Award in Introduction to Business and Management

Competences:

• Evaluate critically how external factors including macroeconomics have an impact on organisations
• Analyse in depth the macroeconomic performance of a national economy and the impact that this has on the activities of business organisations
• Examine critically government policies that influence the activities of business organisations
• Comparatively, appraise the effectiveness of different management approaches within different organisations
  Meaningfully design a basic management competency framework for a defined (specific) organisation

Knowledge:

• Underlying management principles (such as Henry Fayol’s 14 principles) of a range of management functions
• The core elements of macroeconomics (GDP, economic output, inflation, and employment) and their relevance to business organisations
• A broad understanding of major theoretical frameworks and approaches to management within business contexts such as
• Douglas McGregor’s X&Y theory, and Frederick Taylor’s scientific theory
• Different concepts and roles of management functions (such as planning, organising, staffing, and directing) and how these contribute to business success
• A variety of organisational understandings and corresponding responsibilities (legal, corporate, people, environmental, community, and ethical) within the local and broader global context
• The core elements of effective management practices such as delegation, leadership, problem-solving
• The different levels of management found in organisations
• The different roles managers take on in different organisational settings

Skills:

• Applying knowledge and understanding
• Thoughtfully and fairly apply the theoretical frameworks identified above to explain differences between organisations operating in a range of sectors, industries, and contexts
• Critically assess the organisational responsibilities of businesses such as those related to human talent and engagement, sustainability, and the environment, ethics, and finance
• Progressively evaluate the nature, importance, and seriousness of the challenges related to different management functions
• Analytically examine the desired skill sets of a range of manager roles
• Compare and contrast the different roles managers need to adopt in a range of settings and situations

Judgement skills and critical abilities

• Analyse the performance of a national economy, including macroeconomic measures, and the impact that this has on the activities of business organisations
• Critically evaluate macroeconomic government policies that influence the activities of business organisations
• Deconstruct and synthesise the nature of management within business organisations
• Deduce a range of different management principles in a variety of business contexts and how these are embedded in an organisation
• Ethically apply concepts, principles and strategies to business activities

Module-Specific Communication Skills

• Use relevant and appropriate terminology when discussing and exchanging views in a business context
• Communicate and articulate their ideas clearly in writing and orally
• Confidently give a formal presentation to a variety of audiences

Module-Specific Learner Skills

• Appropriately and accurately apply the Harvard referencing system
• Acknowledge all sources of information
• Individually carry out further research in this area

Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences

• Search, gather, communicate, and share related information using digital resources
• Identify reliable, authoritative, and current digital sources

Prerequisites

• Three MQF/EQF Level 4 individual single subject qualifications and at least 18 years of age. or
• One MQF/EQF Level 4 qualification of at least 120 ECTS, or equivalent and at least 18 years of age. or
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and at least 24 years of age. or
• The MATSEC Matriculation Certificate. This comprises 6 subjects, and include passes in a language, a science subject, a humanistic subject, and a pass in the subject ‘Systems of Knowledge’. Two of the 6 subjects must be at an Advanced Level, three of the subjects must be at an Intermediate Level and a pass at the ‘Systems of Knowledge’ subject
• A pass (at least Grade 5 of better) in the Secondary Education Certificate examinations in the following subjects: English language, Mathematics, and one other subject
• Other equivalent (international) qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

All learners must have proficiency in the English language (evidence of use of the English language at work, 0-level pass in the English language, English as the national language or mother tongue, or other equivalent foreign qualifications equating to Common European Framework (at B2), such as IELTS (overall score of 6.0 with no element less than 5.5), Cambridge English (overall score of 169 with minimum scores of 162), TOEFL (at 72) and others).

Tutors

Our tutors have excellent experience within their field of expertise as well as the necessary academic background.

Assessment

There are no exams on this programme. The method of assessment to attain this award is based on different methods such as preparing a portfolio of work, building a reflective journal, writing an assignment, and others. The assignment brief is available to you in good time so that you can organise and plan your study time accordingly week by week. You will be guided through the assessment requirements, and you will also receive ongoing feedback throughout the course of studies.

Sessions

Delivery of sessions are held in the evenings (typically starting at 17:30 hours) on different weekdays and according to the timetable of the modules. There is also the possibility of a few Saturday morning sessions.

Opportunities for further studies

Upon successful completion of this Award, you can:

• Take up the opportunity to follow other Awards in different areas of business and management, or
• Follow the Certificate in Business and Management (30 ECTS), and
• This Certificate programme will also lead you to further studies

This award is designed for:

• Adult learners who want to have an immersive learning experience in this area
• Working professionals, who have been working for a number of years, and who would like to acquire competencies, knowledge and skills in this area of business and management
• Prospective learners, who already have a Level 4 and/or a Level 5 qualification, and who would like to challenge themselves within this area of business and management, to further develop their expertise

About MBS
It's Mission and Vision:

"Helping adults achieve their personal and professional development goals to create value for themselves, their organisations and their communities. The motto of our school has always been, Applying Knowledge for Success. This means that we not only promote the acquisition of knowledge through various methods of learning, but also aid in the development of our learners’ abilities to apply that knowledge to their careers and personal lives, driving them towards success."