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Identical coursesIntroduction to Management and Strategy (B-KUL-D0R78A)
Aims
Upon completion of this course, the student is able to:
- Define and compare key aspects, basic concepts and approaches (‘schools of thought’) in management and strategy.
- Analyze and interpret the complexity of managing an enterprise/organization (or part of).
- Define the complexity related to identifying and implementing a strategy within a company.
- Effectively apply relevant frameworks, models and approaches within the domain of management and strategy.
- Understand contemporary issues in management (such as CSR and business ethics).
Previous knowledge
No specific foreknowledge is required (Bachelor degree).
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Space Studies (Leuven et al) (Profile: Space Law, Policy, Business and Management) 60 ects.
- Master of Information Management (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started before 2021-2022) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- EIT-KIC Master in Energy (Leuven et al) (Option: Energy for Smart Cities) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Master in Energy (Leuven et al) (Option: Smart Electrical Networks and Systems (SENSE)) 120 ects.
- Master in de beleidseconomie (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2022-2023)(Leuven) 60 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Leuven)
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started in 2021-2022 or later) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de beleidseconomie (programma voor studenten gestart in 2022-2023 of later) (Leuven) 60 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Introduction to Management (B-KUL-D0R78a)
Content
Starting from a historical overview of the main directions of thought in managerial sciences, the management process of the company is discussed in detail. Apart from strategic and organizational aspects, the decision-making – and planning processes and implementation, motivation, managing and control (financial control included) are also discussed. This is all systematically discussed using a textbook and supplemented with cases, exercises and background material. During class examples and cases are frequently discussed. Furthermore a reading assignment will be given related to strategy and strategy implementation (Grant, Barney, Porter,…).
Course material
Required reading:
- Textbook: Robbins & Coulter, Management, Pearson.
- Additional course material is distributed via Toledo.
Toledo:
Toledo is being used for this learning activitity.
Format: more information
Management: Lectures, discussions and cases with examples.
1 ects. Introduction to Strategy (B-KUL-D0S83a)
Content
A deepening reading assignment with regard to strategy determination and strategy implementation (Grant, Barney, Porter,…). In addition we will go deeper into the topic control (including financial control) from a strategic perspective (a.o. Grant).
Course material
Used course material:
Reader: articles/literature
Extra course material (articles, exercises and background material, ...) is made available via Toledo
Toledo:
Toledo is used for this course.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Introduction to Management and Strategy (B-KUL-D2R78a)
Explanation
Features of the evaluation
*The evaluation consist of an closed-book, written exam with open questions.
Determination of the final grade
*The final grade is determined by the lecturer as communicated via Toledo and stated in the examination schedule. The result is calculated and communicated as a whole number on a scale of 20.
Second Examination Opportunity
*The features of the evaluation and determination of the final grade are similar to those of the first examination opportunity, as described above.