Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
The module provides an introduction to key theories of management and organisation that start to build a 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.
The module covers core areas of management and organisation theory, including:
- Scientific management
- Management and leadership
- Motivation at work
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 32:00 | 32:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PIP |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Module talk, assessment clinics, assignment support and drop-ins |
| Total | 100:00 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS1001 | Introduction to Management and Organisation |
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.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 100 | Portfolio to include several canvas quizzes. |
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. |
The portfolio in semester 1, including several canvas quizzes, is appropriate for testing knowledge and understanding of key principles of management and organisation theory.
Formative assessment and feedback is provided through seminars.