Competence Development for Professionals
Discover JIBS single subject courses. Take the step towards new knowledge, inspiration, and career development.
Every year, JIBS offers a selection of single-subject courses, aimed at those who are already working and seek to upgrade or add to their knowledge. The courses – tailored to offer you a refreshing learning experience – are based on cutting-edge research as well as practical insights. Our goal is to offer the most relevant competency development opportunities for managers and leaders.
The courses build on JIBS’ world-renowned research excellence in the areas of entrepreneurship, ownership, and renewal. This translates into courses on (for example) family business management, sustainability transition, financial management, and digital supply chain management.
By including JIBS single subject courses at JIBS part of your lifelong learning will not only facilitate your competence development but also add to your network of likeminded professionals and successful business leaders.
We also offer some of our regular programme courses as single subject courses. Studying these courses provide an opportunity for anyone seeking inspiration and new knowledge but not necessarily looking for a complete degree.
Please note that spots in the courses are allocated competitively.
Accelerating a Sustainability Transition, 15 ECTS
"Accelerating a Sustainability Transition" empowers sustainability change makers to accelerate their organization's transition towards regenerative sustainability. By exploring value chains, ecosystems, and social dynamics of transformation, the course provides a roadmap to align with the 1.5-degree target and Agenda 2030 goals. The course offers regular dialogues, coaching, and mentoring sessions to empower individuals to coach their organization towards sustainability.
Online meetings are scheduled on a weekly basis Friday 9-11am CET and recorded for participants who can’t attend.
Weekly 2-hours preparation time is recommended (watching videos + reading material).
Find out more detail at the course page.
Digital Supply Chain Management, 15 ECTS
Excellent opportunity for practitioners in the field of supply chain management to enhance their skills and knowledge in the rapidly changing digital landscape. You will learn about the development of digital supply chain strategies, the management of digital initiatives, and the use of digital technologies to improve supply chain innovation and resilience. The course is designed to equip you with the key competencies needed to promote and manage digital transformation in your organizations, giving you a competitive edge in dynamic and volatile market conditions.
Find out more detail at the course page.
Family Business Management, 15 ECTS
Gain valuable insights into family business success with Jönköping International Business School's certified online course. Tailored for owners, managers, practitioners, and next-generation members, this course offers flexible online learning based on the latest research from CeFEO.
Find out more detail at the course page.
Leading Change: Accelerating AI Adoption, 5 ECTS
The course "Leading Change: Accelerating AI Adoption" provides you with the latest AI knowledge and practical leadership tools to drive change in your organization. You will gain insights into AI's global impact and learn how to develop strategies for effectively implementing AI in rapidly changing business environments. The course is delivered online and combines interactive lectures with practical case studies, making it ideal for those who want to lead AI-driven development in their field.
Find out more detail at the course page.
Management Accounting for Small and Medium Size Enterprises, 7,5 ECTS
The course aims to highlight the role of financial management as a tool for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to achieve their goals and implement strategies. The course demonstrates the significance of financial management for businesses, different methods and models used in financial management, and how these can be applied. Analysis and critical reasoning around the causes and effects of financial management are also included. Areas of focus include costs, budgeting, and performance measurement in the context of SMEs.
* This course is delivered in Swedish
Find out more detail at the course page.
Strategic Competence Development, 7,5 ECTS
The course aims to equip and develop individuals with the competence needed to upskill their existing skills in response to crises. The course focuses on key functional aspects of organizational strategy such as leadership, change, culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It is a theoretically and practically oriented course and is based on real case studies.
Find out more detail at the course page.
Strategic Human Resource Management, 7,5 ECTS
Explore the critical role of human resources in organizational development and strategy in our course on Strategic Human Resource Management. Learn to align HR with business objectives in complex environments, focusing on strategic HR systems, recruitment, talent management, and more. Ideal for professionals in management and HR looking to deepen their strategic expertise.
Find out more detail at the course page.
Sustainability and Responsible Ownership, 15 ECTS
Designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainable business practices and develop strategies for responsible ownership. With a focus on sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and ethics in business, the course is taught by experienced faculty members with practical knowledge and expertise in the field.
Find out more detail at the course page.
Sustainability for SME Practitioners, 3 ECTS
Exceptional opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners and managers who are interested in incorporating sustainable practices into their businesses. This three-credit course will equip participants with the necessary knowledge and tools to identify and assess the environmental and social impact of their operations and make informed decisions that contribute to sustainability. By taking this course, SMEs can improve their competitiveness, reduce their environmental footprint, and contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable economy.
The course is co-financed by Jönköping International Business School and Region Jönköping.
* This course is delivered in Swedish
Find out more detail at the course page.
Tailored courses:
Lifelong learning can be a collaboration between JIBS and your employer. To support skills development in the organization, we can develop tailored courses or training programs together with you. Please read more about this under the heading: Collaborate with JIBS.
If you cannot submit your application to our courses through the central system, please apply via JU Local Admissions External link, opens in new window..
- Coordinator
- Jönköping International Business School
- adam.al-azzawi@ju.se
- +46 36-550 2472