Problem Solving and Decision Making
6 Credits (ECTS)
Problem Solving and Decision Making
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Module Description
An essential measure of an organisation’s strength is its ability to solve problems and to make the right decisions – no matter how large or small.
The scope of this module is to help participants look at problems and opportunities from new and innovative angles by introducing a range of practical techniques and tools applicable to on-going decision making and problem solving in any organisation.
Additionally, the course is designed to provide a practical, hands-on experience to participants enabling them to practise making decisions and applying different problem-solving techniques.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess
- a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
- 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:
- Candidates wanting to improve their employability opportunities.
- Candidates wanting to progress to higher qualifications in the areas of management.
Career Paths
This programme aims to help you develop essential work skills and behaviours that are needed for you to secure and sustain meaningful employment, as well as to help you progress towards managerial positions.
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
- Project 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.
Module Intake Dates
March/ April 2025
Additional Info
Reading for the entire Foundation Certificate in Management as presented in this brochure costs €1,500.*
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.
**Terms and conditions apply.
*** For the price of individual modules, please contact the IDEA Academy team.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Build and expand decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
- Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions.
- Use traditional and creative tools for identifying causes and generating solutions.
- Employ creativity and lateral thinking as business tools.
- Analyse and solve actual problems facing them at work.
- Gain confidence in asking the ‘right questions’ and overcoming the stress of making complex decisions.
- Develop strategic approaches to problem solving and decision making.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Introduction to Problem Solving and Decision Making.
- Decision Making.
- Problem Solving.
- Problem Solving Techniques.
- Decision Making Techniques.
- Thinking Styles.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions.
- Use traditional and creative tools for identifying causes and generating solutions.
- Employ creativity and lateral thinking as business tools.
- Analyse and solve actual problems facing them at work.
- Gain confidence in asking the ‘right questions’ and overcoming the stress of making complex decisions.
- Utilise a range of creative problem-solving techniques
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.