Leadership and innovation (5 cr)
Code: KU00BR39-3002
General information
Enrollment
28.07.2021 - 31.10.2021
Timing
27.08.2021 - 31.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Arts Academy
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Creative Design Management
Teachers
- Pirita Juppi
- Henni Syrjänen
- Milla Järvipetäjä
Teacher in charge
Pirita Juppi
Groups
-
YCDMVS21
Objective
After completing this course, the students will be able to
• analyse their strengths and development needs as a leader and an innovator and to develop their skills in a goal-oriented manner
• compare different leadership theories and models and evaluate their relevance for their own work
• use career stories and systematic and continuous reflection to clarify their professional values and goals and to develop their professional identity and leadership style
• create and maintain partnerships and networks to support their work as a leader
Content
• Leadership skills and qualities of a good leader
• Different leadership theories, models and styles
• Different career paths to leadership and management positions
• Role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in leadership
• Role of collaboration and networks in leadership
• Leadership and innovation in creative businesses
Materials
In ITSlearning.
Teaching methods
Online course
Individual activities, group assignments
International connections
- Expert lectures
- Readings
- Discussions
- Reflective diary and related reflective discussions
- Working life oriented activities.
Completion alternatives
-
Student workload
Information is to be found in ITSlearning.
Content scheduling
Autumn 2021:
Digital Career story
Reflective Diary: Reflecting on professional identity and leadership issues
Spring 2022:
• Leadership skills and qualities of a good leader
• Different leadership theories, models and styles
• Different career paths to leadership and management positions
• Role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in leadership
• Role of collaboration and networks in leadership
• Leadership and innovation in creative businesses
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
Activities and assignments