Årsstudium i organisasjon og ledelse Programplan

Årsstudiet i organisasjon og ledelse er et praksisnært studium samtidig som det har en teoretisk forankring. Kombinasjonen av yrkesorientering og teori medvirker til at studentene oppøver evne til analyse og refleksjon og blir i stand til å løse varierende oppgaver i et yrkesliv som er i stadig endring.

Årsstudiet i organisasjon og ledelse har i hovedsak samme emnesammensetning og felles undervisning med tredje studieår ved bachelor i administrasjon og ledelse i offentlig virksomhet. Studiet kan inngå som en del av en bachelorgrad eller ses på som et supplement for studenter som allerede har en bachelorgrad f.eks. innen ulike profesjonsstudier.

Programplanen gir en oversikt over mål, innhold, organisering, arbeidsmåter og vurderingsformer i de enkelte emnene som studiet består av. Programplanen inneholder en generell del, deretter presenteres de enkelte emneplanene.

Admission takes place directly to the chosen specialisation. The requirement for admission to the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences is a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree within a specified field, with an average grade of at least C. However, an average grade of C does not guarantee admission. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of places on the programme, the applicants will be ranked according to the applicable ranking rules.

Reference is made to the Regulations relating to Admission to Studies at OsloMet. The specialisations will only be run if a sufficient number of qualified candidates apply.

Admission requirements for the Specialisation in Physiotherapy for Older Adults

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in physiotherapy. Applicants must also hold Norwegian authorisation as a physiotherapist. Applicants with an internship license can also be admitted.

A maximum of one additional point is awarded for relevant education beyond the minimum requirement. By relevant education is meant higher education in health and social care subjects, teaching-related subjects and psychology, where the main focus is on older adults, geriatrics and gerontology.

Fifty per cent of places on the programme are reserved for applicants competing for admission on the sole basis of minimum admission requirements (without additional points).

Learning outcomes at the programme level for the Master's Degree Programme in Health Sciences

The student’s overall learning outcomes for the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences fully cover the description of master’s degree level (level 7) of the Norwegian Qualifications Framework.

A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge of health-related services and health-promoting work within their field of specialisation
• can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the health sciences;
• has knowledge of different perceptions of body, health, illness, function and functional impairment;
• has in-depth knowledge of the individual’s right to autonomy and user participation, and of important considerations in the development of equitable health services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the role of interprofessional cooperation in achieving results in health-related services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, and an understanding of the connection between health and sustainable development in society
• has thorough knowledge of the theory of science, research methods and ethics of particular relevance to health sciences and the area of specialisation

Skills;

The candidate

• can understand, motivate and cooperate with individuals and next of kin undergoing health-related learning, coping and change processes
• can analyse existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of health sciences and work independently on practical and theoretical problem-solving
• can adapt health services and health-promoting work to different groups in society
• can contribute to the expedient and correct use of technology to improve the quality of the health services
• can use knowledge of quality improvement and implementation to improve the services
• can analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments;
• can use relevant methods for research and scholarly and/or professional development work in an independent manner
• can carry out an independent, limited research or development project within their specialisation under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

General competence;

The candidate;

• can analyse the relationship between the individual, service and societal levels when designing health-related services and in health-promoting work
• can contribute to innovation and quality improvement that builds on relevant knowledge of nursing gained from research and experience, and knowledge of users
• can work in interprofessional teams in order to more efficiently address complex health challenges
• has an international perspective in their field of specialisation
• can assess their own research design and research method based on a specific research question;
• can disseminate relevant problems, analyses and research results to specialists and the general public in a way that meets research ethics requirements;
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in the health services and in health-promoting work

Specialisation in Physiotherapy for Older Adults

The following additional learning outcomes apply to candidates taking the Specialisation in Physiotherapy for Older Adults:

• can apply and critically reflect on the use of standardised assessment instruments in clinical practice
• can analyse and discuss the results of assessments of older adults
• can assess the function, activity and participation of older adults living at home and in health and care institutions
• can prioritise, plan, execute and evaluate different interventions for older adults with functional impairments

Varied and student-active teaching methods are used in the programme. Good learning outcomes are first and foremost dependent on the students’ own efforts. The number of hours of adapted teaching at the university will be relatively low. Own effort means both benefiting from teaching and academic supervision and following this up with independent work in the form of theoretical studies and, if relevant, practical skills training. Normal study progress requires students to make great personal efforts. The most important work and teaching forms used in each course in the programme are described below. The individual course descriptions state which work methods each course employs. Practical training is described in a separate chapter; see below.

