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MLI21A030 - Introduction to Management, Lectures, 20.9.2021-8.10.2021

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: 20.09.2021 - 08.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren, Patrick Simek

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MLI21A030

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.

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