Course note
This course will begin running in fall 2026.
About this course
This course aims to equip future leaders with skills that will enable them to engage in social change across lines of difference. Leadership happens at many levels in society, and we are all leaders in various contexts of our lives. So, you do not have to aspire to become a CEO or any other kind of personnel leader to sign up for this course.
We believe that the grand challenges we face today will require undergoing processes of inner transformation, contemplation, and deep reflection. Studying abroad offers students a unique opportunity to cultivate these essential leadership skills that will enable them to intentionally take agency as change leaders.
Syllabus
Fall 2026(draft)
Go to syllabusThis is a draft syllabus. The final syllabus will be available here a few days prior to the new course’s first start date.
Faculty
Peter Rantzau
FacultyMaster (Strategy, Organisation and Leadership;Copenhagen Business School, 2001), BA (Communication, Colorado State University, 1993). Previously employed as General Manager at From Function, Rosendahl A/S (2004-2006), International Brand Director at Pandora A/S (2006-2008), Joint CEO at Munio/Rainforest Protection Initiative (2008-2012), Head of Department at Profilrejser (2013-2014). Present Managing Director of Kinraden since 2014 as well as External Lecture at Copenhagen Business School. With DIS since 2015.
Ditte Marie Egebjerg-Rantzau
FacultyCand. mag. in Nordic Literature and French, University of Copenhagen. BA studies in French Literature, Paul Valéry University, Montpellier, France. Vice Consul at the Royal Danish Consulate of Ethiopia (2000). Educator at Novo Nordisk and Mærsk (>2006). Areas of specialization: Memory studies, postcolonial studies and civic education. With DIS since 2006.