MN3102 Organisation Studies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

TBC

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Module coordinator

Dr D Semper

Dr D Semper
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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This module examines major organisational theories to critically explore organisation in contemporary society. The interdisciplinary field of organisation studies draws on concepts and theories from disciplines such as economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and history. In this module students will be introduced to a variety of perspectives on organisations. When brought together these perspectives will allow students to construct a multifaceted picture of the powerful socioeconomic-systems that shape modern society: enhancing their conceptualisations of responsible enterprise and developing their critical thinking skills.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MN2001 AND PASS MN2002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 10 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 4 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

26

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

174

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of organisation using a range of contemporary theoretical perspectives
  • Analyse different aspects of organising and their ideological and practical implications
  • Demonstrate enhanced interpersonal skills, developed through participation in all aspects of tutorials, through guided discussions
  • Demonstrate self-motivation, a spirit of enquiry and critical thinking
  • Undertake independent study - a key element of the module: assessed coursework requires library research into the latest articles published in academic journals