Skip to content
2026 Fall

Introduction to Management - MGT245/4 Fall 2026


Course
Vidhu Maggu
For information about registration please contact our admissions.

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 3 11:15am .. 2pm

Basic introduction to the discipline and the course content; class information and expectations; Managers & Managing

2. Lesson 2- Management

Sep 10 11:15am .. 2pm

Chapter 1 &2- Managers & Managing; The Evolution of Management Thought (history and theories of management thought)

3. Lesson 3- Management

Sep 17 11:15am .. 2pm

Chapter 2- The evolution of management thought(continued from previous class)

4. Lesson 4- Management, Quiz

Sep 24 11:15am .. 2pm

Chapter 4- Ethics & Social Responsibility

5. Lesson 5-The Environment of Management

Oct 1 11:15am .. 2pm

Chapter 5- Managing Diverse Employees- effective management of diversity

6. Lesson 6- Managing in the Global Environment

Oct 8 11:15am .. 11:15am

7. Lesson 7- Environment of Mgmt, Decision Making, Planning and Strategy, Working on group pr...

Oct 15 11:15am .. 2pm

Chapter 6- Managing in the Global Environment - October 7th Chapter 8 - Manager as a Planner and a Strategist - October 7th and October 14th Working on group project- Each group should submit their project topic

8. Lesson 8- Midterm Exam

Oct 22

The format of the exam will be the same as discussed in class. Study guide has been provided. After the exam, each group is required to work on their project and send me their draft project proposal by 23.55 hrs (CET)

9. Midterm Break - No Class

Oct 29

Enjoy your break!

10. Lesson 9 - Leading Individuals and Groups

Nov 5 11:15am .. 2pm

Chapter 13- Motivation and Performance Chapter 15- Effective groups and Teams

11. Lesson 10 &11 (November 12 & 19) - Chapter 15 & 16 - Groups and Teams, Effective Communication; ...

Nov 12 11:15am .. 1:30pm

Reading material for groups and teams is uploaded on week 10

12. Lesson 12- Team Project Presentations -1/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)

Nov 26 11:15am .. 2pm

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.

13. Lesson 13- Team Project Presentations -2/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)

Dec 3 11:15am .. 2pm

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.

14. Lesson 14- Final Exam All the best!

Dec 10

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.

15. Additional material -The Organising and Controlling function

Dec 17

Human Resource Management Managing Organisational Structure and Culture

16. Midterm Exam

Exam will be held online. 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. Draft proposal should be uploaded on Team under respective channels.

Back to top