BE_PH_MNG Management

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Emil Velinov, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Alexandra Zhereb, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Jiří Koleňák, Ph.D., MBA, LL.M.
Centre for International Programmes – International programmes – NEWTON University
Timetable
Mon 8:00–9:30 PH Učebna 05, except Mon 9. 2.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BE_PH_MNG/01: each odd Friday 9:40–11:10 PH Učebna 12, except Fri 13. 2., E. Velinov
BE_PH_MNG/02: each odd Friday 13:30–15:00 PH Učebna 01, A. Zhereb
BE_PH_MNG/03: each odd Friday 8:00–9:30 Zoom.Praha2, except Fri 13. 2., E. Velinov
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the basics of management - beginning with the history and ending with the current approaches and trends in management. After completing the course, the students will be able to use the various management functions in real life situations. The course graduates understand the requirements for managing a business entity. They know the difference between strategic and operational management, management in the market environment, its position and application. They understand the correlation with major factors in the environment, demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and methods that correspond with the range of activities conducted by managers. Students also gain the knowledge and skills needed for the interpretation of data which will be required for their future decisions in the unstable and unpredictable environment. They will be able to handle the management of more complex professional activities and projects using the tools for planning, implementation and feedback. Managers from outside the university are invited to act as external lecturers during the course to motivate the students to a deeper interest in the topic.
Syllabus
  • The course covers the following topics:
  • 1. The development and essence of management
  • 2. Opinion schools of management
  • 3. Organisational structures and their applications
  • 4. The roles and main tasks of a manager
  • 5. Management functions: planning, organizing, leading and directing, controlling
  • 6. Managerial planning
  • 7. Organization and division of labour
  • 8. Delegation as a tool to increase work efficiency
  • 9. Human resources management and human resources in the hands of a manager
  • 10. Decision making process
  • 11. Information processes and information systems in the company
  • 12. Controlling processes and personality of a manager
Assessment methods
Ungraded credit: (on campus) minimum attendance at seminars, obtaining a specified minimum number of points for activity at seminars and preparation of continuous assignments; (online) submission of a credit seminar paper meeting the specified requirements
Examination: written final test + oral examination
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2021, winter 2022, summer 2023, winter 2023, summer 2024, summer 2025.
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