Leadership skills of the future (5cr)

Code: 5D00DW76-3002

General information

Enrollment: 11.08.2025 - 15.02.2026; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 06.10.2025 - 30.04.2026; Implementation is running.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Unit: SeAMK Master School

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 200

Degree programmes: Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management

Teachers: Jenni Kantola

Teacher in charge: Elisa Kannasto

Scheduling groups: Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10 . Open UAS : 10.)

Groups: MDM25
Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management; IBM25K
Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management; IBM25
Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management

Small groups: Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Course: 5D00DW76

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

Course is divided into six work packages that cover core themes of leadership skills. Each theme includes reading material and short reflective tasks. Work packages will be compiled into a portfolio. New wp will be opened weekly. First work package opens on Monday 6th of October.
1. Communication Skills
2. Strategic Thinking
3. Emotional Intelligence
4. Coaching & Mentoring
5. Conflict Resolution
6. Diversity & Inclusion

Objective

The student is familiar with supervisory duties, responsibilities and future requirements. The student recognizes the requirements of supervisory work and the organization in the present and in the future. The student is able to assess what kind of leader he/she is regarding his/her personality and is able to develop his/her own supervisory work.

Content

Management of one's own performance and time management
Transformational leadership
Management of work motivation
Managing well-being at work
Leadership and interaction
Leader's emotional intelligence
Leadership profile

Materials

Material will be available in Moodle. Course material will consist of short lectures and latest research and topical business journal publications.

Teaching methods

Self-paced online course in English.

Exam schedules

Portfolio-based assessment, graded 1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is aware of the importance and elements of leadership skills. The student has shown ability to understand the basic concepts of the topic. The student's outputs show a tolerable command of the operational concepts in practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply leadership skills. The student's actions and outputs show good command of the operational concepts in business management. The student is able to clearly assess supervisory work and its elements and develop their own supervisory skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply, analyze and develop leadership skills. The student's actions and outputs show strong command of the operational concepts in business management and its development. The student shows excellent skills in critically analyzing supervisory work and its elements and develop their own supervisory skills with an evaluative approach.

Further information

To support flexibility and support your individual working pace, the final project for this course can be submitted by choosing one of three alternative deadlines.