Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6001
Title: Business Management in Finance
Long Title: Business Management in Finance
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is an introduction to the primary concepts of management in organisations. It will be taught with specific emphasis on the role of Financial Controllers. The module will also consider general factors in today's business environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the main principles of management, with a particular emphasis on the Finance Function.
LO2 Analyse the roles and skills of a Financial Manager in an organisation.
LO3 Trace the historical development of management theory.
LO4 Describe the main functions of management and how they impact on the Finance Function.
LO5 Explain the significance of management theories in a changing business climate.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Management
An Introduction to Management, Functions of Management, Kinds of Managers by Level & Area, Skills of Managers, Role of Financial Managers.
Historical Development of Management Theory
Classical Management Perspectives, Behavioural Management Perspectives, Contemporary Management Theory and Issues.
Planning
Planning and Organisational Goals, Types of Plans, SWOT Analysis, Goals & Plans for the Finance Function.
Organising
Job Design, Departmentalisation, Reporting Relationships, Distributing Authority, Organisation Structure & Design.
Controlling
Steps in the Control Process, Types of Control, Financial Control, Managing Control in Organisations.
Leadership
Effective Leadership, Leadership Styles, Leadership Qualities for Financial Managers, Power, Politics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Brief shall be given in Week 3, for example Management History.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture including Guest Speakers Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture including Guest Speakers Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ricky Griffin. (2014), Fundamentals of Management, 7th. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781305258310].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • George Jones. (2013), Contemporary Management, 8th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780077534950].
  • Ricky Griffin. (2010), Management, 10th. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781439080993].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Irish Business Journal. Management Cases.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BACCT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting 1 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_7 Bachelor of Business in Accounting 1 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting 1 Mandatory