Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE ISS2807

 
TITLE Introduction to Management for Small Business

 
UM LEVEL 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 5

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Islands and Small States Institute

 
DESCRIPTION Study-unit objective:

The study-unit introduces students to the business and management studies with specific reference to application to small enterprise.

Study-unit topics:

- Introduction to Management
- Contemporary Issues
- Planning
- Organising and Staffing skills
- Directing Skills

Suggested Textbook:

- Rue, L.W. & Byars, L.L. (2007), Management: Skills and Application (12th Edition). New York: McGraw.
- Marinel, A.L. (2005), Start and Run Your Own Business (2nd Edition), UK:How to Books Ltd.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assignment Yes 30%
Examination (1 Hour and 30 Minutes) Yes 70%

 
LECTURER/S Rachel Radmilli

 

 
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