Kursplan

SYLLABUS

Management of Health and Welfare Organization 3 with focus on Strategic Personnel Management , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Other subject in behavioural science - BE9
SUBJECT AREA   Healthcare Administration

COURSE CODE

724G07

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- critically review health and welfare organisations from different socio-psychological theories,
- carry out a theoretical analysis of the interplay between client/patient, profession and organisation,
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of the research process,
- plan and design studies with an advanced quantitative as well as qualitative method,
- independently carry out a study, analyse and present collected data with a relevant scientific and theoretical anchorage and considering ethical aspects.

CONTENTS

The Individual in the Health and Welfare Organization, 7.5 HE credits (Individen i vård- och omsorgssystemet)

In the course, theoretical perspectives and central concepts within social psychology are covered. An important element is to, based on socio-psychological conceptualisation, examine and analyse the interplay and communication of individuals and groups in an organisational context. This comprises the interplay between staff, user and organisation, as well as socio-psychological aspects on organisations in change. Central socio-psychological concepts and processes that are covered are, for example, identity formation, occupational socialisation, communication and conversation, as well as power.

Research Methodology II, 7.5 HE credits (Vetenskaplig metod II)

- The logic of the research process of qualitative method approaches
- Data collection techniques
- Descriptive and theory-generating qualitative analysis, respectively
- Presentation of results
- Quality criteria.

Thesis, 15 HE credits (Uppsats)

The student should write a work, based on scientific theorising and research, and choose models, technologies and methods. The essay should satisfy the theoretical, methodological and disposition requirements that are set for the advanced level. The essay should contain a critical reflection on the own work and follow the formalities that the supervisor and examiner prescribe.

TEACHING

Apart from participating in lectures and reading literature, the student should participate in group assignments and, independently or in groups, carry out prescribed seminar assignments and write an essay. The student should, independently or with another student, based on scientific theorising and research and with own choices of models, technologies and methods write an individual assignment.

EXAMINATION

The examination formats vary, depending on the contents and set-up of the different modules. The course is examined continuously via defence and review of group assignments and prescribed assignments, and essay at compulsory seminars. The student should defend his or her independent work, carry out a review of other work and participate actively in planned thesis activity. Detailed information can be found in the study guide.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Passed Strategic Personnel Management 1 and 2, or the equivalent.

GRADING

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Management of Health and Welfare Organization 3 with focus on Strategic Personnel Management
Ledning av hälso- och välfärdsorganisationer 3 med inriktning mot strategiskt personalarbete, fördjupningskurs

Department responsible
for the course or equivalent: IBL - Department of Behavioural Science and Learning

Registrar No: 2010-00180

Course Code: 724G07

Exam codes: see Local Computer System

Subject/Subject Area : Other subject in behavioural science - BE9

Level		Education level			Subject Area Code		Field of Education
G2X		Basic level					SA

The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2011-01-21