Change Management (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

After a course a student -knows and understands different change models in organizational context -knows how individuals see and are impacted by change -can plan approaches to ease change in individuals and organizations -can communicate and explain the need for change and how the change will be initiated

Content

Introduction-what is change from different perspectives Managing change process Recognizing the needs for change Diagnosing change needs Managing and leading change process Implementing and sustaining change Learning from change

Location and time

The course includes two recommended distance learning sessions via Zoom. The students will be provided a link to the meetings in the beginning of the implementation. Saturday 9.5.2026 9-15 Saturday 16.5.2026 9-15 In addition the learning sessions, the students can book optional guidance sessions with the teachers on scheduled dates. Friday 15.5.2026 12-18 Friday 22.5.2026 9-15 The student will have access to the ItsLearning course platform from the start date of the implementation. Published reservations can be seen in Lukkarikone at: https://lukkarit.centria.fi/.

Materials

The materials used on the implementation consist of materials provided by teachers as well as materials obtained by the students. All of the course material by teachers can be found on the ItsLearning course platform at the beginning of the course. Recommended learning material: Hayes, J. 2002. The theory and practice of change management. 4th ed. Houndmills: Palgrave MacMillan. Available at: https://drnishikantjha.com/booksCollection/THE%20theory%20and%20practice%20of%20change%20management%20(%20PDFDrive%2 0).pdf

Teaching methods

The learning methods used in the implementation include assignments/learning assignments, familiarizing with literature, case studies and practical examples, and lectures.

Employer connections

The course includes working life cooperation in the form of working life assignments, expert guests, and working life case examples.

Exam schedules

The implementation does not include an exam.

International connections

The content of the tasks is internationally oriented. The course uses entirely English-language learning materials. The language of instruction is English.

Completion alternatives

It is possible to complete the course through studification. Studification means the recognition of the competence produced by on-the-job learning during studies in the form of credits. Studification always requires a specified studification plan drawn up with the teacher.

Student workload

5 credits corresponds to 135 of the student's work, which is divided as follows: - distance learning 2 x 6 hours - optional guidance sessions 2 x 15 min - independent study 123 hours

Qualifications

Bachelor degree is essential to start this course.