.1. Tuesday (15-17), Teams, Marica Hinders
23.1. Tuesday 15-17), Teams, Marica Hinders
6.2. Tuesday (15-17), Teams, Marica Hinders
13.2. Tuesday (9-16), Teams, Marica Hinders and Camilla Strandell-Laine

Materials

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Teaching methods

Lectures - 16 hours
Seminar 9 hours
Small-group work - 20 hours
Individual studies - 90 hours

Student workload

Total workload of the course: 135 hours
Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
Of which scheduled studies: 25 hours

Further information

The course is arranged in collaboration with ARCADA.
Lectures are given in English, but written assignment(s) can be returned in either English or Swedish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam
The student can explain the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- is able to recognize and analyze the development of leadership studies in modern organizations, with an emphasis on healthcare organizations.
- is able to explain and interpret change actions in workplaces that are both inclusive and empowering for all participants
- is able to identify and describe forces of organizational change and how these can be actively worked with in order to promote innovation and entrepreneurship

Content

Change leadership theories
Strategic leadership
Evaluation Practice

Location and time

Online

Materials

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Teaching methods

Lectures - 20 hours
Small-group work - 20 hours
Individual studies - 95 hours

Student workload

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

Further information

The course is arranged in collaboration with ARCADA.The course is arranged in collaboration with ARCADA.
Register to the course here:
https://fortbildning.arcada.fi/en-us/Education/Details/679

Register before 5.1 so you can get an Arcada account in time for the course start.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam
The student can explain the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar

Qualifications

No prerequisites