After a successful course, the student shall

- display knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of socio-technical systems in an operations management context
- display knowledge and understanding of different perspectives on leading daily work, change and innovation processes in socio-technical systems

- demonstrate the ability to design activity centered systems in operations.
- demonstrate skills in leading and participating in collaborative work including reflecting, reporting, and discussing the findings using contemporary presentation tools.

- demonstrate the ability to embrace interdisciplinary approaches, take different perspectives on socio-technical systems and critically reflect on the impact these have on economic, social and environmental sustainability
- demonstrate the ability to critically analyse how machines and humans interact and adapt in work processes
- demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for ongoing learning.

The course includes theories and methods for leadership using a socio-technical perspective. The following are examples of concepts and terms included in the course.

-leadership and complexity
-change and transformation
-learning in organizations
-dealing with uncertainty
-activity centered design
-introducing new advanced technology
-team effectiveness

Lectures, joint and self-led seminars and project work.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in engineering or technology. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics, and taken course Leading Sustainable Operations, 7.5 credits or the equivalent.. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Kursen bedöms med betygen 5, 4, 3 eller Underkänd.

The final grade for the course is based on a balanced set of assessments. The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Exercise	1 hp	U/G
Formative assessment	1 hp	U/G
Individual assignment	2 hp	5/4/3/U
Group project	3,5 hp	5/4/3/U

The literature list for the course will be provided two months before the course starts.