Leadership and Organisational Change (MSB203)
In this course, stakeholders from different organizations will present real challenges that students will need to solve. Following the stakeholder presentations, students will work in groups to scope and develop change cases. Students will explore relevant theoretical perspectives and investigate possible empirical support concerning the recommendation and change-case report they produce for the stakeholder within an organisation.
Course description for study year 2022-2023. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSB203
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course, students will:
Knowledge
- Have a critical understanding of leadership and organizational change theory and practice;
- Have an increased understanding on how to scope and prepare change in different settings;
- See the value of including theoretical and empirical perspectives into change programs.
Skills
- Be solution and future-focused in their approach to addressing organizational change challenges
- Better equipped to challenge the status quo and contribute to new, better, ethical and sustainable solutions
- Be active contributors to the co-creation of knowledge, and be able to take responsibility for their own learning and that of other external stakeholders
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Group work and individual report
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Group work | 4/10 | Letter grades | ||
Individual report | 6/10 | Letter grades |
To prepare and deliver a change case and final report. The grade awarded will be as follows:
• Prepare and scope a change case (40%; group grade
• Change case final report to key stakeholders (60%; individual grade on group report contribution)
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Rune Todnem ByStudy Program Director:
Yuko OnozakaMethod of work
The course is based on the principles of the co-creation of knowledge and challenge-based learning in teams.
Regarding the use of video and audio sessions during virtual, non-recorded sessions: In support of the course learning outcomes and attendance requirements outlined in the course descriptor, students taking the Leadership and Organizational Change course are required to actively engage in video and audio sessions when sessions are being facilitated on virtual learning platforms for which the UiS has data processor agreements (for example, Teams and Zoom). These requirements support the optimal delivery of, and active learning from, virtual sessions and are aligned with article 6, number 1, letter e of the GDPR, with a supplementary legal basis in the Universities and University Colleges Act, Section 1-3, Section 3-8 on education, Section 4-2 on education plan and Section 4-3 on the students’ learning environment. These sessions will not be recorded and only registered students, course staff and invited guests (external partners) will have access to the sessions in real time.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Leadership and Organisational Change (MØA203_1) | 10 |