FÖ0496, ​Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2023-11-14
Valid from : Autumn semester 2024 (2024-09-02)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Business Administration

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge in organizational theory through a focus on entrepreneurship and leadership. The course provides theoretical and practical understanding of leadership and entrepreneurship at individual, group and organizational level, as well as how leadership and entrepreneurship play a role in the development of a more sustainable society. The student will develop in-depth knowledge of concepts, theories and models that are used to describe and discuss how and why leadership and entrepreneurship influence and are influenced by sustainable development. The course will also deepen generic skills, including critical thinking, discussion, oral as well as written presentation and the ability to work together in a group.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• apply organizational theories to analyse leadership, entrepreneurship and sustainability in small, medium-sized and/or large organisations
• analyse and critically discuss connections between entrepreneurship and leadership at individual, group and organizational level
• analyse and critically discuss the role of entrepreneurship and leadership in the development of a more sustainable society
• present academic work, both written and oral
• discuss academic literature in speech and writing.

Content

Subject content:

The course provides an in-depth study of organizational theory through a focus on entrepreneurship and leadership. The course uses central concepts from organization theory to understand and analyse how entrepreneurship and leadership affect the establishment and renewal of organizations at individual, group and organizational level. In particular, entrepreneurship and leadership as process are considered, as well as the interaction between organizations and their environment in the development of a more sustainable society. The student develops an in-depth understanding of how organizations influence stakeholders (customers, suppliers, politicians, advocacy groups, international actors, etc.), and how stakeholders influence organisations. The course is conducted through lectures, guest lectures, seminars and group work as well as an individual PM that synthesizes the course content.

Course implementation:

The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through:
Lectures, guest lectures, seminars and group work

The course focuses on the following general competences:
Critical thinking, oral and written presentation, and teamwork in group work

The following components are compulsory:
Guest lectures, seminars, group work, written presentation of group work

Cooperation with the surrounding society takes place through: 
Guest lectures, group work

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved written assignments.<br> Approved group work.<br> Approved oral presentation.<br> Approved participation in compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Economics

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Environmental Economics and Management - Master's Programme
• Agricultural Economics and Management - Master's Programme
• Agriculture and Business Management
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Economics and Business Administration

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Individual essay, 10 hp	10.0	0001
Group assignments, 5 hp	5.0	0002

The Course Replaces

FÖ0421, FÖ0443