Course content
Personal Development and Internal Communication
Content:
Definitions and objectives of personnel development Continuous learning as a part of the organization's competitiveness Establishment of goals, performance monitoring and measurement, implementation of control systems, and the role of leadership in these processes Talent development and succession planning as a competitive advantage Internal communication as a competitive advantage in organizations Communication, conflict resolution, and techniques for conflict resolution Verbal, non-verbal communication techniques, and presentation skills Communication skills for an inclusive environment Confidentiality, privacy, legal requirements, and fairness
Goal:
The student - Understands the role of personnel development and the importance of skills enhancement - Knows how to develop performance management and management systems - Is familiar with and proficient in talent development and succession planning - Recognizes the importance of leadership in internal communication and can create an internal communication strategy - Has knowledge in problem-solving and conflict management - Understands the significance of ethical and legal considerations in internal communication
Date:
1.1.2027 - 31.7.2027
Place:
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Faculty:
Faculty of Business
Teacher:
Kajsa From
Course Code:
FEK24LP02-3002
Language:
SV
Me as a Leader - Identity and Goal Orientation
Content:
Leadership styles from a theoretical perspective Analysis of personal leadership competencies Development plan for personal leadership Theories and standards for quality managment and performance managment
Goal:
The student - Understands leadership styles and theories - Gains self-awareness and engaging in self-reflection - Recognizes the importance of ethics, integrity, and change management - Discoveres own leadership identity and creates a development plan - Understands various theories and standards for performance management and linking them to practical processes
Timing:
Online, vårtermin 2026.
Date:
21.1.2026 - 11.3.2026
Faculty:
Faculty of Business
Only Online:
Yes
Teacher:
Anna Stenman, Kajsa From
Course Code:
FEK24LF01-3003
Language:
SV
Strategy and Organizational Culture
Content:
Definitions, examples, and analyses of strategic concepts and organizational cultures Strategies and strategy processes Organizational cultures in relation to strategies Development of corporate strategy and culture
Goal:
The student - Can define and explain basic concepts in strategy, such as vision, mission, goals and strategic planning - Can apply strategic thinking to various scenarios and business challenges - Is able to identify and explain basic elements of organizational cultue, including values, norms and symbols - Can identify and analyze different types of organizational cultures and their characteristics - Understands the relationship between leadership, communication and organizational culture - Understands the processes of creating and changing organizational culture - Can evaluate strategies to promote an inclusive culture and manage cultural conflicts - Develops the ability to reflect one's own organizational culture and how it affects one's own behavior and work performance
Timing:
mars-maj 2026
Date:
11.3.2026 - 6.5.2026
Faculty:
Faculty of Business
Only Online:
Yes
Teacher:
Johan Back
Course Code:
FEK24LF02-3003
Language:
SV
Self-Directed Teams in Multicultural Environments
Content:
Self-managing team and teaming (Amy Edmondson) Coaching and facilitation Sustainable leadership and diversity An entrepreneurial approach Growth mindset Discussions and group work conducted and presented entirely in English, both orally and in writing.
Goal:
The student - Understands and applies coaching to support individual and group performance in self-managing teams - Can use a facilitating approach to facilitate effective meetings, collaboration, and decision-making in multicultural teams. - Develops a sustainable leadership perspective by considering economic, social, and environmental factors in leadership decisions. - Can manage diversity and promote inclusion by creating an environment where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and valued. - Develops and promotes an entrepreneurial approach within the team by encouraging initiative, innovation, and problem-solving. -Communicates in English in contexts related to self-managed teams and multicultural leadership. -Identifys and uses relevant terminology in coaching, facilitation, and intercultural collaboration. -Develops and presents solutions to problems in multicultural teams in English.
Date:
1.8.2026 - 31.12.2026
Place:
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Faculty:
Faculty of Business
Teacher:
Företagsekonomi Vasa 1
Course Code:
FEK25LM01-3001
Language:
SV
Corporate Aquisitions and Mergers
Content:
Equity financing (selling/buying equity for financing product development/market entry, etc.) Acquisition, Merger, Joint Venture, and Greenfield EU Market Surveillance Regulation Challenges and regulations concerning international expansion (Transfer Pricing, etc.) Legal Due Diligence (DD) Financial Due Diligence (DD) Commercial Due Diligence (DD) Risk Assessment
Goal:
The student - Understands the options for expansion - Can identify various issues regarding international corporate acquisitions and mergers - Can identify the three due diligence dimensions – seller and buyer - Can, based on relevant due diligence data, present and prepare a decision basis for expansion, assess the risks, and analyze and provide recommendations regarding an expansion strategy
Date:
1.1.2027 - 31.7.2027
Place:
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Faculty:
Faculty of Business
Teacher:
Företagsekonomi Vasa 1
Course Code:
FEK24LP01-3002
Language:
SV
Leading in Uncertainty
Content:
Leading towards a vision vs. a defined goal Group development and maturity GDQ model, Group Development Questionnaire (Wheelan) 5 dysfunctions of a team (Lencioni) Individuals in the group and their vertical development, 7 transformations of leadership (Thorbert) Working with uncertainty TOOKIG canvas
Goal:
The student - Understands the difference between goal-driven and goal-seeking processes and how to drive these processes in different ways - Is aware of and can utilize leadership tools in goal-seeking processes - Can identify the maturity level of a team and support its development appropriately in various developmental stages - Understands how individuals' development impacts the team and how to lead different individuals
Date:
1.9.2026 - 20.12.2026
Place:
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Faculty:
Faculty of Business
Teacher:
Kajsa From
Course Code:
FEK24LM02-3002
Language:
SV
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