Course syllabus

To investigate the way that managers get things done in an organization relying on the dynamic processes of strategic planning, business development, budgeting, and operations to move their organizations forward and achieve results. The concepts and skills needed to manage effectively under constantly changing conditions are identified. The course will review the skill of influencing the direction and functions of an organization and will develop students' appreciation of these management activities and their links to employee performance. Active involvement through lectures, discussion, videos, case studies, and group exercises is required of each student. This course focuses specifically on financial services. The problems of developing countries including Saudi Arabia are given emphasis. Efforts will be made to relate the academic field of management to Saudi Arabia and GCC countries.

Course Description

Lecturer: Dr Shaun W Pekeur

Teaching Staff

Saturday 11 am - 1 pm
Monday 11 am - 1 pm

Other than office hours, the instructor may be contacted by appointment. Email is strongly encouraged!

Office hours

We will not be distributing lecture notes in class at the beginning of each lecture. Students are encouraged to make use of the library facilities offered by Prince Sultan College for additional research on topics covered within the class. The internet is also encouraged for further reading and information purposes. Students are encouraged to refrain from plagiarism and cut and pace practices exercises when doing assignments.

Material

Ricky W. Griffin, Fundamentals of Management: Core Concepts and Applications, 3rd Bk & Cdr edition.

Course Books / References

Wall mounted lecture board and computer data show

Teaching Aids

Students can use either their own PC or the facilities of the college lab. All assignments need to be done on computer to enhance professionalism required by the industry.

Computer facilities



Evaluation:

Student performance will be evaluated during and after completion of the course according to the following breakdown:

Quiz (3)

10

Assignment (2)

20

Practical Test

10

Mid Term

20

Final Exam

40

TOTAL

100

Three quizzes will be given to student and graded. Assignments are due in class during the due dates. In special circumstances (e.g., illness, holidays) we'll try to be accommodating, if you make arrangements with us in advance. Late assignments will be penalized by 10% per 24 hours if you have not made arrangements in advance, and will not be accepted at all 48 hours after the time due.

There are several ways to earn "Class Contribution" points. First and foremost is to come prepared for class, ask questions that other students want to know the answer to, and give clear, brief answers to questions I ask. Second is to be quiet and concentrated in the class.