Kursinnehåll
Responsible Leadership
Innehåll:
• Leadership theories • Ethics and responsibility in leadership • Strategies • Coaching leadership
Mål:
The student • Can evaluate critically leadership theories and apply them in practice • Can identify challenges in leadership • Knows how to investigate corporate social responsibility as ethical guideline for leadership in business, societal and cultural environments • Can align a coaching approach in leadership • Develops an ability for strategic overviews
Prestationssätt:
Lessons, discussions, case studies, scenarios, and development project, flipped learning.
Tidpunkt:
09.10 kl. 09 – 16, Campus Åbo 20.10 kl. 17 – 19.30, online 17.11 kl. 17 – 19.30, online 24.11 kl. 17 – 19.30, online 08.12 kl. 17 – 19.30, online
Datum:
5.10.2026 - 10.12.2026
Plats:
Åbo, Biskopsgatan 8
Institution:
Institutionen för företagsekonomi
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Eva Holmberg
Kurskod:
SBD25LL02-3004
Språk:
EN
Applied Research and Development Design
Innehåll:
• Understanding Applied Research o Definition and significance o Differences between basic and applied research • Research and Development Approaches o Various methodologies o Selecting the appropriate approach for different tasks o Data Collection and Analysis Strategies o Techniques for gathering data o Methods for analysing data effectively • The Development Work Process o Steps involved in development projects • Best practices for managing development work • Research Ethics o Ethical considerations in research • Ensuring Integrity and Compliance o Applied Research in Organizational Development • Role of applied research in enhancing organizational growth • Case studies and practical applications
Mål:
The student • Identifies the development tasks of organizations and companies and select the appropriate research approach and data collection methods for these tasks. • Can plan and schedule a research and development project effectively. • I able to utilize key concepts related to research and development methods. • Can apply chosen research and development approaches and data collection strategies in their development or thesis plans, or in project work during the course. • Thinks critically when selecting research and development approaches and sources. • Implements results from research and development work in organizational development. • Evaluates the success of the applied research approach and the suitability of the research methods in their thesis projects or other projects. • Justifies the chosen research approach and methods, and critically assess the selected research approach, data collection methods, literature, and empirical data. • Leverages the results of research and development projects at a strategic level in organizational development work.
Prestationssätt:
• Contact lessons • Teamwork • Independent studies • Online studies • Own research and development • Flipped learning
Tidpunkt:
24.09 kl. 17 – 19.30, online 29.09 kl. 17 – 19.30, online 13.10 kl. 17 - 19.30, online 27.10 kl. 17 – 19.30, online 30.10 kl. 09 – 16, Campus Åbo
Datum:
22.9.2026 - 3.11.2026
Plats:
Åbo, Biskopsgatan 8
Institution:
Institutionen för företagsekonomi
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Maria Engberg, Eva Holmberg
Kurskod:
SBD25RD01-3002
Språk:
EN
Circular Economy and Business Design
Innehåll:
Principles of Circular Economy - Principles of resource efficiency, waste minimization, and closed-loop systems. Principles of Business Design - Designing sustainable business models aligned with circular principles. Integration of Circular Economy into Strategy - How companies embed circularity into operations and value chains. Innovation and Collaboration - Tools for co-creation and stakeholder engagement in circular ecosystems. One day innovation camp
Mål:
The student - Knows the principles of circular economy and business design. - Is able apply these concepts in real-world business contexts - Can work in an international team with goal-orientation
Prestationssätt:
Flipped classroom approach for active participation. Group projects and collaborative learning
Tidpunkt:
03.09.2026 at 5 – 7.30pm, online 17.09.2026 at 5 – 7.30pm, online 01.10.2026 at 5 – 7.30pm, online 15.10.2026 at 5 – 7.30pm, online
Datum:
1.8.2026 - 31.10.2026
Plats:
Åbo, Biskopsgatan 8
Institution:
Institutionen för företagsekonomi
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Fredrik Strandberg
Kurskod:
SBD26BD06-3001
Språk:
EN
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