Web-based work and teaching methods

Several forms of digital learning resources are used in the programme, such as digital textbooks, digital lectures, video clips, podcasts, tests, learning pathways and assignments. These resources can be used to prepare for teaching sessions, during seminars using the flipped classroom method, and as part of self-study. This form of teaching requires the students to meet prepared for the scheduled teaching sessions. Interaction can also take place digitally, in the form of Skype meetings, webinars etc.

Self-study and student cooperation/group work

Learning requires a high degree of own activity and self-study, including both individual work and cooperation with fellow students. Through activities such as exchanging ideas, presentations, discussions, writing assignments and problem-based assignments, students will be stimulated to learn by communicating knowledge and experience, expressing their own opinions and, together, reflecting on their own attitudes, actions and understanding of the field. Students are encouraged to take initiative to schedule and actively participate in study groups to promote learning.

Lectures

Lectures are primarily used to introduce new subject matter, provide an overview and highlight main elements and links within different topics, and also to communicate relevant issues.

Seminars

Seminars emphasise dialogue and discussion between the subject teacher(s) and students in order to stimulate the student's academic development. Verbal presentations by students and discussions are emphasised.;

In connection with the master's thesis, seminars are held where the master's theses are presented and discussed. The students receive feedback from their fellow students and teachers, which enables them to learn from each other. Research-related issues, methods and academic supervision are among the topics discussed in the seminars. Seminars can also take place on digital collaboration platforms.;

Written assignments and academic supervision

Through written assignments and the master's thesis, students will formulate research questions for assignments and work on them over time, either individually or in cooperation with other students. They will learn theory and develop skills in using and referencing sources, analysis, discussion and written and oral communication. The primary purpose of this is to develop their ability to reflect critically, see elements in context and develop a deeper understanding of a subject.

Developing academic writing skills is a key aspect of all parts of the programme. Supervision is an important component of the work on the master's thesis. The supervision is intended to ensure that the project complies with research ethics principles and help students to formulate the research question and ensure quality in the collection and analysis of data.

The increasing globalisation of the labour market makes international experience and knowledge of languages and cultures increasingly important. Internationalisation contributes to raising the quality of education and strengthens the academic community relating to the master’s programme, at the same time as it strengthens the students as global citizens.

The programme has a focus on multicultural and global problems. This approach contributes to an increased understanding and improves the students' ability to work in a professional capacity in a multicultural society. The students gain access to specialist terminology in English through the syllabus, which comprises both textbooks and international research literature.

The staff’s network, research collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in other countries contribute to internationalisation. The programme is represented in international networks.

OsloMet has exchange agreements with educational institutions in Europe and worldwide.

Courses adapted to incoming exchange students

The following courses have been adapted for incoming exchange students:

• MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4060 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4100 Quality Improvement and Implementation of Evidence-based Practice, 10 ECTS credits
• MAPHN4100 National and Global Nutrition Challenges, 10 ECTS credits
• MAPHN4200 Public Health Nutrition Policies and Interventions, 10 ECTS credits
• MAMUS4100 Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 1, 10 ECTS credits
• MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4700 Food, Health and Sustainability, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4900 Quality of Life, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5100 Health Communication, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5200 The Health and Welfare of Migrant Populations, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5400 Alliance and Shared Decision Making, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5600 Physical Activity and Exercise in a Life Course Perspective and with a Special Focus on Aging, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5700 Pain – Multidimensional Assessment and Health Professional Interventions, 10 ECTS credits

The course MAVIT4100 Quality Improvement and Implementation of Evidence-based Practice will always be taught in English. The other courses listed above will be taught in English if international students have registered for them. Otherwise, courses will generally be taught in Norwegian.

Semesters adapted to outbound exchange students

Students who wish to take courses at an educational institution abroad as part of their master’s degree normally go on an exchange in the third semester. Students admitted to a specialisation that as a norm has a master’s thesis worth 50 ECTS credits can apply to instead write a master’s thesis worth 30 ECTS credits. The students are responsible for finding relevant courses at partner institutions and must apply to have them approved in advance. An international coordinator can provide guidance in relation to selecting a course.

