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No. 1 2 3 4 Title Code Name of Academic Staff Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme MG 360 Mr.Brian Tan

Subject Advance Management Practice

It focuses on the strategic management of organisational knowledge and innovation. The conceptual framework of the course is an evolutionary process perspective on knowledge-based strategy and innovation. Innovation, in this context, is defined as a new way of doing business or satisfying customer need. The fundamental ideas underlying this evolutionary perspective are (1) that a firms competitive strategy emerges from its technological and knowledge competences and capabilities, (2) that knowledge-based strategy is shaped by external (environmental) and internal (organisational) forces, and (3) that the enactment of a knowledge-based strategy, through the experience it generates, serves to further develop the firms innovative competences and capabilities. Within this evolutionary perspective, the course draws on strategic management, economics, and organisation theory for analytical tools to address important challenges faced by managers in knowledge-based firms. Year 3 Semester 3 Face to Face L = 42 hours 3 All level 200 Mathematics and Accounting At the end of the course the student will have the ability to: Develop systems for effective management and enhancing value for the organisation Integrate Information Technology into the decision making process of the organisation Conduct Business Process Re-engineering activities for enhancing management and organisational performance Implement Quality management principles into the operations of the business At the end of this course, students should be able to: Draw on theories of adult learning to create a programme of personal development of their knowledge and skills in order to be able to understand and improve their own practice and influence the development of others practice* Identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with, appropriate and representative literature in the field of graduate level business/management* Understand current contributions in the field of management and apply them to their own research questions* Demonstrate a systematic, subtle, and creative understanding of current debates and research in the field of business/management* Evaluate the rigour and relevance of existing scholarship and assess its relevance to new situations* Engage in structured and continuous reflection upon their professional practice through the development and application of appropriate knowledge and skills Critically evaluate their own professional practice and understand and influence that of others in the light of relevant theory and research in the field Design and systematically undertake a piece of business/management research including the ability to select and justify the focus, scope and methodology of T =0 P =0 O = 78 hours Total Guided and Independent Learning 120 hours

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Transferable Skills

such research Transferable Description Skills Information Technology and Information Skills Employability Study Skills Can monitor, assess and critically reflect on the use of IT and information skills and identify ways of further developing these skills Can assess the effectiveness of the skills development and identify further ways of developing skills required by employers Is autonomous in study and the use of resources for learning. Makes professional use of others in support of self-directed learning. Is confident and autonomous in problem solving. Can isolate, clarify, assess and manage resolution of most relevant problems. Can engage confidently in academic and professional communication with others within her/his field. Can clarify a group task and lead, work with or work within a group towards defined outcomes, making appropriate use of the capacities of the group members. Is able to negotiate and handle conflict with confidence

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Problem Solving

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Teaching-learning and assessment strategy

As this module is a core component of the programme, students will be expected to undertake preliminary prior to lectures. Learning to learn skills will be integral in the module and evidence of application by the student will be proven within the assignments. Learning outcomes will be assessed through a reflective report (assignments), in addition to a group presentation and written examination. Through the report the student will evaluate their personal skills development and provide recommendations in the form of a personal development plan. The presentation will focus on strategies and techniques to develop specific skills areas chosen by the students themselves. The course is aimed at introducing to the student a practical perspective to the issues and processes that contribute to effective management. Lecture Quizzes Assignments Mid-term Exam Final Exam Course objectives 1 Develop systems for effective management and enhancing value for 10 percent 20 percent 20 percent 50 percent Programme Aims / Objectives 1 2 3 4 5

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Synopsis Mode of delivery Assessment Methods and Types

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Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims

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the organization Integrate Information Technology into the decision making process of the organization Conduct Business Process Reengineering activities for enhancing management and organizational performance Implement Quality management principles into the operations of the business

Programme aims /objectives: 1. To produce graduates who have the proficiency and ability to apply knowledge of business, management, marketing and finance to identify, formulate and solving business administration problem. 2. To produce graduates with fundamental and diverse business knowledge who can adapt to new technologies, and have ability to apply techniques, skills and business tools necessary for business administration practice. 3. To produce graduates with multi-disciplinary teamwork and leadership skills, as well as proficiency in written and oral communication to assure effective presentation of technical and social issues. 4. To produce graduates who understand business practice issues, professional and ethical responsibility, contemporary issues and impact of business management solutions in a global and societal contexts. 5. To produce graduates who are able to recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning for further personal and professional growth and development through continuing education.

