This course focuses on organisations, how they function, and how people and group dynamics influence performance in different workplace settings. It develops a deeper understanding of organisational change and change management, while also exploring approaches to fostering innovation and creativity in their various forms. The course also introduces the role of human resource management within organisations, placing it in the broader context of organisational development and innovation.
Organisation, Human Resources, and Innovation (postgraduate)
This course provides an in-depth understanding of corporate governance mechanisms, including boards of directors, incentive compensation, ownership structures, institutional investors, and the role of takeovers and capital markets in shaping managerial decision-making and outcomes. It explores the differences between governance systems around the world and examines how these mechanisms vary across settings. The course also considers how governance influences the strategy and decision-making of corporations, multinational enterprises, and business groups.
International Corporate Governance (postgraduate)
This course explores how individual behaviour, group dynamics, and organisational change shape performance in workplace settings. It also develops a deeper understanding of key organisational issues, with a strong focus on change management and innovation in organisations. The course provides insight into how people and organisations adapt, develop, and perform in response to internal and external challenges.
Industrial Systems and Innovation (undergraduate)
This course explores international business strategy in a global context, focusing on how organisations operate, compete, and make decisions across borders. It develops understanding of the strategic, economic, and managerial challenges involved in international business, while examining how firms respond to global markets, cultural differences, and changing international environments.