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Syllabus

FÖ0482 Organisational and project management, 7.5 Credits

Ledning av organisationer och projekt

Subjects

Business Administration

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0501

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

7,5 credits within business administration

Objectives

The course provides students with basic knowledge and skills in organisational theory focusing on leadership using examples from forestry systems. The course also aims to equip the student to contribute to the development of sustainable working life. Finally, the course aims to develop the ability to use tools and methods to plan and lead development and change projects.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• explain the choice of organisational structure based on the organisation's objectives and activities/process
• describe the characteristics of different forms of leadership
• identify, argue, and discuss advantages and disadvantages of different methods to promote sustainable work life, e.g., motivation, communication, feedback, and conflict management
• describe the different phases of a project and the different roles in a project
• identify and use different methods of project planning
• relate organizational processes to economic, social and ecological sustainability
• explain and develop models and tools for project management

Content

The course introduces organisational structures and how it relates to the organisation's goals and activities. The course deals with different types of organisational structures and business work processes and analyses how different leadership styles affect the development of organisations. The characteristics of leadership and leadership styles are also discussed and linked to sustainable leadership. Furthermore, different aspects of leading organisations are analysed and discussed and how personal characteristics such as motivation, roles, communication, feedback, conflict management and work environment contribute to develop sustainable working life. Additionally, the course provides tools to explain and develop models for project management, for example according to ISO 21500:2012. Case studies are used to establish and evaluate requirements specifications, conduct risk assessments, and project scheduling.

Implementation
The course uses different teaching methods to promote student’s learning and discussions through lectures, seminars, and group exercises. Problem-based learning (PBL) via case studies is used continuously through the course.

**The course focuses on the following general skills **
Oral discussion and argumentation
Oral presentation

**The following is mandatory **
Seminars and group exercises.

Grading form

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.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved exam, approved presentation and completed mandatory parts

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. Many of our courses address knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for education. Students are welcome to suggest measures in the course design and implementation that lead to environmental improvements. For more information, see SLU’s website, [www.slu.se](). SLU is also a PRME-certified university, Principles for Responsible Management Education ([http://www.unprme.org/)]().

Responsible department

Department of Forest Economics