Contemporary Issues & Trends in Management & Technology

    Course Code: 
    8112
    Semester: 
    2nd
    Elective Courses
    Professor: 

    VOUDOURI IRINI

    Course Description

    The course aims to familiarize students with contemporary issues in management and technology and with research methodologies.

    In this context, the course analyses issues related to:

    • Human Resource Management
    • Production management
    • Supply chain management
    • Information systems management
    • Innovation management and new product development
    • Business strategy
    • Management of international business
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Research methodology

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

    • Appreciate the significance of various business functions for the effective operation of the business.
    • Understand contemporary issues governing the various business functions.
    • Understand contemporary trends in management and technology.
    • Map and analyse contemporary challenges that businesses face.
    • Develop and critically evaluate research ideas.
    • Appreciate various research methodologies.
    • Recognise that implementing a research project is both an individual and team activity and be able to form successful teams.