Organisational Development (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course, the student understands the meaning of managed and conscious development work for the organization’s operations. The student recognizes the background assumptions of different development approaches and possible applications. The student knows how to plan and implement development measures in an organisation and evaluate the effectiveness of different development measures in change processes. The student can apply the core contents of the course in their own development project.

Content (course unit)

* Organizational Development (OD) approach * Organizational change and renewal * Internal and external change factors * Developing groups and teams * Barriers to change

Prerequisites (course unit)

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor level)

Location and time

Ti 9.9.2025, 17.00-20.00, Online Ke 17.9.2025, klo 17.00-20.00, Online Ti 23.9.2025, 17.00-20.00, Online Ti 7.10.2025, 17.00-20.00, Online Ti 21.10.2025, 17.00-20.00. Online

Exam schedules

The course is based on course assignments. Therefore, retake of assignments is not possible in this course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The overall grade for the course is determined as follows: 0-49 points = Fail/0 50-59 = 1 60-69 = 2 70-79 = 3 80-89 = 4 90-100 = 5

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Written assignments, learning diaries, reading circle.

Learning materials

Learning materials and readings are provided through the course's Moodle page.

Student workload

1 ECTS = 27 hours of work from the student (total 135 hours during the course)

Content scheduling

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Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

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