Management of Organizations (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

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.

Toteutustavat

In the contact course student
- participates in teaching situations at JAMK
- independently studies the teaching materials
- Makes the assignments in groups
- participates visiting lectures and excursions that may be held during the course
- makes the exam independently

In the distant learning course student
- independently studies the teaching materials
- does part of the exercises independently
- does part of the exercises in groups
- makes the exam independently

Sisältö

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

Aika ja paikka

Main campus Spring 2026

Oppimateriaalit

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

Opetusmenetelmät

TEACHING OF THIS COURSE IS IN CLASSROOM
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

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.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.

Esitietovaatimukset

At least 10 ECTS practical training

Lisätiedot

Avoin AMK: no limits
Campusonline: THIS COURSE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMPUS ON-LINE