Course List

This course is about the study of Operations Research (OR) and Management Science (MS) approaches in organisations. Students will gain an understanding of modelling and rational approaches to decision-making and their contribution to organisational effectiveness. Analysis and communication are emphasized using real world applications and cases. Topics include linear programming, network (project management) problems, decision analysis applied to tactical and strategic business decisions in functional areas and interfaces among these areas. Implementation will involve using existing software packages of decision models to solve various managerial problems.

The need for Caribbean businesses to expand operations internationally and earn foreign exchange particularly during challenging economic times is critical. This course provides an overview of the international business environment and an introduction to various types of decisions made by international business managers.  It is a survey course, which covers many topics, despite not addressing these topics in depth.  Students will have an opportunity to explore topics of particular interest in more detail through a research project.

This course is concerned with the application of economic principles and methodologies to the decision-making process of the business firm operating under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Emphasis is also placed on the firm’s competitive strategy.

The course MGMT 2021 focuses primarily on contract law since contract law is the basis of commercial law. However, in order to situate commercial law in its broader context, this course also exposes students to elements of criminal law which deals with public wrongs as well as fundamental aspects of tort law that encompasses civil wrongs. The overarching framework however begins with an in-depth exploration of our legal system which lays the foundations for understanding the origin and sources of law, as well as the functioning of the legal infrastructure such as the court system. Finally, students are exposed to consumer law and aspects on Internet law, as these are becoming increasingly important in understanding commercial relationships in the digital age.

In Production & Operations Management, students will examine the resources that are required in the production of goods and services; illustrate the method of their acquisition, utilisation and upkeep functions (i.e. replenishment, maintenance, etc.), as well as their relationship with one another in the smooth and efficient operating of the enterprise by the optimisation of productivity.

Thiscourse introducesstudentstophilosophical perspectives,principles,and processes for designing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. It aims to particularly expose students to the use of theory in research designs, knowledge of the main components of a research framework - problem definition, research design, data collection & analysis, and ethical considerations in conducting research. The course highlights the importance of the key role that research plays in decision-making process of businesses.

This course seeks to introduce students to the fundamentals of organisational behaviour and human resource management. The course introduces the students to some of the factors that shape behaviour in organisations, the types of options and strategies managers use to shape behaviour, and the responses of individuals and groups to these strategies. This course also examines the role of the HR professional. Students will learn about the evolution of human resource management with emphasis on the importance of HRM in today’s world.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the contemporary project management discipline from a ‘best practice’ perspective, and to enable them to extract from best practices, the specific applications that will enhance the probability of success for Caribbean projects.  The types of projects used for illustration purposes will include innovative efforts in renewable energy to the building of complex resort properties to enhance tourism options, as well as, agricultural and other projects which are predominantly located in the Caribbean region.

The course highlights the importance of the founding entrepreneur and her/his drive that leads to the growth of the new concept, as well as the importance of the creative and visionary staff who makes it happen. The role of open and honest communication, transparency and commitment, combined with mutual professional respect is central to the course. Issues of cultural effect and gender factors will also be included in the examination of Caribbean capabilities to facilitate team building. The course provides major information regarding the success of the new entrepreneurial undertaking.