Reference is otherwise made to the criteria that apply to student exchanges and the information about stays abroad.

Coursework requirements are all types of work, tests and compulsory attendance that are requirements for being permitted to take the examination. Required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved. The coursework requirements for each course are described in the relevant course description.

The primary purpose of coursework requirements is to promote students' progress and academic development and to encourage them to acquire new knowledge. The programme's main coursework requirements are in the form of compulsory attendance, written assignments and tests.

Compulsory attendance

Attendance is compulsory in areas where the student cannot acquire knowledge and skills simply by studying literature.

If a student does not take part in a group presentation, he/she must give an individual presentation to the lecturer.

If a student otherwise exceeds the maximum limit for absence stated in the course description, the subject teacher will consider whether it is possible to compensate for absence by meeting alternative requirements, for example individual written assignments. If it is not possible to compensate for the absence, the student must take the course the next time it is taught. Whether or not it is possible to compensate for absence depends on the extent of the student’s absence and which activities he/she has missed.

Written assignments

Several courses have compulsory written assignments or reports as part of their coursework requirements. Written work that is not approved must be improved before re-submission. If the work is not approved on re-submission, the student cannot take the ordinary examination/assessment.

The students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled examination. If an assignment is not approved the third time it is submitted, the student must re-take the course with the next class.

Different forms of assessment are used on the programme that are adapted to the learning outcomes of the various courses. The forms of assessment used are intended to support learning and document the students’ level of competence in relation to the expected learning outcomes. In general, the following forms of assessment are used in the programme:

Supervised individual examination

Taken at the university’s examination premises over a set number of hours.

Home examination

Taken over a set period of time at the end of the course, normally with a set question/assignment text unless otherwise stated in the course description.

Project examination

Taken over the whole or large parts of the course, normally with a topic decided by the students themselves unless otherwise stated in the course description.

Oral examination

Can take place individually or in groups. It can either be an independent form of assessment or used to adjust the grade awarded for another examination.

Practical examination

The assessment of specific practical skills either at the university or in the field of practice.

Assessment of practical training

Supervised practical training, assessed in accordance with the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University Chapter 8.

The assessment of examinations and practical training is carried out in accordance with the applicable rules set out in the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges, the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet and the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of examiners at OsloMet.

The forms of assessment and criteria are described in each course description. All examinations taken and the title of the master’s thesis will be stated on the diploma.

Examinations

All courses conclude with an examination. The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course, and the degree to which the student has achieved the stipulated learning outcomes is assessed. In theoretical courses, the grades used are pass/fail or letter grades from A to F, with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade. The grade F means that the student has failed the examination. The grades pass/fail are used for the assessment of practical training.

Resit and rescheduled examinations are carried out in the same manner as the ordinary examination unless otherwise specified in the course description. In special cases, resit and rescheduled examinations in courses with group examinations may be held as individual examinations.

For examinations where a percentage of the examination papers are selected for assessment by an external examiner, the external examiner's assessment should benefit all the students. In such cases, one external and one internal Examiner will first grade the selected papers. The internal examiner then continues grading the remaining papers together with another internal examiner. The assessments from the first part are summarised to serve as guidelines for the assessments carried out by the two internal examiners.

The grade awarded for a written examination can be appealed, cf. Section 5-3 of the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet. It is not possible to appeal the grades awarded for oral and practical examinations. In connection with group examinations, the result of an appeal will only have consequences for the candidate(s) who submitted the appeal. The other students will keep their original grade.

External programme supervisor

An external programme supervisor scheme is in place for the programme as required by the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet. The external supervisor will write an annual report on their work that will be included in the faculty’s area of the university’s quality assurance system.

Programme description considered by the Academic Affairs Committee at the Faculty of Health Sciences on 12 February 2020 and finally approved by the vice-dean on 11 February 2022

Adopted by the University Board 9 september 2020

Faculty of Health Sciences

The programme description applies to students starting the programme in 2022

Alle arbeidskrav fastsatt i programplanen for hvert enkelt emne må være godkjent for at studenten skal kunne framstille seg til eksamen i emnet. Frist for innlevering av arbeidskrav fastsettes av emneansvarlig ved oppstart.

