This course deals with the basics, major concepts and principles of computers and computing. Topics covered will include: evolution and classification of computers, computer hardware, software and data communications; computer data processing; and microcomputers in business.
MGMT1001
The course is designed to introduce learners to the major aspects of management principles. It will expose them to the corpus of knowledge required to assist an organisation to achieve its objectives. It provides important information intended to expose learners to the intricacies of managing enterprises - be these private or public, corporate or small business enterprises, and government or nongovernmental organisations.
MGMT101
Participants will be instructed in a range of effective management tools appropriate for functionaries in human resources management practice. They will also be given the opportunity to evaluate and critique these techniques for their effectiveness in managing human resources in small-island developing states (SIDS). Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of the applicability of these tools throughout the course.
MGMT1902
Assessment:
Coursework - 40%
Final Exam - 60% (face-to-face)
MGMT1001 is a pre-requisite for MGMT1902
Texts: Human Resource Management by Fisher, Schoenfeldt and Shaw (latest ed.)
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management by David Decenzo and Stephen Robbins ( latest ed.)
MGMT1905
Assessment:
Coursework – 40%
Final Exam - 60% (face-to-face)
MGMT1908
Case Study analysis 20%
Funding Proposal 30%
Project Plan 50%
Required Text: Maylor, Harvey (2005) Project Management (3/E) Harlow: Pearson Education ISBN 02737904311
James P Lewis (2000). The Project Manager’s Desk Reference: A Comprehensive Guide to Project Planning, Scheduling, Evaluation, Control and Systems (2/E). New York: McGraw Hill. ISBN No. 0-07-134750-X
Recommended: Davidson Frame (1995). Managing Projects in Organizations: How to Make the Best Use of Time, Techniques, and People. San Franscisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. ISBN No. 0-7879-0160-1
Jeffrey K Pinto ed. (1998) The Project Management Institute: Project Management Handbook. San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. ISBN No. 0-7879-4013-5
MGMT1915
Assessment:
Coursework - 40%
Final Exam - 60% (face-to-face)
MGMT1916
Assessment:
Course work - 40%
Final Exam -60% (face-to-face)
Students who entered the programme before 2009, we recommend that you take this course as a substitute/replacement for MGMT1909 - Introduction to Financial Management
