Management in the Digital Age

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Management in the Digital Age (BUS102)

Synopsis

BUS102 Management in the Digital Age is an introductory course in management theory and application. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of business management and new developments in the industry to students. It provides students with knowledge of the four management functions – planning, organising, leading and controlling – in the light of the ever changing and turbulent business environment, especially when disruptive innovations are the norm. It addresses some key issues that are directly relevant to day-to-day business operations. This foundational knowledge base of management principles and concepts will enable students to enhance their own management capabilities and to understand contemporary issues in management, and what it takes to manage organisations in the digital era. This course also provides students with examples, applications and implications to the modern organisations.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Foundations of management and organisations
An introduction to international management
Organisational environment
Foundations of planning
Decision-making and problem solving
Social responsibility and ethics
Foundation of organisational design
Leadership
Foundations of control
Management of digital organisations
The future of management
Contemporary topics in management

Learning Outcome

Explain various types of goals and plans, and innovative planning approaches that managers adopt in a fast-changing environment.
Outline various types of organisational structures.
Define the concept of control and compare various control techniques.
Identify issues related to management functions, management skills, managerial roles, and employ management related principles and practices to address such issues.
Demonstrate the essential knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in management and innovative management competencies required to deal with today’s turbulent environment, especially in the digital era.
Apply leadership and motivation approaches, ethical decision-making and corporate social responsibility in real and hypothetical situations.