University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: The maximum enrolment in this module is 475 students. The module is not available to students in second year and above. If the module is over-subscribed at the end of the main advising period (after Wednesday in Orientation Week), a random ballot will be held for students who are not on a Management degree programme or a supported pathway (Gateway and FE-HE) programme or Visiting students who have enrolled on the module. Any student who is unsuccessful in the ballot will be contacted and asked to choose an alternative module.

Planned timetable: 4.00 pm

This module introduces students to two key aspects of Management in the external and internal environment. Firstly, Understanding the Business Environment analyses changes in key environmental forces, the impact of such changes on the objectives and structural form of organisations and the implications on performance and for Management. Secondly, People and Organisations looks at theoretical perspectives and practical problems in understanding people and work and how they are managed.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures (x 10 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 6 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 36

Guided independent study hours: 164

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% COURSEWORK

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%

Re-assessment: 100% COURSEWORK

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Team Taught

Intended learning outcomes

• Understand complex issues (via subject material and discussion).
• Demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis (addressed by formative and summative assessment).
• Apply independent learning skills (undertaking basic research).
• Demonstrate self-awareness and sensitivity to diversity (addressed by subject material; heterogeneous tutorial discussion groups and reflection upon learning)
• Demonstrate effective self-management (planning and preparation for classes and assessments, working with others in tutorial discussion groups, reflection)
• Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making (addressed through subject material and through formative and summative assessment; tutorial discussions).