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MLI21A030 - Introduction to Management, Lecture, 14.10.2024-1.11.2024

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: 14.10.2024 - 01.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Xiaoshi Kinnunen, Joan Lofgren

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. Sustainability is discussed in the course as an essential element of contemporary management, within a corporate governance framework.              

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 2
    2024-2025 Module 3
    2025-2026 Module 2
    2025-2026 Module 3

    Registration:

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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