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BMGT1002D

Academic Year 2025/2026

Management (BMGT1002D)

Subject:
Business Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr John O'Brien
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module has been designed for mature students with work experience who are returning to education on a part-time distance learning basis. This module will provide students with an introduction to business management. The course covers two broad areas, one relating to the general principles of management and their application in the workplace and the other based on the nature and practice of business. Among the topics covered are: management; management functions - planning; organising; directing; controlling, an introduction to business; the business environment; business functions - marketing; finance; production/operations; human resources. Students will be expected to examine course material in the context of their own work experience in course assessment.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Understand the context of the development of management theories and techniques,

· Critically explain management and detail its functions,

· Trace the development of management thought and the major contributors to this process, and

· Describe the nature of business and how business interacts with its environment and its stakeholders

· Explain each business function and how each can contribute to the overall performance and success of an organisation, and

· Examine module material in the context of their work experience

· Recognise ethical and social responsibility issues in the business environment and examine ethical and legal implications of managerial decisions and their effect on organisational stakeholders.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

88
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will attend classes for this module and have the opportunity to engage in active learning during these sessions. There will be in-class discussion and group work to analyse module concepts. Where appropriate, the module will incorporate case based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Principles of Management (BMGT10020)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: Reflection on Learning Week 15 Graded No
20
 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Competitor Analysis Week 11 Graded No
40
 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Case Study Week 7 Graded No
40
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback is provided to students on all of their submitted assessment components through Brightspace.

Boddy, D. (2019) Management: Using practice and theory to develop skill, 8th edn. London: Pearson. ISNB: 9781292271811.
If you have the 7th edition, that is also fine

Name Role
Dr Katherine Collins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Gerard Dooley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Orna O'Brien Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 10 Fri 09:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 5 Fri 14:00 - 17:50
Autumn Online Learning Offering 1 Week(s) - 2 Thurs 19:00 - 20:30
Autumn Online Learning Offering 1 Week(s) - 8, 12 Wed 19:00 - 20:30
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