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Non-Profit Organizations and Leadership

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Spring Term 2026

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About the course

The course offers an in-depth exploration of the scientific field of non-profit organizations and leadership. The course covers theories and research on different sub-areas, including non-profit organizations, volunteering and social movements. The first module focuses on how organizational and leadership factors motivate people to work for non-profit organizations. The second module focuses on the role of organization and leadership in social movements, both as internal contexts for participants as well as external actors in relation to the broader environment. Throughout the course, these topics are linked to the student's practical experience of non-profit organizations.

Application and eligibility

Non-Profit Organizations and Leadership, 15 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Spring Term 2026 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

24 March 2026

Ends

7 June 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

90 credits in a major subject within the field of social sciences, where in 15 credits must be at the bachelor level. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in

Application code

UMU-A2650

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.

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Course is given by
Department of Sociology
Contactperson for the course is:
Department of Sociology