Syllabus

Leadership and Operational Management in Social Work

Code
ASA2BA
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Social Work (SAA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Social Work1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 10 December 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 10 December 2024.
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge about and critically evaluate theories and concepts with relevance to leadership within social work
  • demonstrate and critically evaluate conditions and obstacles in relation to operational management within social work
  • demonstrate and critically evaluate, within a social work context, theories and concepts with relevance to collaboration and communication within and between organisations.

Abilities and capabilities

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • apply theories about and research on organisations, leadership and operational management in relation to the context of social work
  • identify, reflect upon and evaluate the significance of collaboration and communication within and between organisations in relation to the context of social work, nationally and internationally
  • identify opportunities for sustainable operational management within social work using current research and theories.

Values and attitudes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • evaluate the relevance of operational management in social work in a changing world
  • evaluate the significance of equal treatment and diversity in leadership

Course Content

The course contain three themes:

  • Organisational theory and leadership theory
  • Operational management
  • Collaboration and communication

Assessment

Seminars, written assignments, take-home examination.

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Number of credits:

  • Seminars, assignments, take-home examination, 7.5 credits.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Seminars, assignments, take-home examination - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • 90 credits in Social Work or Social Care, including a thesis of 15 credits

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.