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Course syllabus - Introduction to Management and Research Methods
Scope
15.0 credits
Course code
EFO249
Valid from
Autumn semester 2014
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Business Administration
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2013-02-01
Revised
2014-02-03
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Researching and writing a dissertation: an essential guide for business students
Articles
The Benefits and Costs of Corporate Social Responsibility
Product #: BH399-PDF-ENG Format: 9 p, English PDF
Is the Bottom of the Pyramid Really for You?
Product #: R1103J-PDF-ENG Format: 6 p, English PDF
3. Global Brand Management: Best Practices and Learnings from Efforts to Build the Business
Product #: KEL696-PDF-ENG Format: 11 p, English PDF
The Decision-Driven Organization
Product #:R1006B-PDF-ENG Format:10 p, English PDF
What Is Leadership?: The CEO's Role in Large, Complex Organizations
Product #:6151BC-PDF-ENG Format:44 p, English PD
Change for Change's Sake
Product #:R1006D-PDF-ENG Format:7 p, English PDF
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an overview of management issues facing companies and organizations, as well as tools and skills for conducting research in an academic or business setting.
Another purpose is to develop the students skills concerning oral presentations; writing memoranda and papers; critical and analytical thinking; information search; scrutinizing material, and; group work.
An overall purpose is to create an interactive study approach to:
- enhance exchange of values and thoughts;
- offer insights into different ways of living, and;
- provide the student with the possibility to develop a comprehensive understanding of different cultures.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- describe, explain and critically discuss central theories concerning different management issues;
- deal with different scientific and methodological approaches and to be able to demonstrate knowledge about their strengths and weaknesses in different situations;
- plan and carry out information search;
- evaluate and analyze different types of sources in a critical way;
- use web-based tools in the learning process, for sharing information and collaboration;
- work self-directed and autonomously;
- write memoranda and papers in a professional manor;
- make oral presentations;
- co-operate and communicate in groups;
- contribute in a constructive and active way to all learning activities;
Course content
- An introduction to management theory;
- Study management as a tool to handle the organisation and the environment;
- Overview of available and relevant research methods;
- Using research models to support decision making in organizations.
Specific requirements
Business Administration 90 credits with gradual progression. At least 75 credits must be completed by course start. Of theese 22,5 credits must be on level G1F and 15 credits on level G2F. In addition, Swedish course B/Swedish course 2 and English course B/English course 6. In cases where the course is offered in English, exemption from the Swedish course B/Swedish course 2 is given.
Examination
Seminar (SEM1), 3 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Assignment (INL1), 3 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Exercise (GRU3), 1 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Examination (TEN2), 8 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Three-grade scale
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps with EFO701 Management Theory and Research Methology.
The course contains lectures and examinations with applied business administration corresponding to 20% of the content.
Grades will be awarded according to the Swedish grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
For international students an ECTS-transfer will be made according to the following structure:
ECTS - SGS - Definition
A -- VG -- EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors.
B -- VG -- VERY GOOD - above average standard but with some errors.
C -- G -- GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors.
D -- G -- SATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings.
E -- G -- SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria
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FX -- U -- FAIL - some work required before credit can be awarded.
F -- U -- FAIL - considerable work is required.