BUS1001 : Introduction to Management and Organisation
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Susan Addison
- Demonstrator: Dr Les Tickner, Professor Stephen Procter, Mr Khang-Wai Chew
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module provides an introduction to key theories of management and organisation that build the foundation for the business and management discipline. It seeks to help students to understand the concepts and principles associated with business and management and to be able to evaluate and interpret them in this context.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module covers core areas of management and organisation theory, including:
- Scientific management
- Management and leadership
- Motivation at work
- Teamworking in organisations
- Decision-making
- Organisational structure
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 21 | 1:00 | 21:00 | PIP lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 65:00 | 65:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | PIP |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 38:00 | 38:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS1090 | Introduction to Management and Organisation (Study Abroad Sem 1) |
| BUS1091 | Introduction to Management and Organisation (Study Abroad Sem 2) |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to present the students with the knowledge base upon which they can develop their understanding of the subject area.
Seminars are used to test understanding of the knowledge base and to develop an understanding of the practical implications of this knowledge base in specific situations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Management and Organisation (Study Abroad Sem 2) | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 30 | To include several Canvas quizzes that test foundation knowledge |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Seminar discussion topics, quizzes and sample exam questions. |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Seminar discussion topics, quizzes and sample exam questions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The portfolio in semester 1 is appropriate for testing knowledge and understanding of key principles of management and organisation theory.
The exam is testing an understanding of the appropriate theories and concepts in an applied setting.
Formative assessment and feedback is provided through quizzes, seminars and sample exam questions.
RESIT INFORMATION: If students are eligible to a second attempt resit will be an exam and the resit calculation will be based 100% on the completed exam.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS1001's Timetable