Program Overview

Leading Change and Development in Welfare Organizations

This is an introductory course to the leading of change and development in public and private welfare organizations. The following topics are introduced: management and leadership; organization and organizational development; quality improvement and change; collaboration and communication. All subjects are discussed from an international perspective. Students are encouraged to contribute to the course content richness by relating to their own working experiences, mainly within public and private welfare organizations.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

About the Course

The course covers various aspects of leading change and development in welfare organizations, including management, leadership, organization, and quality improvement. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles of leading change and development in welfare organizations.

Eligibility

For non-programme students applying as freestanding course students, the requirements are:

• 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, environmental health or social sciences.
• English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2 from Swedish Upper secondary education.

Selection

• Academic credits
• Application

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 10,673
• Total fee: SEK 10,673

Course Schedule

• Starts: 3 February 2026
• Ends: 18 February 2026
• Number of credits: 4 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-F3042

Department

The course is given by the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health.