Foundations of Management (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student
• understands the principles of leadership from the perspectives of both the organisation and people management
• becomes familiar with the principles of planning and developing work in companies
• learns to recognise the effects of changes in the operating environment on work and the work community.

Content

• Historical evolution of management
• Effective management
• People management
• Development of management skills
• Management today
• Future prospects for leadership

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, small group discussions, group tasks, reading OB literature, self evaluation, independent work.

Location and time

Autumn Semester 2025
Myyrmäki campus, Leiritie 1, classroom A207

Wednesdays 8-11 between 27.8. - 10.12.2025.

Exceptions:

Week 42

Learning materials and recommended literature

Buchanan, D., Huczynski, A. & Huczynski, A. 2019. Organizational behaviour. 10 edition. Harlow, England ; New York: Pearson.

8. ed OK!
9. ed OK!
10. ed OK!

Robbins, Stephen P., ja Mary Coulter. Management, Global Edition. Pearson.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no alternative way to complete this course.

The course includes:

Group Presentations and Reports + An Individual Assignment.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

130 hours = 5 ECTS

The course consists of onsite learning sessions, independent work, assignment work.

Content scheduling

This information is provided during the course kick off: August 27th 2025.

Further information for students

The facilitator of your learning in this course is:
Senior lecturer: Daryl Chapman.

Note: Implementation info is subject to change!

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning tasks 100%
There is no comprehensive exam in this course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.