Program Overview
The Award in Essentials of Management is a Level 5 course that provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply management practices, grow a business, and manage an organization effectively. The program covers core management functions such as planning, control, organizing, and leadership, as well as essential business concepts like market segmentation, business planning, and project management. Upon completion, graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in various management roles.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Award in Essentials of Management is a Level 5 course accredited with 8 ECTS. The program's objective is to provide students with the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to apply management practices, grow a business, and manage a business, based on the best current practices used in consultancy roles in applying management practices in various organizations.
Course Content
- Planning
- Control
- Organizing
- Leadership
- Market Segmentation and Positioning
- Developing & using a Business Plan
- Designing and Building Organization
- Basic Principles of Project Management
- The Value Chain
- Basic Principles of Quality and TQM
- Agile Principles of Project Management
- The Learning Organization
Modules
Session 1 - Planning
An in-depth exploration of the planning function of management, including setting goals, developing strategies, and allocating resources.
Session 2 - Control
A comprehensive examination of the control function, covering monitoring performance, evaluating results, and taking corrective action.
Session 3 - Organizing
A thorough analysis of the organizing function, including structuring the organization, designing jobs, and managing human resources.
Session 4 - Leadership
An in-depth study of leadership theory and practice, encompassing motivating employees, creating a positive work environment, and managing change.
Session 5 - Market Segmentation and Positioning
An exploration of market segmentation and positioning strategies, including identifying customer needs, segmenting the market, and developing a positioning strategy.
Session 6 - Developing & using a Business Plan
A step-by-step guide to developing and using a business plan, including market research, financial planning, and operations planning.
Session 7 - Designing and Building Organization
An examination of the principles of organization design, including organizational structure, job design, and work processes.
Session 8 - Basic Principles of Project Management
An introduction to the fundamental principles of project management, including project planning, execution, and control.
Session 9 - The Value Chain
An analysis of the value chain concept, including its components, benefits, and applications.
Session 10 - Basic Principles of Quality and TQM
An exploration of the basic principles of quality management and Total Quality Management (TQM).
Online – Eur 610 & Blended – Eur 810
