Course Objectives

To expand upon the experiences of the MBA student by building a solid foundation of issues, practices, theories, and philosophies that constitute the study of management. Specifically:

- To examine management theory, techniques, and practices
- To develop a better understanding of management and organisational behaviour
- To integrate the knowledge, experiences, and skills of practitioners and academic study
- To improve the formulation, presentation, and defence of oral argument and opinion
- To improve management skills

Teaching Methods

Lectures, reading material, case studies, slide presentations, audio-visuals (documentaries), class discussions.

Assessment

One examinations at the end of the course (a 90-questions multiple choice exam).

Course Hours

Classroom: 32 hours
Self Study: 32 hours

i.e.: One hour of self study should accompany each hour of classroom instruction.
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE (Note: each session is comprised of 3 hours)

Session 1

- A Brief History of Management
- An Introduction to the Study of Management
- Change Management

Session 2

- Organisational Culture
- Management Application Theory

Session 3

- Ethics and Quality
- Conflict Management

Session 4

- Leadership and Vision
- Managerial Decison-Making

Session 5

- Managing by Objectives
- An Introduction to Industrial Sustainability

Session

- Waste Minimization in Industry
- Optimizing Workplaces and Productivity

Session 7

- The Hidden History of Products
- Service Economics

Session 8

- FINAL EXAM