For programme directors

Here you will find information related to the responsibilites of the programme director such as: 

• areas of responsibilities
• revising the programme curriculumn 
• conducting programme evaluations

Areas of responsibilities

Programme directors at LUSEM are assigned a range of responsibilities pertaining to their respective programmes. 

The programme director holds responsibility for: 

• that programme development aligns with EHL’s strategy and objectives, both in content and pedagogy. The role includes providing needed information to support decisions about curriculum revisions
   
• ensuring that the programme carries out quality assurance in accordance with cycles 1–2 of the Quality Assurance and Development system
   
• conducting programme evaluations and compiling programme reports in accordance with Cycle 3 of the EHL Quality Assurance and Development system
   
• for conducting Assurance of Learning (AoL) in accordance with Cycle 3 of EHL’s Quality Assurance and Development system. Responsibilities include regularly updating the curriculum map and data collection plan, collecting data for AoL results, proposing changes based on AoL outcomes, monitoring the implementation of these changes, and participating in the annual meeting with EHL’s AoL committee
   
• contributing to a strategic analysis every three years at programme level known as the “business intelligence scan” (BISC) in accordance with Cycle 4 of EHL’s Quality Assurance and Development system, and participating in EHL’s national and international networks for programme development
   
• organising both the programme introduction and the graduation ceremony
   
• convening a programme council comprising teaching staff members and student representatives
   
• maintaining effective cooperation with all participating departments
   
• providing a comprehensive programme description and ensuring that all information regarding the programme remains accurate and current.

In addition to above, programme directors on Master’s programmes are responsible for:

• assessing specific access requirements and evaluating applications throughout the admissions process.

The programme director collaborates closely with the programme coordinator and the director of study on many of these tasks.

Programme curricula

ADMINISTRATION, REVISION AND DEADLINES

LUSEM constantly strives to further develop the programme portfolio. The Faculty Board decides on establishment of new programmes and the Associate Vice Dean (with responsibility for education) decides on revisions. The programme curricula are administrated by the Dean's office.

Revision

For revision of a programme curriculum, instructions are given below. Keep in mind that changes needs to be done well ahead of time, especially if it involves a new programme code in Ladok (change of programme title, requirements or selection method). You find the dates under the section Deadlines below.

Pernilla Honoré is administrating programme curricula for programmes in Business Administration. Linda Öberg is administrating curricula for all other programmes. 

1. Discuss the changes with the Associate Vice Dean (with responsibility for education). If the changes are approved, proceed to step 2.
2. Request word files of the latest version of the programme curriculumn (one in Swedish and one in English) from Linda Öberg or Pernilla Honoré.
3. Switch on the function Track changes in Word to clearly mark the changes and insert the changes in both versions (Swedish and English).
4. Fill in the change card (ändringskort) "Change of programme curriculum".
5. Change card and word files are sent to Linda Öberg or Pernilla Honoré.
6. You will get feedback as the case is processed.

Deadlines

* next upcoming year

Programme evaluations

Programme evaluations on first and second cycle studies