Aims:

The module aims to equip students with some of the fundamental concepts, ideas and frameworks that enable the members and leaders of contemporary...

Aims:

The module aims to equip students with some of the fundamental concepts, ideas and frameworks that enable the members and leaders of contemporary organisations to interpret and respond to change. The syllabus focuses on approaches to managing organisations as they have historically developed, with special emphasis on problems of strategy, competition, change management, leadership, and culture.

 

Objectives: 

Appreciate the historical legacy of the modern organisation and the forces of change that shape contemporary organisations.
	Acquire some of the qualities and skill that are needed to lead, manage and enable change in international organisational settings.
	Develop and build the foundations of critical thinking and analysis that are required to respond effectively to the many pressures in the business environment.
Learning Outcomes: 

On completion of this module you will be able to:

Appreciate the historical legacy of the modern organisation
	Understand the nature of change and which approaches are available to managing change
	Reflect critically on the role of managers and leaders in an ever-changing business environment.
 

Students learn how to analyse the professional context of a project throughout a series of seminars, exploring the role of the architect, procurement,...

Students learn how to analyse the professional context of a project throughout a series of seminars, exploring the role of the architect, procurement, construction and site safety, initial cost appraisal, and communication between the construction team. They are also introduced to simple digital project management and costing tools. Students write an individual critical appraisal of the Year 2 design proposals, informed by field trips to construction sites, subject to health and safety management.

Students work in groups to understand how micro architectures, from clothing and masks to gazebos and pavilions, modify the environment for their users and...