Undergraduate Course: Managing Change (BUST10107)
Course Outline
| School | Business School |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Business Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will build on students&© knowledge of organisation studies by examining how and why organisations change and what this implies for managing change (both proactively and reactively). The rationale underpinning the course is that a deep understanding of the dynamics of organisational and individual change enhances the ability of managers (and others) to influence the process and direction of change. The course will use case studies to explore planned change, emergent change, management roles and responsibilities, change agency, and common diagnostic tools and frameworks for managing change. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Organisation Studies (BUST08011)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-5, 8-12 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Room F21, 7 George Square (Psychology) |
| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
(a) Demonstrate a deep awareness and understanding of the main theoretical perspectives on organisational change and their implications for managing change;
(b) Critically assess the challenges facing those with responsibilities for managing change;
(c) Critically evaluate the various options and models for managing change;
(d) Explain the differential success (and failure) of some high profile change management initiatives.
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Assessment Information
Degree Examination: 55%
Assessed essay of 2,500 words: 30%
Class presentations 15% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | MC |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Jill Schofield
Tel: (0131 6)50 8069
Email: Jill.Schofield@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Paul Kydd
Tel: (0131 6)50 3824
Email: Paul.Kydd@ed.ac.uk |
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