Leadership in a Global Context 7.5 credits

This course provides students an understanding of leadership in a contemporary global context. The course provides knowledge in leadership as well as global leadership theories and their application in internationally oriented organizations. In addition, the course opens for discussion and reflection on the nature of the contemporary global context rather than taking it for granted. Above all, the course provides frameworks to create and stimulate sustainable transformation to address contemporary challenges linked to globalization, including the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The content reflects the following aspects including: - Globalization - Leadership and Management theories and models - Leadership and sustainable transformation - Global leadership theories and research - Perspectives of sustainability and its effects on global leadership - The role of leadership related to human resource challenges emerging in a global context