BIP: Leaders for Digital and Sustainable Futures: Gaining Experience in Arctic Norway

University of Cádiz, NORD University
Online: 12.04-14.05.2027 | On-site (Bodø): 14.06. – 18.06.2027
180 hours in total

The course explores how organisations put digital innovation and sustainability goals into practice. Through visits to organisations located above the Arctic circle, students examine the choices leaders face: whose interests matter, how trust enables cooperation, and how organisations account for their actions. The course connects governance in complex environments, digital transformation and sustainability management. Working on an organisational case, students map stakeholder relationships, compare possible responses and develop a practical improvement proposal. Asynchronous online modules, with recorded lectures, prepare students for the five-day programme in Bodø, Norway. Online opening and closing sessions bring students together before travel. Field visits, guided reflection and project mentoring help students to develop their group reports and prepare for presentations, which marks the course completion. In addition to versatile educational activities, the students need to be prepared to experience all wonderful out-of-class activities the Norwegian summer has to offer!

The University of Cadiz can propose up to 5 students for participation and up to 2 students on the waiting list. Each other SEA-EU university can propose 1 student for participation and 2 students on the waiting list. The University of Udine (non-SEA-EU partner) can participate with up to 5 students.

Sandra Wiik, sandra.wiik@nord.no