Curricula

Objectives

Purpose
During the course you will learn basics of management of an organization and will learn the meaning of basic concepts of strategy, vision, mission and values. You will get acquainted with different salary and rewarding systems. Course will also help you to understand basics of human resources management in an organization. After the course you will be able to understand the needs of management of the company and have basic knowledge of work of a manager and leader.

Competencies
- awareness of economic, organizational and managerial issues (such as project management, risk and change management) in the industrial and business context
- ability to gather and interpret relevant data and handle complexity to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social and ethical issues
- ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects, taking responsibility for decision making

Learning outcomes
The course provides you with tools for understanding strategy and values, assistance with practical management and leadership and to motivate team members, designing payroll systems, and basics in areas of Human Resources Management.

Content

The main contents of the course are:
Strategy, vision, mission and values
Management
Salary and rewarding
Human Resource Management
Motivation

Learning materials and recommended literature

Following materials to be found in Moodle:
Lecturing materials, slides and videos
Quinn, Susan: Management basics eBook, 1st edition 2010

To be found in JAMK's library:
Back-up material: Dorrington et al: Human resource management 10th edit. 2017

Teaching methods

- distance learning
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Possible re-takes of exams according JAMK's general rules.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits
Campusonline: Not available

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.

2: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to utilize this knowledge.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3: Student understands all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

4: Student has attained an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5: The student has attained an excellent level in all subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

Prerequisites

At least 10 ECTS practical training