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No. Subject

1 Title Advance Management Practice

2 Code MG 360

3 Name of Academic Staff Mr.Brian Tan

4 Rationale for the inclusion ofthe course/module in theprogramme

It focuses on the strategic management of organisational knowledge and innovation.The conceptual framework of the course is an evolutionary process perspective onknowledge-based strategy and innovation. Innovation, in this context, is defined as anew way of doing business or satisfying customer need. The fundamental ideasunderlying this evolutionary perspective are (1) that a firms competitive strategyemerges from its technological and knowledge competences and capabilities, (2) thatknowledge-based strategy is shaped by external (environmental) and internal(organisational) forces, and (3) that the enactment of a knowledge-based strategy,through the experience it generates, serves to further develop the firms innovativecompetences and capabilities. Within this evolutionary perspective, the course drawson strategic management, economics, and organisation theory for analytical tools toaddress important challenges faced by managers in knowledge-based firms.

5 Semester and Year Offered Year 3 Semester 3

6 Total Student Learning Time(SLT)

Face to Face Total Guided and Independent Learning

L = LectureT = TutorialP = PracticalO= Others

L

= 42hours

T

= 0

P

= 0

O

= 78hours

120 hours

7 Credit Value 3

8 Prerequisite (if any) All level 200 Mathematics and Accounting

9 Objectives At the end of the course the student will have the abil ity to:

Develop systems for effective management and enhancing value for theorganisation

Integrate Information Technology into the decision making process of theorganisation

Conduct Business Process Re-engineering activities for enhancing managementand organisational performance

Implement Quality management principles into the operations of the business10 Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to:

Draw on theories of adult learning to create a programme of personaldevelopment of their knowledge and skills in order to be able to understand andimprove their own practice and influence the development of others practice*

Identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with, appropriate and representativeliterature in the field of graduate level business/management*

Understand current contributions in the field of management and apply them totheir own research questions*

Demonstrate a systematic, subtle, and creative understanding of current debatesand research in the field of business/management*

Evaluate the rigour and relevance of existing scholarship and assess itsrelevance to new situations*

Engage in structured and continuous reflection upon their professional practicethrough the development and application of appropriate knowledge and skills

Critically evaluate their own professional practice and understand and influencethat of others in the light of relevant theory and research in the field

Design and systematically undertake a piece of business/management researchincluding the ability to select and justify the focus, scope and methodology of

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11 Transferable Skills TransferableSkills

Description Emphasis of thesubject to thetransferableskills

Information

Technology andInformationSkills

Can monitor, assess and critically reflect

on the use of IT and information skillsand identify ways of further developingthese skills

2

Employability Can assess the effectiveness of the skillsdevelopment and identify further ways ofdeveloping skills required by employers

2

Study Skills Is autonomous in study and the use ofresources for learning. Makesprofessional use of others in support ofself-directed learning.

3

Problem Solving Is confident and autonomous in problemsolving. Can isolate, clarify, assess andmanage resolution of most relevantproblems.

3

Communication Can engage confidently in academic andprofessional communication with otherswithin her/his field.

3

Working withOthers

Can clarify a group task and lead, workwith or work within a group towardsdefined outcomes, making appropriateuse of the capacities of the groupmembers. Is able to negotiate and handleconflict with confidence

2

0 Very little or no emphasis1 Some emphasis2 Moderate emphasis3 Strong emphasis

12 Teaching-learning andassessment strategy

As this module is a core component of the programme, students will be expected toundertake preliminary prior to lectures. Learning to learn skills will be integral in themodule and evidence of application by the student will be proven within theassignments. Learning outcomes will be assessed through a reflective report(assignments), in addition to a group presentation and written examination. Throughthe report the student will evaluate their personal skills development and providerecommendations in the form of a personal development plan. The presentation willfocus on strategies and techniques to develop specific skills areas chosen by thestudents themselves.

13 Synopsis The course is aimed at introducing to the student a practical perspective to the issuesand processes that contribute to effective management.

14 Mode of delivery Lecture

15 Assessment Methods andTypes

Quizzes Assignments Mid-term Exam Final Exam

10 percent20 percent20 percent50 percent

16 Mapping of thecourse/module to theProgramme Aims

Course objectives Programme Aims / Objectives

1 2 3 4 5

1 Develop systems for effectivemanagement and enhancing value for

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the organization

2 Integrate Information Technology intothe decision making process of theorganization

3 Conduct Business Process Re-engineering activities for enhancing

management and organizationalperformance

4 Implement Quality managementprinciples into the operations of thebusiness

Programme aims /objectives:1. To produce graduates who have the proficiency and ability to apply knowledge of

business, management, marketing and finance to identify, formulate and solving business

administration problem.

