Personal Development and Management

Leadership and Personal Development

This program focuses on leadership and personal development. It offers knowledge in organizational psychology and management. Students gain skills in labor law and HR. The aim is to improve leadership capabilities. It helps in handling personnel matters effectively.

Program Details

The program is called Personalutvikling og ledelse. It is a certificate/diploma program. It lasts for 1 year. The instruction language is Norwegian (nob). The program is offered part-time. It is worth 30 study credits. The start date is in August.

Admission Requirements

General university admission is required. Alternatively, applicants can qualify through prior learning. The application deadline is April 15. For prior learning, the deadline is March 1.

Study and Career Prospects

The program covers organizational development and HR. It provides a foundation for administrative tasks. Graduates can pursue further studies. This includes a year-long program or a bachelor's degree. Further education can lead to master's studies.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.