BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Course Information
TitleΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΩΝ / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Code12ΥΑ02
FacultySocial and Economic Sciences
SchoolEconomics
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CoordinatorPanagiotis Gkorezis
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID100001402

Programme of Study: UPS School of Economics (2013-today)

Registered students: 763
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course116

Class Information
Academic Year2017 – 2018
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours4
Class ID
600098424
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Background
  • General Knowledge
  • Scientific Area
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the module is to preliminarily approach the basic principles and theoretical streams of Management, to describe the theoretical basis of the Management functions and define the activities and roles of executives in the dynamically evolving environment of the organisations. And to also to familiarize students with the elaboration of real business cases and problems
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work in teams
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Basic terms-definitions, importance of Management at all levels of economic and social life and the conduct of business activities. The dynamics of the contemporary business environment (internal and external) with emphasis on the problems and challenges faced by the Management of Greek companies. The scientific basis of Management: Development of Management as a science – approaches – schools of thought – modern developments. Management as a system of the functions of Planning, Organisation, Administration and Control. Executives – Managers: Analysis of their roles, tasks, job nature and responsibilities. Capabilities, skills, competitive characteristics that executives and managers must have. Elaboration of Case Studies during the seminars.
Keywords
Management, Business Administration
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures782.8
Seminars260.9
Fieldwork
Tutorial562
Project30.1
Exams20.1
Total1655.9
Student Assessment
Description
Final written exam (70%) Participation in seminar courses (Preliminary written exam + Oral assignment) (30%)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. ΕΥΓΕΝΙΑ ΠΕΤΡΙΔΟΥ, «Διοίκηση-Μάνατζμεντ: Μία εισαγωγική προσέγγιση», Γ έκδοση, Εκδόσεις ΣΟΦΙΑ, Θεσσαλονίκη 2011. 2. SCHERMERHORN JOHN R., « Εισαγωγή στο Μάνατζμεντ», Εκδόσεις Πασχαλίδης, 2012.
Additional bibliography for study
1. ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΜΠΟΥΡΑΝΤΑΣ, "Μάνατζμεντ", Εκδόσεις Γ. Μπένου, Αθήνα 2002. 2. KATE WILLIAMS & BOB JOHNSON, "Εισαγωγή στο Μάνατζμεντ", Εκδόσεις Κριτική, Αθήνα 2005.
Last Update
15-11-2016