Leadership in Complex World (5cr)

Learning outcomes

Student is able to:
- discover the basics in systems thinking, principles and frameworks
- analyze the management of organizations from the systems thinking and complexity leadership theory perspectives
- construct and promote the scientific knowledge of systems thinking into management
- influence the use of systems thinking in working life
- strengthen own management competences in complex world

Teaching methods

HY00CB93 Leadership in Complex world / Johtajuus kompleksisessa maailmassa

Same course number for study in Finnish and in English; so verify the teaching language.
HY00CB93-3003 in FINNISH - Autumn 2006

The course is carried out as an interactive online implementation: The study is carried out as an online implementation and does not require an on-campus entry. There is no classroom teaching. The course is implemented in Canvas learning environment, which consists of study materials and assignments. The course requires activity and commitment into interactive study. Assignments may include personal feedback by teacher and peer-review.

The implementation of the course is supported by a learning environment built in Canvas.

Time and location

AUTUMN: The course begins in September and ends in November - detailed information will be provided by email before the course starts.
01.09.2026 - 23.11.2026
SPRING: The course begins in February and ends in May - - detailed information will be provided by email before the course starts.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Uhl-Bien, Mary; Marion, Russ & McKelvey, Bill (2007). Complexity Leadership Theory: Shifting leadership from the industrial age to the knowledge era. The Leadership Quarterly 18:298–318

Required literature will be informed in Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Complementary studies
The updated degree regulations came into effect from January 1, 2024. The previous degree regulations apply to completed studies, enrolments and decisions made before the entry into force (Tutkintosäänto 2024) - see the student intranet for details.

You demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes set for the study unit/project by completing the tasks (e.g. project work, exercises, exams or demonstrations) according to the implementation plan

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Information in Canvas.

Important dates

The degree regulations (2024): the student is expected to confirm her/ his participation on the course by active start: by introducing yourself (orientation module) by the deadline. Execute the introduction assignment as soon as possible and by the deadline. Inform that you are continuing with the course (or not) within the 2 week period once the Canvas is open.

Forms of internationality

[Kuvaa tässä kansainvälisyyden toteutumista opintojaksolla (esim. kansainväliset yhteistyötahot).
Tämän tietokentän sisältöjä tarkastellaan seurattaessa toteutustapoja ja strategisten tavoitteiden toteutumista.]

Student workload

The course is 5 ECTS - 1 ECTS requires 26,7 h of work by the student.

Content and scheduling

This basic course on complexity science focuses on to understand how systems thinking, complexity science and complexity leadership theory relate to managing organizations. It is an introductionary course to systems thinking and complexity science from a leadership perspective

Further information

Opinto on vaatimuksiltaan yamk-tutkintoon johtavan koulutuksen tasoa.

Opintototeutuksen laatua on arvioitu ja raportti itsearvioinnista löytyy Canvasista.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed on a Pass/Fail (HYV/HYL) scale, with point system. Maximum points is 100 - to pass, 70 points is needed

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a (0) 1 - 5 scale, with point system. Maximum points is 100 - to pass, 50 points is needed.
The grade for a study unit will be 0 (failed) if the student does not meet the learning outcomes set for the study unit.
Credits for study units and elements of implementations are entered into the study register after the implementation period.

Everyone at Laurea higher education are expected to follow good scientific practices, including proper reference to sources. Verify and ask about the practices if necessary. All study assignments are done individually, unless otherwise instructed in the assignment. In connection with the plagiarism inspection and the review of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) , the teacher will tell you separately.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student is not following the guidelines and/ or deadlines provided in Canvas.
Student has not executed the orientation module in given timeframe.
The completion of the course is rejected (HYL) if the student does not achieve the learning objectives set for the course.

The course is evaluated according to the Laurea Evaluation criteria for master studies framework

See student intra
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studyperformancesandevaluation/SitePages/Evaluation.aspx

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The course is evaluated according to the Laurea Evaluation criteria for master studies framework

See student intra
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studyperformancesandevaluation/SitePages/Evaluation.aspx

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The course is evaluated according to the Laurea Evaluation criteria for master studies framework

See student intra
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studyperformancesandevaluation/SitePages/Evaluation.aspx

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course is evaluated according to the Laurea Evaluation criteria for master studies framework

See student intra
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studyperformancesandevaluation/SitePages/Evaluation.aspx