Management Functions
12 Credits (ECTS)
Management Functions
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Module Description
Management has various functions in an organization or business, it is the internal organs of a company and in the same way that a body will shut down if the internal organs fail, the same applies to a company or business.
Like the organs of our body management has preset functions which cater for the internal and external environment of a company and holds its structure.
Therefore the management of a company or business is its life line; therefore those holding this position have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders.
Thus this unit is of vital importance to anyone who works in management.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess:
- a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject)
AND
- a pass in English* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience related to the field of study.
*Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at people who wish to have a thorough background in management in order to progress further in their careers, such as:
- Supervisors
- Coordinators
- Assistant Managers
- Junior Managers
- Middle Managers
- Project Coordinators/ Project Managers
The target group can also be extended to groups that have significant management experience but lack a formal qualification, such as managing directors and officers.
Module / Unit Instructions
The proposed structure comprises a blended approach promoting the building of a community of practice via peer-to-peer learning. The structure uses primarily two dimensions of teaching-learning modes:
- Face to Face sessions
Face-to-face sessions include lectures, tutorials, discussions, presentations and workshop activities promoting peer-to-peer learning.
- Online Learning Activities
Online learning activities incorporate tutorials and asynchronous discussions. These may consist of active interaction, participation and contributions in fora discussions, sharing resources and self-reflection exercises. Learners also contribute to the building of the community of practice by providing feedback to their peers as critical friends, enhancing the learner’s critical engagement throughout the study period.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Summative Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Additional Info
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Maintain effectively the internal environment of the organization to ensure efficiency.
- Determine change and use the correct business tools and methods to cater for it.
- Contribute to the final results of the company by coordinating and combining resources to achieve the organisation’s goals.
- Promote teamwork and motivate own employees to ensure delivery.
- Monitor company by periodically measuring the performance of the company against standards.
- Determine the organizational culture at play within own setting and work with it.
- Provide continuous professional development to employees to enable them to successfully adapt to change and update their skills.
- Carry out continuous market research to keep up to date with changes in customer trends and needs.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Introduction to Management.
- Managing and the Managers Job.
- Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Changes.
- The Organisation Structures.
- Developing a Transformation Structure.
- Elements of Culture in Organisations.
- Mission and Values – The Guiding Principles.
- Translating mission into Objectives.
- Measuring objectives towards reaching mission.
- Change Management – The Constant Factor in Organisations.
- Change in Relation of Times.
- Internal and External Dynamics for Change.
- The Service Organisation.
- Putting the Customer in the First Place.
- The Value of Service as Another Product.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Apply the appropriate business tools and techniques according to given situations.
- Prepare an action plan in line with deadlines of projects.
- Plan budgets and financial scheme to ensure the company’s future.
- Carry out re-engineering tasks to increase effectiveness.
- Conduct market research and plan own strategies accordingly.
- Build a good working relationship with stakeholders and customers.
- Carry out team building activities amongst employees for a strong effective team.
- Set-up the control system which is most suitable for own situation.
- Apply the leadership style which best fits own qualities and team.
- Provide training to employees to update their skills and enable them to successfully adapt to change.
Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities:
The learner will be able to:
- Identify the qualities of an effective manager.
- Solve problems in real-time and ensure that there is no re occurrence.
- Determine the internal and external resources required to reach the company’s aims and objectives.
- Compare standards to identify any corrective action required.
- Analyse any deviations and readjust future plans accordingly.
- Forecast the behaviour of people in an organization.
- Distinguish between threshold competency and high performance competency.
- Select the organisation structure that is most suitable to own type of management.
- Determine the target audience and their demographics.
Module-Specific Communication Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate the mission statement of the company to clients and employees.
- Present the various theories related to management and the way these influenced business throughout time.
- Explain the barriers that would hinder effective goal setting and planning in an organisation.
- Communicate corrective action to be taken clearly and effectively to avoid re-occurrence and misunderstandings.
- Explain the managerial competency model and the way this can be applied to own situation.
- Debate the role of management in an organisation structure.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.