Studyinfo subject MSLV4500 2021 HØST
MSLV4500 Leadership in Practice Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Ledelse i praksis
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i styring og ledelse
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2021/2022
- Curriculum
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FALL
2021
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
The course requires management experience. The students will practice approaches and skills that make them better equipped to fulfil the leadership role. Leadership in practice includes leadership characteristics, skills and conduct, communication, cooperation and conflict management, the leader role and leadership as interaction and teambuilding, as well as topics specifically relating to women and leadership.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student has
in-depth insight into management theories with particular relevance to the practice of management
in-depth knowledge of ethical challenges associated with the manager role
in-depth knowledge of conflict and conflict management
Skills
The student is capable of
working systematically on their own leadership challenges
communicating and cooperating in relation to the leadership role
analysing conflicts and dealing with different types of conflicts
facilitating learning and teambuilding
Competence
The student is capable of
applying knowledge and skills to prepare interaction processes with colleagues and other leaders
communicating about relevant issues and analyses in the leadership field
Content
The course consists of three main components:
Developing knowledge of leadership
Greater awareness of the student's own conduct as a leader
A written assignment on leadership challenges in his/her own work situation (home exam)
The knowledge part comprises a critical review and discussion of key topics from the syllabus applied in relation to the students' own employment sector.
Teaching and learning methods
A significant part of the learning will take place through the students' own experiences and work experience. This will be facilitated through group work, exercises and work-related assignments. Between teaching sessions, the students will receive assignments related to the course activities.
Course requirements
Some parts of the course require active participation. There is therefore a compulsory attendance requirement for these parts. Compulsory attendance is considered a coursework requirement and must be complied with in order to take the exam. Compulsory attendance will be stipulated in more detail at the start of the semester.
Assessment
The students will take a written individual home exam over 3 days. The hand-in will be 8 to 10 pagers at 12 point font and 1.5 line spacing.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
Grading scale
The grade given is Pass/Fail.
Examiners
External examiners are used in cases of doubt about whether a pass grade should be awarded and for spot check assessments of approx. 25% of the answer papers. Both external and internal examiners can be used for all answer papers if special academic considerations so indicate.