Course Catalogue

Introduction to Management MGT1005

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Adam Smith Business School
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

The course aims to introduce students to the multi-disciplinary nature of contemporary management and to develop an initial sense of the major functions that contribute to competitive performance within an international environment. The course draws upon a number of case studies and practice-based activities to achieve these objectives.

Timetable

27h of blended learning sessions, including:

9 x 1 hour on-campus lectures

4 x 1 hour tutorials per semester

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

MGT1021 - Introduction to Marketing

MGT1022 - Organisational Behaviour

MGT1023 - Principles of Management

MGT1026 - Foundations of Finance

Co-requisites

This is a compulsory course within year 1 of the BAcc and must be taken alongside all other required year 1 BAcc courses as detailed in the programme specification.

Assessment

1. In-course exam; Online (MCQ); Individual; 60 minutes; 25%; ILOs 1, 2, 4.

2. Degree exam; in-person; Individual; 90 minutes; 75%: ILOs 1-4.

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the multi-disciplinary nature of contemporary management. The course will engage students in understanding key aspects of management, including the following six specified topics as these will affect the organisation's competitive success:

■ strategy,

■ entrepreneurship  

■ marketing,

■ international business,

■ operations management, and

■ organisational behaviour/human resource management.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

 

1. Critically discuss the nature of management.

 

2. Describe a range of key concepts and theories related to the different areas of strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, international business, operations management and organisational behaviour.

 

3. Demonstrate understanding of these by drawing on evidence from various business context and examples.

 

4. Evaluate and synthesise competing concepts and theories by drawing on reasoned explanations and conclusions.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions