Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) describe and apply fundamental concepts and theories in contemporary management, 2) distinguish in practice different decision-making processes, and management and leadership styles, and evaluate their effectiveness in various contexts, 3) analyze the importance of good communication for successful management practice, explain the effectiveness of communication acts and identify ways to improve communication effectiveness, 4) use theories of motivation to account for one s own and others behavior in management contexts, 5) identify how creativity and innovation can be used to improve an organizational process or product, and 6) demonstrate ethical and socially responsible decision-making and management practice.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 12.10.2020 - 30.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Patrick Simek
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course requires students to demonstrate in practice an understanding of four commonly stated functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. It provides a basic introduction to concepts, theories and practices relevant to the exercise of management in contemporary organizations. Students are expected to read widely from academic literature provided in the course about management concepts and models and demonstrate their ability to apply concepts and models to enact choices about actions and make sense of the consequences of those actions.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none
- Teacher: Simek Patrick