Aims

 The course Management aims to provide a broad introduction into contemporary management theory and practice (planning, organizing, leading and control).

In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized:

Has acquired thorough knowledge in business studies and developed a great business sensitivity which he is able to use in a targeted way when analysing and solving business problems.

1.a       Analyses the environment in which an organisation is active and estimates the influence of environmental factors on the functioning of the organisation.

- Analyses the external and internal environment in which an organisation is active applying the learned theories and tools/frameworks as a basis to understand the functioning of the organisation and to define and implement a strategy.

- Estimates the impact of business operations on various stakeholders and society.

1.b       Understands basic theories, basic terms and basic concepts of strategic management and uses them to critically evaluate the organisational strategy and make proposals to adjust the latter.

- Has an insight in management of organizations and  matches in this context classis an actual management theories.

- Analyses and compares various streams, mind-sets, attitudes, concepts and trends in the theory and practice of management.

- Matches theory and practice of strategic management.

- Applies relevant models/frameworks and approaches of management in practice.

2          Has knowledge and understanding of the different domains of business management and the coherence between them.

2.a       Understands basic theories, basic terms, and basic concepts of each management domain, in particular with respect to the financial, operational, commercial and organisational activities, and applies them when solving  (business) economics problems.

2.b       Distinguishes and clarifies the different ways in which activities and processes in organisations are organised, structured and managed.

- Analyses using the relevant models/frameworks and tools/techniques a delimited practical theme or issue. .

2.c       Understands and substantiates the critical importance of each management domain for a successful organisation and the coherence with other management domains.

- Distinguishes and clarifies the different ways in which activities and processes in organisations are organised, structured and managed.

- Connects the psycho-social and ethical insights with the (business) economic reality in a reasoned way.

12.a    Estimates the impact of business operations on various stakeholders and society.
12.b    Connects the psycho-social and ethical insights with the (business) economic reality in a reasoned way.

The position of the course in the framework of the learning objectives of the programme can be found under the section “Doelstellingen” of the “Bachelor in de handelswetenschappen (Brussel)”.

Previous knowledge

No prior knowledge is required for this course.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
HBH55E : Bedrijfsmanagement
HLH12B : Bedrijfsmanagement (No longer offered this academic year)
Y00910 : Bedrijfsmanagement

Is included in these courses of study

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
• Preparatory Programme: Master of Business Administration (Programme for students started before 2023-2024) (Brussels) 90 ects.
• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
• Preparatory Programme: Master of Business Administration (Programme for students started in 2023-2024 or later) (Brussels) 75 ects.