Leadership and Change ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: MS00BP49
Credits
5 op
Objective
After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader
Content
-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader
Enrollment
01.05.2024 - 25.09.2024
Timing
03.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Master School
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
8 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
- Keijo Varis
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 3. Open UAS: 3.)
Groups
-
VAVY2425
-
YTEJOTS24
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
Objective
After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader
Content
-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader
Materials
This course is based on the following materials:
* Free Surveys, like Thomas International Self Assessment or HPTI test
* Text book: Leadership in Organizations (Gary Yukl)(4 th or newer edition) eBook at Turku University of Applied Sciences Library
* Materials (Copies of Articles) delivered by teacher during the contact days
* Materials in ITSLEARNING System:
- Lectures of Keijo Varis, etc.
- Videos
- Copies of Articles and Book Chapters
Teaching methods
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Exam schedules
No exams.
International connections
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments).
Among the dimensions of sustainability, this course focuses on the social responsibility of management, legality, ethics and staff well-being, so that everyone can retire in good health at the end of their working life. The assumption is that well-being at work contributes to organisational productivity and efficiency.
Completion alternatives
No exams; two to three (2-3) group and/or individual learning exercises=home assignments: more information in the ITSLEARNING learning system.
5 credits = 135 hours of study, of which 16 hours are contact teaching and 119 hours of individual study/learning tasks=home assignments.
Student workload
No exams; two to three (2-3) group and/or individual learning exercises=home assignments: more information in the ITSLEARNING learning system.
5 credits = 135 hours of study, of which 16 hours are contact teaching and 119 hours of individual study/learning tasks=home assignments.
Content scheduling
This course is intended primarily for students in program of Technological Competence Management (YTEJOS24/YTEJOTS24). Students from Open University have max 5 places and the maximum group size is 35 students.
Briefly, the course content is as follows:
- Leadership and Management
- Legal and Ethical Criteria for Leadership
- Competence management
- Leading change
THE MATERIAL OF THE COURSE IS BOTH IN FINNISH AND IN ENGLISH. LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS CAN BE WRITTEN IN FINNISH.
The detailed execution plan of the course can be found in ITSLEARNING -system a week before the course starts.
The contact teaching days:
1 st day: On Thursday 10.10.2024, between 9-16.00, in Classroom ???
2 nd day: On Thursday 28.11.2024, between 9-16.00 , in Classroom ???
Please check classrooms from calendar (Lukkari) before comming!!
Further information
The course has 3 study places reserved for open university students, who must have sufficient proficiency in both Finnish and English to complete the course.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is Rejected or 1-5 and the final grade is based on the mean of the grades of all home assignments:
- All home assignments must be accepted (mix grade is 1)
- More information of the grading can be found from the execution plan in ITSLearning -system
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
A student (s) did not return all the learning tasks. The returned answers to the learning tasks do not correspond to the assignments, and are too general, and do not correspond to the theories/issues covered in the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student(s) has/have returned all learning tasks. The answers returned to the learning tasks correspond to the assignments, but are rather general/ superficial, and only to some extent correspond to the theories/questions covered in the course and only contain superficial discussion/reflection on personal experiences/ situations in own organisations.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student(s) has/have returned all learning tasks. The answers returned to the learning tasks correspond to the assignment and are in-depth and correspond comprehensively to the theories/questions covered in the course and include a comprehensive/deep discussion/reflection on personal experiences/situations in their own organisations.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student(s) has/have returned all the learning tasks. The answers returned to the learning tasks are relevant and in-depth to the assignment and correspond very well/comprehensively to the theories/questions covered in the course and include a comprehensive/deep discussion/reflection on personal experiences/situations in own organisations. In addition, the answers to the learning tasks also include theories and perspectives that are relevant to the task but not covered in the contact teaching or ITSLEARNINGI learning material. In other words, the student(s) has (have) engaged in in-depth and extensive self-study in addition to the learning material provided, without abandoning the learning material provided in the course.
Enrollment
01.05.2024 - 25.08.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
- Keijo Varis
Groups
-
YBINBK24
Objective
After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader
Content
-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader
Materials
This course is based on the following materials:
* Free/Optional surveys/tests, like Thomas International Self Assessment or Thomas HPTI Test
* Text book: Leadership in Organizations (Gary Yukl)(4 th or newer edition) eBook at Turku University of Applied Sciences Library
* Materials (Copies of Articles) delivered by teacher during the contact days
* Materials in ITSLEARNING -system:
- Lectures of Keijo Varis, etc.
- Videos
- Copies of Articles and Book Chapters
Teaching methods
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Exam schedules
No tests; three (3) written group and individual home assignments. Read more information from ITSLEARNING -system.
No other way to complete the course.
International connections
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments).
Among the dimensions of sustainability, this course focuses on the social responsibility of management, ethics and staff well-being, so that everyone can retire in good health at the end of their careers. The assumption is that well-being at work contributes to organisational productivity and efficiency.
Completion alternatives
No tests; three (3) written group and individual home assignments. Read more information from ITSLEARNING -system.
No other way to complete the course.
