MN2901 The Effective Manager
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Semester 2
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
20
SCQF level
SCQF level 8
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)
Module coordinator
Dr X Xi
Module Staff
Team taught
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
Guided independent study hours
167
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.