Skriftlige arbeidskrav

Skriftlige arbeidskrav blir vurdert av en faglærer og/eller medstudenter. Studenten får skriftlig og/eller muntlig tilbakemelding på arbeidskravet. Ved ikke godkjent arbeidskrav gis studenten mulighet til å forbedre arbeidskravet innen en fastsatt frist. Dersom det foreligger særlige grunner kan en student etter søknad gis utsettelse på innlevering av arbeidskravet. Studenter som ikke har fått godkjent alle obligatoriske arbeidskrav, har ikke rett til å avlegge eksamen. Når en oppgave ikke godkjennes vil faglærer gi en skriftlig eller muntlig tilbakemelding om hva som bør forbedres. Studenten får så mulighet til å levere på ny innen en gitt frist.

Når det i et arbeidskrav stilles krav om deltakelse i et gruppearbeid, skal gruppen bekrefte at de enkelte medlemmene har fylt dette kravet gjennom en skriftlig erklæring som leveres sammen med arbeidskravet. Samme prosedyre gjelder ved underkjenning av gruppearbeidskrav som ved individuelle arbeidskrav.

Om gruppearbeid

Det forekommer at grupper endrer tema underveis i arbeidet. Det hender også at studenter forlater en gruppe og/eller knytter seg til en annen gruppe. Dersom noe av dette skjer skal studentene informere emneansvarlig faglærer.

Deltagerne forplikter seg til å yte likeverdige bidrag til gruppeoppgaven. Hvis det i løpet av arbeidsprosessen oppstår uenighet i gruppen mht. «likeverdig bidrag» og deltakelse i gruppearbeidet, skal saken umiddelbart tas opp med faglærer/veileder.

Dersom kravet om likeverdig deltagelse og frammøte ikke er oppfylt, defineres dette som «ikke møtt» til eksamen for den aktuelle studenten. I emner der gruppearbeid ikke er valgfritt gis det normalt ikke mulighet til å levere en individuell besvarelse. Ny/utsatt eksamen må da gjennomføres neste studieår.

Obligatorisk undervisning

I emner med obligatorisk undervisning kreves minst 80 prosent tilstedeværelse. Ved fravær utover 20 prosent må det leveres et alternativt arbeidskrav. Fravær utover 40 prosent medfører tap av eksamensrett i det enkelte emnet.

Studentene har selv ansvar for å notere inn sin tilstedeværelse på eget skjema utarbeidet for dette, og få den attestert av ansvarlig faglærer og/eller medstudenter. Studenter som ikke har fått attestert minimum tilstedeværelse får ikke godkjent arbeidskravet.

Det må foreligge helt spesielle grunner dersom en student skal kunne få dispensasjon i form av et alternativt arbeidskrav. Slik dispensasjon blir gitt av instituttleder i samråd med koordinator og faglærer. Med uttrykket "særlige grunner" menes for eksempel egen eller egne barns sykdom. Sykdom må dokumenteres med legeattest. I noen tilfeller vil det ikke være mulig å gi dispensasjon i form av et alternativt arbeidskrav

Vurdering og sensur foregår i samsvar med bestemmelsene om vurdering i lov av 1. april 2005 nr.15 om universiteter og høyskoler og;Forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet. Vurderingsformene varierer fra emne til emne, og omfatter skriftlig skoleeksamen, hjemmeeksamen, prosjektoppgave, utredning og semesteroppgave. Vurderingsformen er beskrevet i den enkelte emneplan.

Tillatte hjelpemidler og bruk av kalkulator ved eksamen

Tillatte hjelpemidler til eksamen vil fremgå av emneplanene.

Følgende regler gjelder for bruk av kalkulator der dette er tillatt hjelpemiddel ved eksamen:

·;;;;;;;; Kalkulatoren skal utgjøre en enkelt gjenstand og ha lommeformat

·;;;;;;;; Kalkulatoren må ikke ha mulighet for kommunikasjon med andre dataenheter

·;;;;;;;; Kalkulatoren tillates ikke koblet til et strømnett

·;;;;;;;; Kalkulatoren skal ikke avgi lyd

·;;;;;;;; Kalkulatoren skal ikke kunne utføre symbolske beregninger, så som derivasjon av funksjonsuttrykk osv.

Det er studentens ansvar å påse at minnet er tømt før eksamen. Dette kan bli kontrollert på eksamen, og hvis minnet ikke er tømt blir dette å regne som fusk/forsøk på fusk. Se universitetets regler om fusk/forsøk på fusk.

Alle emner har graderte karakterer fra A til E for bestått og F for ikke bestått.