Organisational Behaviour

This course provides an introduction to the study of individual and group behaviour in organisations. The course is taught in two parts. In the first part we examine individual-level topics such as personality differences; perception and learning in organisations; workplace emotions, theories of motivation; and stress management. We then move on to discuss team and organisational-level processes, including decision-making; group dynamics and teamwork; communication; power and conflict management; organisational structure and design; organisational culture; and organisational change.

15 points

(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points

MGMT201, MGMT216

Principles of Human Resource Management

This course covers the principles of human resource management (HRM) - its major functional areas and the major theories that are the basis for modern HRM practices.

15 points

(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points

International Business

This course introduces the major topics in International Business, including comparative environmental frameworks, government and economic influences, import/export, and organisation of international business. The course emphasises the pervasive repercussions of global issues on contemporary business management and the role of the business owner or executive manager.

15 points

(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points

MGMT220

Business, Society and the Environment

This course is a general introduction to the changing responsibilities of business to society and the environment. This course is designed to 1) help you to understand current perspectives on the impact of business on climate change globalisation, and consumerism, and, 2) to help you analyse and develop ways in which business organisations respond ethically to the needs of society and the environment. Each of the topics is addressed at a global, national and organisational level.

15 points

60 points

MKTG230

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

An introductory course in OM which provides an overview of topics fundamental to Supply Chain Management: operations strategy, strategic capacity planning, logistics, facility location, data management and forecasting. Ideas from these topics are then integrated via the playing of The Supply Chain Game.

15 points

(1) MGMT100 or MGMT170; and (2) STAT101

MSCI270, MSCI220

Special Topic: Working and Leading in International Teams

The course will introduce students to the attitudes, knowledge and skills required to be an effective and respectful member of, and leader in, an international or intercultural team. This will be done utilising relevant theories, as well as by introducing students to different norms of teamwork and leadership from a range of cultural perspectives, including Maori and Pacific. Students will then have the opportunity to apply this knowledge, and reflect on it, by working in international teams on real-world projects with global companies through the X-Culture programme. The overarching purpose of the course is to prepare students to work and lead in international and intercultural teams.

15 points

Innovation Management

This course introduces the theories and practices of innovation management. The course examines areas including the role of innovation for growth and wealth creation, effective innovation processes and the associated management issues, and the characteristics of innovative organisations.

15 points

(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points

Business, Society and the Environment

This course is a general introduction to the changing responsibilities of business to society and the environment. This course is designed to 1) help you to understand current perspectives on the impact of business on climate change globalisation, and consumerism, and, 2) to help you analyse and develop ways in which business organisations respond ethically to the needs of society and the environment. Each of the topics is addressed at a global, national and organisational level.

15 points

60 points

MKTG230

Operations Management Processes

An introduction to Supply Chain Management and Operations Management providing the necessary groundwork for more advanced study in this field. There is an emphasis on practical application of the methods taught throughout the course. It considers in detail processes involved in supply chain management. The internal organisation of processes within a manufacturer or service provider is explored. The importance of inventory and the processes to control it, such as Materials Requirements Planning and Lean Production, will be discussed. The course also considers the issue of quality management and how it can be controlled.

15 points

(1) MGMT100 or MGMT170; and (2) STAT101 RP: MGMT270 or MSCI270

MSCI221, MSCI271