Management and Organizational Theory: Bachelor course and thesis
Undergraduate level 30 credits (ECTS)
About the education
About Management
Management and organizational theory are about understanding and critically analyzing the conditions for organizing and leading in today's society. The organization and management of a company are juxtaposed and analyzed based on the institutional and cultural conditions that form the premises of the operations.
You will engage with current research and idea development in the form of original texts in the field. Phenomena within the management domain are subjected to critical and theoretically grounded analysis with themes such as power, responsibility, and relationships.
Course Package Contents
The course package consists of a theory course and a bachelor's thesis.
Management and Organizational Theory, 15 credits
The first part of the theory course focuses on theoretical perspectives as well as independent reading and reflection. In the second part, you will discuss and problematize issues related to organization and leadership in groups.
Bachelor's Thesis, 15 credits
The course concludes with a bachelor's thesis.
Note: Please disregard the information in the syllabus stating that the language of instruction is Swedish. Starting from the spring semester of 2026, the course will also be offered with English as the language of instruction.
Skills
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to describe, explain, problematize, and criticize theories of organization and leadership in relation to societal development. You will also be able to identify problems within the subject and design a study based on them.
After graduation
The aim of the course is to develop and prepare you for a professional life where you will work in and lead organizations and companies.
Examples of job titles include organizational/strategy consultant, product manager, marketing manager, project manager, finance and HR manager, and planning and investigation manager.
Facilities
Most of the School of Business, Economics and Law's activities are located at Vasagatan 1, but we also have facilities at Viktoriagatan 13. Additionally, at the Vasagatan 1 premises, you'll find the Economics Library, which is several floors high and has many study places.
Prerequisites and selection
Eligibility
Admission to the course requires at least 105 university credits, of which at least 45 credits must be from the following courses: FEK101 Business Administration, Organization and Leadership, 7.5 credits; FEK102 Business Administration, Marketing, 7.5 credits; FEK103 Business Administration, Financial Accounting, 7.5 credits; FEK104 Business Administration, Management Accounting, FEK201 Business Administration, Strategic Marketing Management, 7.5 credits; FEK202 Business Administration, Strategy, 7.5 credits; FEK203 Business Administration,Economic and Financial Management, 7.5 credits; and FEK204 Business Administration, Operations Management, 7.5 credits. Alternatively, credits can be from FEG100 Business Administration 1, Introductory course, 30 credits, and FEG200 Business Administration 2, Intermediate course 30 credits, or equivalent courses.
Selection
Higher education credits, maximum 165 credits