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Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcome 1 Draw on theories of adult learning to create a programme of personal development of their knowledge and skills in order to be able to understand and improve their own practice and influence the development of others practice* Identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with, appropriate and representative literature in the field of graduate level business/management Understand current contributions in the field of management and apply them to their own research questions Demonstrate a systematic, subtle, and creative understanding of current debates and research in the field of

Programme Learning Outcome 2 3 4 5 6 7

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business/management 5 Evaluate the rigour and relevance of existing scholarship and assess its relevance to new situations Engage in structured and continuous reflection upon their professional practice through the development and application of appropriate knowledge and skills Critically evaluate their own professional practice and understand and influence that of others in the light of relevant theory and research in the field Design and systematically undertake a piece of business/management research including the ability to select and justify the focus, scope and methodology of such research

Programme Learning Outcome: 1. Knowledge Graduates have the proficiency in and the ability to apply the principles of business administration knowledge, marketing and finance in the analysis of business and related fields 2. Practical skills Graduates have the ability to acquire in-depth technical competence in business administration 3. Social skills and responsibilities Graduates have the ability to use the techniques, social skills and appropriate business methods and tools necessary for sustainable development. 4. Ethics, professionalism and humanities Graduates have the ability to consider social, economic, professionalism, and humanities aspects to solve business administration problems professionally and ethically 5. Communication, leadership and team skills Graduates have the ability to function effectively both as individuals and in a group in the capacity of a leader or a team member. Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively in conveying and disseminating knowledge. 6. Scientific methods, critical thinking and problem solving skills Graduates have the ability to identify and solve business administration problems 7. Lifelong learning and information management Graduates can demonstrate an awareness of the need to stay abreast with the latest knowledge and understand contemporary issues in business administration. Graduates have the potential to continue the professional development and advancement through life-long learning. 8. Entrepreneurship and managerial skills Graduate possesses sufficient management skills to stay competitive in the global market

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Course topics and contact hours Week 1 Value Shareholder and customer Value Enhancing value for the organisation The Value chain and Competitive Advantage

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Week 2 3 0 0 Business Process Reengineering The Organisation as a System Operations Management Week 3 3 0 0 Business Processes Framework of Business Process Reengineering Week 4 3 0 0 Knowledge Management Sharing Knowledge Week 5 3 0 0 Enterprise Knowledge Systems Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems Week 6 3 0 0 Neural Networks Week 7 3 0 0 Total Quality Management Basic Concepts of Quality Management Organisational assessment of Quality Week 8 3 0 0 Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction Quality Control Process and Techniques Week 9 3 0 0 Process Management Week 10 3 0 0 Organising for Quality Quality Assurance Week 11 3 0 0 Logistics Management Specifications for Supplier Quality Supplier Selection Week 12 3 0 0 Assessment of Suppliers Supply Chain Quality planning, control and improvement Week 13 3 0 0 Relationship Marketing Marketing in a changing environment Week 14 3 0 0 Developing a Quality strategy in customer processing Total 42 0 0 Assessment: Assignment 5 hours Quizzes 2 hours Midterm Examination 5 hours Final Examination 10 hours Total learning hours 120 Practical/lab work None Main Reference(s) Samuel & S. Trevis, Modern Management, PHI, 2009 Additional reference(s) Hitt, Black & Porter Management, 3/e Pearson Prentice Hall. 2012

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