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In the course, the scholarly discipline of leadership is introduced and discussed from various psychological, societal and historical contexts. To highlight the importance of communication for leadership, role-plays are conducted, focusing on the application on and effect of psychological communication strategies. In analysing the role-plays, the student trains the adequate use of psychological theory and empirical findings to interpret various interpersonal processes from various leadership perspectives. The course provides basic psychological knowledge in conflict and conflict management and appropriate strategies to prevent and handle conflict. Finally, the student plans and conducts, under supervision, an organisational analysis, which results are analysed using psychological theories and empirical findings in the discipline of leadership. The importance of diversity and gender for effective leadership is continuously outlined throughout the course.
Classes are conducted in the form of lectures, group works, presentations, supervisions, exercises and seminars. The module requires students to study the literature independently and to conduct exercises on their own.
Supervision is only provided for the duration of the course. Re-registered students are offered additional supervision if circumstances permit.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.