Module Provider: |
School of Agriculture, Policy and Development |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
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Bailey |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
To develop students' broad understanding of the economic, technological and social aspects of management, in the context of how different business operate. Students will be introduced to the management techniques available to and used by managers to plan and operate as a business. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
At the end of the module you should have developed the following management and core skills:
Management skills:
The management process - appreciate the relevance of basic business concepts (planning, organising, leadership and control), establish and compare alternative business objectives, understand how and why businesses plan and make decisions, apply the concepts of control, recognise the value of leadership and human resource management, and understand differences in organisational structures and behaviour.
Marketing - describe the functions of marketing management and its role in business management
Core skills:
Report writing - developing both presentational and analytical skills
Analytical thinking - developing numeracy, literacy, reasoning and appraisal skills.
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Additional outcomes:
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Outline content:
Topics covered will include the following:
Introduction to management and the management process
The managers' wider environment
Planning, setting objectives, and decision making
Strategic management
Organising, organisational structures and behaviour
Human resource management
Leadership and functions of leadership
Business control and financial management
Marketing management. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Preparatory lectures - introducing key business concepts and basic techniques
Exercises - a series of in class exercises focusing on the students' characteristics, personalities and business acumen
Directed learning - reflecting on your experiences, use will also be made of appropriate websites
Lectures will include a series of exercises and discussion to reinforce and apply what has been learned. Students will be expected to present their thoughts on selected aspects of the module. |
Contact hours:
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20 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
10 |
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| Total hours |
100 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Case studies will be assigned based on the programme that the student is following. Students are expected to produce a written report (guideline 6,000 words, students will not be penalised for exceeding this) (45%). To facilitate the case study work students are required to complete two short answer questions (reflective practice) at the end of each lecture (5%).
Relative percentage of coursework: 50%
Penalties for late submission:
Standard University rule applies: 10% marks deducted for work submitted up to one week late. Work submitted more than one week late will be awarded a zero mark.
Examinations:
One hour examination paper in Summer term
Relative percentage of examination: 50%
Requirements for a pass:
40% overall course mark
Reassessment arrangements:
By re-examination in August/September |
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