Organizational Change Leadership (E-MBA270)
If you are interested in management and organizational change, this is the course for you. Here the emphasis is on promoting an understanding of and developing critical success factors at the expense of more unfortunate but typical attitudes. The course focuses on management as a process where the participants in the course work actively with a change case. Through three gatherings, each lasting two days, the aim is to grow together through shared learning and challenge.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
E-MBA270
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
In this course, the participants will define and present real challenges from work-life for which the participants in the course will create solutions. The students explore relevant theoretical perspectives and investigate possible empirical support regarding the recommendation and the change report they will produce. Lectures will mainly be prepared to develop an understanding of the concept of change, management theories and models that can support change work in organizations and the change case. The participants themselves contribute actively by finding relevant literature and research that can shed light on the change case and proposed solutions.
Learning outcome
Knowledge.
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Have a critical understanding of leadership and organizational change theory and practice
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Have an increased understanding of how to scope and prepare change in different settings
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See the value of including theoretical and empirical perspectives in change programs
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Demonstrate abilities to communicate and work effectively with others
Skill.
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Be solution and future-focused in their approach to addressing organizational change challenges
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Better equipped to challenge the status quo and contribute to new, better, ethical and sustainable solutions
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Be active contributors to the co-creation of knowledge, and be able to take responsibility for their own learning
Required prerequisite knowledge
The course is on master level and is available for students with a bachelor degree or similar education and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Work experience may compensate for lack of educational skills.
The course can be a part of the Executive MBA programme.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment | 1/1 | Letter grades |
The students must prepare an academic report that describes the change case, including solutions and a plan for the implementation of changes. The assignments must be handed in 3 weeks after the last meeting, at 3 pm.
Coursework requirements
All candidates must attend a minimum of four of the six days of lecture to take the exam. Active participation is essential for this course.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Espen OlsenMethod of work
Instruction is provided through three two-day long sessions. Through establishing clear and appropriate expectations of both lecturers and students the module team aims to facilitate the highest possible learning experience reflecting the level of study. Students are expected to fully engage through active participation and contribution in the learning process.
We recommend the students to come prepared (having read identified readings, journal articles etc.) and that the students must contribute to presentations, seminars, group work etc.
Resources:
- Library
Based on the available theory and experience lecturers and students will be working together in exploring a range of related challenges and alternative solutions.