Change Leadership

  • Price
    100 € + 0% VAT
  • Delivery method
    Online
  • Language
    English
  • Scope
    5 ECTS
  • Course dates
  • Last application date
  • Entry requirements
    A bachelor degree and at least two years work experience gained after completing the higher education degree.

Develop your leadership skills and learn to drive change and innovation in healthcare. Explore change management, inclusive leadership and entrepreneurship, and gain practical tools to create empowering work environments.

Course overview

During this master’s level course you will gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to lead change and drive innovation in organizations, with a particular focus on healthcare. You will critically appraise change theories, analyze leadership development, and explore forces shaping organizational transformation. Through practical case studies and interactive learning, you develop strategies to foster innovation, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship. The course emphasizes cultural sensitivity, advanced communication skills, and change leadership in healthcare settings.

Who is this programme for

A bachelor degree and at least two years work experience gained after completing the higher education degree.

What you will learn

You will develop your change management and leadership competencies, with a focus on innovation in healthcare organisations.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Evaluate change theories and identify drivers of innovation and creativity.
  • Analyse leadership in modern organisations, particularly in healthcare.
  • Identify opportunities for organisational change, innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Promote inclusive and empowering change in the workplace.
  • Challenge established practices with curiosity and an open mind.
  • Identify opportunities to drive change in healthcare.
  • Apply strategies to foster an innovative and inclusive work environment through cultural sensitivity and effective communication.

Study format and schedule

The Healthcare Leadership programme is entirely online and it requires active commitment during online sessions, as peer-learning and self-driven learning activities are the foundation for deep learning.

The programme will start in January 2027, and the exact timetable will be announced at a later date.

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