Introduction to Management - MGT245/3 Fall 2025
Course

A survey of organization management designed to present students with a broad view of the environment and techniques of business. It also provides an introduction to the various business disciplines including strategic management, planning, leading, organizing, controlling, marketing, human resource management, and basic economics. An overview of current and future trends in management will be part of the course. This course includes lectures, case analyses, and experiential learning.
Here is the course outline:
1. Lesson 1- Introduction & general overview of the course
Sep 4 3pm .. 5:45pm
Basic introduction to the discipline and the course content; class information and expectations; Managers & Managing |
2. Lesson 2- Management
Sep 11 3pm .. 5:45pm
Managers & Managing; The Evolution of Management Thought (history and theories of management thought) |
3. Lesson 3- Management
Sep 18 3pm .. 5:45pm
The evolution of management thought(continued from previous class) |
4. Lesson 4 - Management, Quiz
Sep 25 3pm .. 5:45pm
Ethics & Social Responsibility |
5. Lesson 5 The Environment of Management
Oct 2 3pm .. 5:45pm
Managing Diverse Employees- effective management of diversity |
6. Lesson 6- Environment of Mgmt, Decision Making, Planning and Strategy; The Organising and Control...
Oct 9 3pm .. 5:45pm
Managing in the Global Environment Manager as a Planner and a Strategist |
7. Lesson 7 - Leading Individuals and Groups
Oct 16 3pm .. 5:45pm
Motivation and Performance Each group to submit project topic Included in this section - Effective Groups & Teams- teams in management- to be covered on Nov. 6th |
8. Lesson 8 - Midterm Exam
Oct 23 3pm .. 5:45pm
The format of the exam will be the same as discussed in class. After the exam, each group is required to work on their project. |
9. Midterm Break
Oct 30 3pm .. 5:45pm
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10. Lesson 09 -Effective Communication
Nov 6 3pm .. 5:15pm
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11. Lesson 10- Team Project Presentations -1/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)
Nov 13 3pm .. 5:45pm
You can find detailed information under Syllabus. Please upload here all required documents related to your group project. Instructions for Team Project Report Each team will have a maximum of 20 mins to present. It will be followed by class discussion. Check the information and rubrics provided in the syllabus. For group project report, please submit your report on Neo Report must be submitted latest on the day of the presentation. Power point/Prezi should be sent two days before the presentation. Take into account the following while writing your report- - Do not use the First Person, e.g., I, as in academic writing - Do not use colloquialisms or contractions (can't) as in academic writing - Do not use etc. as in academic writing; you need to write everything in full. - Use only academic sources for definitions and explanations (e.g., textbooks and academic papers); nothing ending in .com - All factual statements MUST be supported by full citation of a reliable source. - Explain all abbreviations the first time they are used. Use charts, diagrams, figures, and tables wherever applicable to convey the maximum information. All must be correctly numbered, titled and have cited sources. Please upload all the required documents related to your group project. Refer to the instructions provided. Final group report MUST include group member participation & contribution. Reflection paper should be submitted along with the group report. |
12. Lesson 11
Nov 20 3pm .. 5pm
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13. The Organising and Controlling function
Nov 20
Human Resource Management Managing Organisational Structure and Culture |
14. Lesson 13- Team Project Presentations -2/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)
Dec 4 12am .. 2:45am
You can find detailed information under Syllabus. Please upload here all required documents related to your group project. Instructions for Team Project Report Each team will have a maximum of 20 mins to present. It will be followed by class discussion. Check the information and rubrics provided in the syllabus. For group project report, please submit your report on Neo Report must be submitted latest on the day of the presentation. Power point/Prezi should be sent two days before the presentation. Take into account the following while writing your report- - Do not use the First Person, e.g., I, as in academic writing - Do not use colloquialisms or contractions (can't) as in academic writing - Do not use etc. as in academic writing; you need to write everything in full. - Use only academic sources for definitions and explanations (e.g., textbooks and academic papers); nothing ending in .com - All factual statements MUST be supported by full citation of a reliable source. - Explain all abbreviations the first time they are used. Use charts, diagrams, figures, and tables wherever applicable to convey the maximum information. All must be correctly numbered, titled and have cited sources. Please upload all the required documents related to your group project. Refer to the instructions provided. Final group report MUST include group member participation & contribution. Reflection paper should be submitted along with the group report. |
15. Lesson 14: Final Exam - All the best!
Dec 11
All topics covered in the class will be included in the exam. More emphasis to be on topics covered after the Midterm. A study guide will be provided in subsequent classes for student to review and prepare. |