Leadership in a Global Context, 7.5 credits
Leadership in a Global Context, 7.5 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | LLGK17 |
| Confirmed: | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Valid From: | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Social sciences |
| Subject group: | Business Administration |
| Specialised in: | G1F First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements |
| Main field of study: | Business Administration |
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
The content reflects the following aspects including:
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.
An e-learning platform is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
Language of instruction is English.
General entry requirements and completed 15 credits in Business Administration including organizational theory, or the equivalent. English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. The course also uses the grading scale U/G for the seminar where G is the passing grade.
The course is examined through individual written examination, seminar, and oral and written group assignment.
The learning outcomes forms the basis for the structure of teaching, the composition of the course literature and the design of the examination. The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis.
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Individual written examination | 4.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Seminar | 1 credit | G/U |
| Oral and written group assignment | 2 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
The examiner has the right to give an adapted examination or let the student carry out the examination in an alternative way provided that the intended learning outcomes can be secured and that there are exceptional reasons for this, including the student's right to targeted study support.
Northouse, Peter Guy. (2024). Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice. 6th ed. Sage.
Western, Simon & Garcia, Éric-Jean. (2018). Global Leadership Perspectives: Insights and Analysis. Sage.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
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Sourcewise: A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
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