Sociological Perspectives on Organization and Leadership

About this programme

This master’s level course aims to introduce advanced students to a range of sociological theories, concepts and empirical studies in the fields of organizations, leadership and labor markets. After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to explain the differences between various organizational, leadership and interaction theories, and relate them to each other. They should also be able to critically analyze different organisational, leadership and interaction theories from a sociological perspective. Additionally, the student is expected to be able to understand, explain and analyze contemporary workplace and labor market phenomena using the theories covered in the course. The course is structured around lectures. Each lecture is followed by a seminar, aimed at using theoretical knowledge to better understand organizations in practice. The course is examined through a written home exam, in which questions are answered in essay form, as well as through written assignments during the course, and through attendance and active participation in seminars. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes.