NCHNAP5101 Principles of Management Course Descriptor

Course Summary

This course explores how the principles of management have evolved over time from the industrial era, to the rise of modern social psychological approaches. Traditionally the principles of management have been focused on planning, organising, leading, and controlling (POLC). However, as the nature and structure of businesses change so do the requirements of management.  Learners will have the opportunity to apply critical thinking to topics relating to globalisation, technological innovation, new workforce arrangements, social responsibility, managerial ethics and diversity in organisations.

Course Aims

• Train learners to understand the historical evolution of management theory and practice.
• Train learners to assess and respond to the work place environment and business needs in terms of management. 
• Train learners to reflect and review the principles of management to gain insight into the role’s responsibilities and behaviours of contemporary managers. 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding

Subject Specific Skills

Transferable and Professional Skills

Teaching and Learning

This is an e-learning course, taught throughout the year. 

This course can be offered as a standalone short course.

Teaching and learning strategies for this course will include: 

• Online learning
• Online discussion groups
• Online assessment

Course information and supplementary materials will be available on the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Learners are required to attend and participate in all the formal and timetabled sessions for this course. Learners are also expected to manage their self-directed learning and independent study in support of the course.

The course learning and teaching hours will be structured as follows:

• Off-the-job learning and teaching (6 days x 7 hours) = 42 hours
• On-the-job learning (12 days x 7 hours) = 84 hours (e.g. 2 days per week for 6 weeks)
• Private study (4 hours per week) = 24 hours

Total = 150 hours

Workplace assignments (see below) will be completed as part of on-the-job learning.

Assessment

Formative

Learners will be formatively assessed during the course by means of set assignments. These will not count towards the final degree but will provide learners with developmental feedback.

Summative

Feedback

Learners will receive formal feedback in a variety of ways: written (via email or VLE correspondence) and indirectly through online discussion groups. Learners will also attend a formal meeting with their Academic Mentor (and for apprentices, including their Line Manager). These bi or tri-partite reviews will monitor and evaluate the learner’s progress.  

Feedback is provided on summative assessment and is made available to the student either via email, the VLE or another appropriate method.

Indicative Reading

Note: Comprehensive and current reading lists for courses are produced annually in the Course Syllabus or other documentation provided to learners; the indicative reading list provided below is used as part of the approval/modification process only.

Books 

Motohashi, K. (2015). Global Business Strategy: Multinational Corporations Venturing into Emerging Markets. Cham: Springer Open

Weske, M. (2007). Business Process Management. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer

Wells, K. and Kloppenborg, T.J. (2015). Project Management Essentials. New York, New Jersey : Business Expert Press

Journals

Learners are encouraged to read material from relevant journals on modern management as directed by their course leader.

Electronic Resources

Learners are encouraged to consult relevant websites on modern management.

Indicative Topics

• Managerial ethics
• Business environment
• Managerial culture