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Leadership for Future Health Care and Social Services (10 cr)

Code: SHV25LE01-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 08.09.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Virtual portion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 65

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services and Health Care

Teachers

  • Camilla Strandell-Laine

Teacher in charge

Camilla Strandell-Laine

Groups

  • SHV25H-Å
    Social- och hälsovård, h25, högre yh, Åbo
  • SHV25H-V
    Social- och hälsovård, h25, högre yh,Vasa
  • HCS25F-Å
    Health Care and Social Services, 2022 full-time studies

Objective

The student:
- is able to create and articulate a personal and authentic leadership approach that culminates in a mission statement about continued learning is a key component
- is able to create a vision and develop behaviors to successfully lead a diverse group of people through uncertain environments
- is able to present a variety of interventions to enhance an innovative, sustainable and inclusive work environment by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and advanced communication skills

Content

Personal leadership
Value-based leadership
Communication
Team leadership
Power
Organisational culture

Location and time

Online (Teams)

9.9.2025, 15-17, Healthcare Leadership, Lotta Eronen
30.9.2025, Healthcare Leadership, Lotta Eronen
14.10, 15-17, Healthcare Leadership, Lotta Eronen
4.11.2025, 15-17, Healthcare Leadership, Lotta Eronen
18.11.2025, 15-17, Healthcare Leadership, Lotta Eronen
9.12.2025, 15-18, Healthcare Leadership, Lotta Eronen

Materials

Exam book:

In English: Reframing Organizations - 2021 or 2024
Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal

In Swedish: Nya perspektiv på organisation och ledarkap
av Lee G Bolman, Terrence E Deal
(Upplaga 6 eller 7)

More to be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Teaching methods

Online lectures and seminars.
Self studies: Literature, written exam and assignments (essays, reports, productions and portfolio)

Exam schedules

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Completion alternatives

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Student workload

10 ECTS credits equals a total of approximately 270 hours of work.
1 ECTS credit = 27 hours work.

Further information

The course is conducted in collaboration with Arcada.

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

To be introduced during the introductory lecture.

Qualifications

No prerequisites