Student workload
No tests;
No pre-assignment. Two (2) written group assignments and one (1) written individual home assignment. Read more information from ITSLEARNING -system.
The scope is 5 cr= 135 hours student´s work: Contact teaching days=16 hours and own reading+making home assignments=119 hours.
Content scheduling
This course is intended primarily for students in the MBA in Business Management (Group YBINBK24) and secondarily for others if there are enough places available.
The detailed execution plan of the course can be found in ITSLEARNING -system.
The contact teaching days:
1 st day: On Friday 6.9.2024, between 9-16.00 in the classroom: ?????
2 nd day: On Friday 25.10.2024, between 9-16.00, in the classroom :????
Further information
In this course, teacher prefers email-contacting: keijo.varis@turkuamk.fi
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is 1-5 and is based on the mean of the grades of all home assignments:
- All home assignments must be approved (minimum grade is Done/Approved or 1)
- The grading is based on the theoretical and practical content of the assignments.
- More detailed information on the grading can be found in the execution plan in ITSLEARNING -system and will be explained at the beginning of the first contact teaching day.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
A student (s) did not return all the learning tasks. The returned answers to the learning tasks do not correspond to the assignments, and are too general, and do not correspond to the theories/issues covered in the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student(s) has/have returned all learning tasks. The answers returned to the learning tasks correspond to the assignments, but are rather general/ superficial, and only to some extent correspond to the theories/questions covered in the course and only contain superficial discussion/reflection on personal experiences/ situations in own organisations.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student(s) has/have returned all learning tasks. The answers returned to the learning tasks correspond to the assignment and are in-depth and correspond comprehensively to the theories/questions covered in the course and include a comprehensive/deep discussion/reflection on personal experiences/situations in their own organisations.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student(s) has/have returned all the learning tasks. The answers returned to the learning tasks are relevant and in-depth to the assignment and correspond very well/comprehensively to the theories/questions covered in the course and include a comprehensive/deep discussion/reflection on personal experiences/situations in own organisations. In addition, the answers to the learning tasks also include theories and perspectives that are relevant to the task but not covered in the contact teaching or ITSLEARNINGI learning material. In other words, the student(s) has (have) engaged in in-depth and extensive self-study in addition to the learning material provided, without abandoning the learning material provided in the course.
Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 08.09.2023
Timing
25.08.2023 - 31.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Master School
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
- Keijo Varis
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää (Size: 3. Open UAS: 3.)
Groups
-
YTEJOTS23
-
VAVY2324
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group
Objective
After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader
Content
-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader
Materials
This course is based on the following materials:
* Free Surveys, like Thomas International Self Assessment
* Text book: Leadership in Organizations (Gary Yukl)(4 th or newer edition) eBook at Turku University of Applied Sciences Library
* Materials (Copies of Articles) delivered by teacher during the contact days
* Materials in ITSLEARNING System:
- Lectures of Keijo Varis, etc.
- Videos
- Copies of Articles and Book Chapters
Teaching methods
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
International connections
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Completion alternatives
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and/or individual home assignments. Read more information from ITSLEARNING-system.
Student workload
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and/or individual home assignments. Read more information from ITSLEARNING-system.
Content scheduling
This course is intended primarily for students in program of Technological Competence Management (YTEJOS23/YTEJOTS23). Students from Open University have 3 places and the maximum group size is 35 students.
Briefly, the course content is as follows:
- Leadership and Management
- Legal and Ethical Criteria for Leadership
- Competence management
- Leading change
THE MATERIAL OF THE COURSE IS BOTH IN FINNISH AND IN ENGLISH. LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS CAN BE WRITTEN IN FINNISH.
The detailed execution plan of the course can be found in ITSLEARNING -system a week before the course starts.
The contact teaching days:
1 st day: On Thursday 14.9.2023, between 9-16.00, in Classroom EDU_1090
2 nd day: On Thursday 12.10.2023, between 9-16.00 , in Classroom EDU_1001
Please check classrooms from calendar (Lukkari) before comming!!
Further information
email: keijo.varis@turkuamk.fi
The course has 3 study places reserved for open university students, who must have sufficient proficiency in both Finnish and English to complete the course.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is Rejected or 1-5 and the final grade is based on the mean of the grades of all home assignments:
- All home assignments must be accepted (mix grade is 1)
- More information of the grading can be found from the execution plan in ITSLearning -system
Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
24.08.2023 - 31.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
- Keijo Varis
Groups
-
YBINBK23
Objective
After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader
Content
-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader
Materials
This course is based on the following materials:
* Free Surveys, like Thomas International Self Assessment
* Text book: Leadership in Organizations (Gary Yukl)(4 th or newer edition) eBook at Turku University of Applied Sciences Library
* Materials (Copies of Articles) delivered by teacher during the contact days
* Materials in ITSLEARNING -system:
- Lectures of Keijo Varis, etc.
- Videos
- Copies of Articles and Book Chapters
Teaching methods
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Exam schedules
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.
No other way to complete the course.
International connections
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Completion alternatives
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.
No other way to complete the course.