2. To produce graduates with fundamental and diverse business knowledge who can adaptto new technologies, and have ability to apply techniques, skills and business tools

necessary for business administration practice.

3. To produce graduates with multi-disciplinary teamwork and leadership skills, as well asproficiency in written and oral communication to assure effective presentation of technical

and social issues.

4. To produce graduates who understand business practice issues, professional and ethicalresponsibility, contemporary issues and impact of business management solutions in a

global and societal contexts.

5. To produce graduates who are able to recognize the need to engage in lifelong learningfor further personal and professional growth and development through continuing

education.

17 Mapping of thecourse/module to theProgramme LearningOutcomes

Course LearningOutcome

Programme Learning Outcome

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 Draw on theories of adultlearning to create aprogramme of personal

development of theirknowledge and skills inorder to be able tounderstand and improvetheir own practice andinfluence the developmentof others practice*

2 Identify, reflect upon, andengage critically with,appropriate andrepresentative literature inthe field of graduate levelbusiness/management

3 Understand currentcontributions in the field ofmanagement and applythem to their own researchquestions

4 Demonstrate a systematic,subtle, and creativeunderstanding of currentdebates and research inthe field of

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business/management

5 Evaluate the rigour andrelevance of existingscholarship and assess itsrelevance to new situations

6 Engage in structured andcontinuous reflection upontheir professional practicethrough the developmentand application ofappropriate knowledge andskills

7 Critically evaluate their ownprofessional practice andunderstand and influencethat of others in the light ofrelevant theory andresearch in the field

8 Design and systematicallyundertake a piece ofbusiness/managementresearch including theability to select and justifythe focus, scope andmethodology of suchresearch

Programme Learning Outcome:1. Knowledge

Graduates have the proficiency in and the ability to apply the principles of businessadministration knowledge, marketing and finance in the analysis of business and related fields

2. Practical skills Graduates have the ability to acquire in-depth technical competence in business administration

3. Social skills and responsibilities Graduates have the ability to use the techniques, social skills and appropriate business methodsand tools necessary for sustainable development.

4. Ethics, professionalism and humanities Graduates have the ability to consider social, economic, professionalism, and humanities

aspects to solve business administration problems professionally and ethically5. Communication, leadership and team skills

Graduates have the ability to function effectively both as individuals and in a group in thecapacity of a leader or a team member.

Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively in conveying and disseminatingknowledge.

6. Scientific methods, critical thinking and problem solving skills Graduates have the ability to identify and solve business administration problems

7. Lifelong learning and information management Graduates can demonstrate an awareness of the need to stay abreast with the latest knowledge

and understand contemporary issues in business administration.

Graduates have the potential to continue the professional development and advancementthrough life-long learning.

8. Entrepreneurship and managerial skills Graduate possesses sufficient management skills to stay competitive in the global market

18 Course topics and contact hours Student Learning Time (SLT)

Lecture Tutorial Practical Self

Week 1

Value Shareholder and customer Value Enhancing value for the organisation The Value chain and Competitive Advantage

3 0 0 4

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Business Process ReengineeringThe Organisation as a SystemOperations Management

3 0 0 4

Week 3

Business ProcessesFramework of Business Process Reengineering

3 0 0 4

Week 4

Knowledge ManagementSharing Knowledge

3 0 0 4

Week 5

Enterprise Knowledge SystemsIntroduction to Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems

3 0 0 4

Week 6

Neural Networks 3 0 0 4Week 7

Total Quality ManagementBasic Concepts of Quality ManagementOrganisational assessment of Quality

3 0 0 4

Week 8 Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction

Quality Control Process and Techniques

3 0 0 4

Week 9

Process Management 3 0 0 4Week 10

Organising for QualityQuality Assurance

3 0 0 4

Week 11

Logistics ManagementSpecifications for Supplier QualitySupplier Selection

3 0 0 4

Week 12

Assessment of SuppliersSupply Chain Quality planning, control and improvement3 0 0 4

Week 13

Relationship MarketingMarketing in a changing environment

3 0 0 4

Week 14

Developing a Quality strategy in customer processing 3 0 0 4Total 42 0 0 56

Assessment:AssignmentQuizzesMidterm ExaminationFinal Examination

5 hours2 hours5 hours

10 hours

Total learning hours 12019 Practical/lab work None

20 Main Reference(s) Samuel & S. Trevis, Modern Management, PHI, 2009

21 Additional reference(s) Hitt, Black & Porter Management, 3/e Pearson Prentice Hall. 2012