Strong leaders require exceptional change management skills, which are uniquely challenged within the public sector. This course presents ethical and sustainable decision-making principles for resource allocation and leadership which includes crisis management strategies and adaptive leadership in volatile environments.
This course explores strategic decision-making in turbulent markets blending theory with real world case application. Students will analyze frameworks for innovation, leadership and sustainability within a global setting. Tools and models for change will be applied to stimulating contextual environments. Application of metrics and other measures of success will be explored through the lens of the public sector landscape.
Exam info and full course description can be found in the course catalogue.
Requirements for taking the exam
In order to participate in the exam, there is an 11 days attendance requirement
Course specific:
To apply for the course, you must have passed a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics, Business Administration, or an equivalent degree.
It is a requirement to have a course/courses in: Organisational Behaviour, Quantitative Research Methods, Microeconomics
General:
Exchange students: nomination from your home university
Freemovers: documentation for English Language proficiency
You can read more about admission here.
Michele is an Adjunct Professor with the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada where she also holds a leadership role at a large urban teaching centre providing health and other public services. She is a surveyor with Accreditation Canada who travels internationally to lead teams that assess and improve quality in health systems. Her creative approach to leadership has contributed to a range of successful initiatives, as well as some valuable learning experiences.