Student workload
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.
Content scheduling
This course is intended primarily for students in the MBA in Business Management (Group YBINBK23) and secondarily for others if there are enough places available.
The detailed execution plan of the course can be found in ITSLEARNING -system.
The contact teaching days:
1 st day: On Thursday 7.9.2023, between 9-16.00 in the classroom: EDU_1090
2 nd day: On Thursday 9.11.2023, between 9-16.00, in the classroom :EDU_1090
Further information
In this course, teacher prefers email-contacting: keijo.varis@turkuamk.fi
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is 1-5 and is based on the grades of all home assignments:
- All home assignments must be approved (minimum grade is 1)
- The grading is based on the theoretical and practical content of the assignments.
- More information on the grading can be found in the execution plan in ITSLEARNING -system.
Enrollment
16.05.2022 - 31.08.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
- Keijo Varis
Groups
-
YBINBK22
Objective
After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader
Content
-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader
Materials
This course is based on the following materials:
* Free Surveys, like Thomas International Self Assessment
* Text book: Leadership in Organizations (Gary Yukl)(4 th or newer edition) eBook at Turku University of Applied Sciences Library
* Materials (Copies of Articles) delivered by teacher during the contact days
* Materials in ITSLEARNING -system:
- Lectures of Keijo Varis, etc.
- Videos
- Copies of Articles and Book Chapters
Teaching methods
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Exam schedules
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and/or individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING-system.
International connections
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Completion alternatives
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.
Student workload
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and individual home assignments. Read information from ITSLEARNING -system.
Content scheduling
This course is intended primarily for students in the MBA in Business Management (Group YBINBK22) and secondarily for others if there are enough places available.
The detailed execution plan of the course can be found in ITSLEARNING -system.
The contact teaching days:
1 st day: On Friday 9.9.2022, between 9-16.00 in the classroom LEM_A317
2 nd day: On Thursday 10.11.2022, between 9-16.00, in the classroom LEM_A317
Further information
keijo.varis@turkuamk.fi
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is 1-5 and is based on the grades of all home assignments:
- All home assignments must be approved (minimum grade is 1)
- More information of the grading can be found from the execution plan in ITSLEARNING -system.
Enrollment
02.07.2022 - 05.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 33
Degree programmes
- Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
- Keijo Varis
Scheduling groups
- Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Size: 3. Open UAS: 3.)
Groups
-
YTEJOS22
-
YTEJOTS22
Small groups
- For Open UAS students only
Objective
After completing the course, the student:
-understands the difference between management and leadership
-knows the key theories of leadership and can implement this knowledge in his/her work as a leader
-understands individual differences and is able to take this into account when leading people
-knows when leadership is not needed
-can lead individuals and teams effectively and ethically
-knows the key change management theories and models and can implement them in practice as a change manager and leader
-is able to lead himself/herself
-knows his/her own development needs as a leader and has made the plan how to develop himself/herself as a leader
Content
-Management and leadership
-Leadership theories
-Substitutes of leadership
-Ethical leadership
-Thomas International Test
-How to lead in practice individuals and teams
-Key change management theories
-Own development needs as a leader
Materials
This course is based on the following materials:
* Free Surveys, like Thomas International Self Assessment
* Text book: Leadership in Organizations (Gary Yukl)(4 th or newer edition) eBook at Turku University of Applied Sciences Library
* Materials (Copies of Articles) delivered by teacher during the contact days
* Materials in ITSLEARNING System:
- Lectures of Keijo Varis, etc.
- Videos
- Copies of Articles and Book Chapters
Teaching methods
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
International connections
Multi-Form (lectures, videos, individual and group assignments)
Completion alternatives
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and/or individual home assignments. Read more information from ITSLEARNING-system.
Student workload
No tests; two to three (2-3) written group and/or individual home assignments. Read more information from ITSLEARNING-system.
Content scheduling
This course is intended primarily for students in program of Technological Competence Management (YTEJOS22/YTEJOTS22). Students from Open University have 3 places and the maximum group size is 33 students.
Briefly, the course content is as follows:
- Leadership and Management
- Legal and Ethical Criteria for Leadership
- Competence management
- Leading change
THE MATERIAL OF THE COURSE IS BOTH IN FINNISH AND IN ENGLISH. LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS CAN BE WRITTEN IN FINNISH.
The detailed execution plan of the course can be found in ITSLEARENING -system a week before the course starts.
The contact teaching days:
1 st day: On Thursday 15.9.2022, between 9-16.00, in Classroom LEM_A317
2 nd day: On Thursday 13.10.2022, between 9-16.00 , in Classroom LEM_A317
If the coronavirus situation does not allow us to arrange contact teaching being physically present, we will arrange ZOOM-online teaching at the same time.
Please check classrooms from calender before comming!!
Further information
The course has 3 study places reserved for open university students, who must have sufficient proficiency in both Finnish and English to complete the course.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is Rejected or 1-5 and the final grade is based on the mean of the grades of all home assignments:
- All home assignments must be accepted (mix grade is 1)
- More information of the grading can be found from the execution plan in ITSLearning -system