MN2901 The Effective Manager

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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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 8

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.

Availability restrictions

Only available to those enrolling on the MA Combined Studies or already enrolled on the MA/BSc General degree taken in the evening.

Planned timetable

Thu 6.30 - 9.00 pm (potentially online only)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr X Xi

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team taught

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The underpinnings of effective management are considered in this module which provides students with the opportunity to examine critically the nature of contemporary thinking about management in organisations and the contexts within which it takes place. Students are encouraged to relate the content to their own management experience and practice and to develop a reflexive approach to their own management development. The module will feature an interactive style of teaching/learning which will emphasise small group work, practical exercises and discussions alongside the traditional lecture. Assessment for the module will be based on individual assignments that will emphasise the practical application of knowledge and understanding. There are no examinations for this module.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

An alternative project of up to 3,000 words = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2.5-hour session (lecture, seminar, practical) (x 13 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

33

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

Guided independent study hours

167

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand the ways in which the practice of management is underpinned by theory.
  • Develop the competences needed by effective managers.
  • Recognise and reflect on your own strengths in management practice.
  • Understand opportunities for developing management practice.