course overview

This course is the introductory course to the Master of Educational Management and Leadership programme. The goal of the course is to give a broad overview of the whole programme and to explain the interconnectedness of different courses. The course builds a bridge from the historical roots of leadership, and management to the future orientation in educational leadership. This course focuses also on different definitions and dimensions of leadership, core elements of organizational behaviour, organizational culture, and organizational change. The aim is to give perspective to the most important elements of leadership dimensions in educational organizations. Special attention is given to behaviour and interaction, to the role of an educational leader, to organizational culture, and to leadership for strategic learning.