Undergraduate Courses 2023-24

Undergraduate courses marked with [EXP] may adopt the approach of experiential learning subject to different offerings. Students should check the delivery mode of the class section before registration.

• MGMT 1110

  Introduction to Management

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  a passing letter grade in LANG 1401 OR LANG 1402 OR LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1002 (prior to 2022-23)

  Exclusion(s)

  CORE 1371

  Description

  This course provides students with a systematic approach to acquiring a solid foundation in the principles and current practices of management. The focus of the course is about the interaction between individuals (managers) and the organization. We will explore what managers do through discussion of the four fundamental functions of managers, namely planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Topics include: evolution of management theories, environmental influences on management, organizational culture, strategic management, organizational design, change management, organizational control and human resources management.
• MGMT 1120

  Developing the Leader in You

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  a passing letter grade in LANG 1401 OR LANG 1402 OR LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1002 (prior to 2022-23)

  Description

  Leading people effectively is a tremendous challenge, a great opportunity, and a serious responsibility. This course is about developing your full potential as a leader. The focus will be on skills development so that you can use leadership theories and concepts to improve your leadership skills. Topics include leadership traits and behavior theories, leadership values, the team concept and group dynamics and leader as coach and developer of people. Interactive class activities will be conducted including videos, discussions and self-assessment exercises.
• MGMT 1130

  Traps and Pitfalls in Judgment and Decision Making

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  a passing letter grade in LANG 1401 OR LANG 1402 OR LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1002 (prior to 2022-23)

  Exclusion(s)

  CORE 1373

  Description

  Decision making is a central human activity, but how good are we at it? Scientific evidence suggests that our decisions are often biased and flawed, resulting in disappointing or even disastrous outcomes. This course draws upon contemporary research in psychology and other social sciences to better understand how it is that people make decisions, and why those decisions are often made badly. The course will emphasize a theoretical understanding of human decision making, as well as a comprehension of the real world implications of our mistakes both for us and for our society, and what, if anything, can be done about it.
• MGMT 2010

  Business Ethics and the Individual

  2 Credit(s)
  Description

  This course presents and exemplifies three major traditions of ethical thought in East and West moral philosophy - namely utilitarianism, principle-based ethics and virtue-based ethics. Employing guest speakers, lectures, cases, contemporary readings, role-plays, fieldwork, reflective student writing, and discussion groups, the course engages students in a serious consideration of their own ethical standards as applied to their present academic environment and their future careers. Students come to understand through this course that while an ethical dilemma may be viewed in various ways depending on one's guiding assumptions, a decision and course of action nevertheless must be chosen in harmony with one's own moral convictions. For Business students only.
• MGMT 2110

  Organizational Behavior

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  Human behavior and behavioral issues in organizations studied from the perspective of the individual and that of the organization.
• MGMT 2130

  Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

  2 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (for non-BIBU and non-SGFN students) MGMT 2010

  Description

  Taking a discussion-based approach to examining ethical issues in a corporate context, this intermediate business ethics course will focus mainly on the ethical issues related to the interaction between business and society. Students will further develop their ethical knowledge, moral reasoning skills, and attitudes towards social responsibility by considering the overarching corporate implications of their decisions. This highly interactive course will draw upon relevant current issues to help students understand (and overcome) some of the real-world challenges that business executives confront.
• MGMT 3110

  Human Resources Management

  4 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 2110

  Description

  Manpower planning, job analysis and design, recruitment, performance appraisal, compensation, training and development, health and safety at work and discrimination.
• MGMT 3120

  Managerial Leadership

  4 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 2110

  Description

  Understand the nature of leadership and how it goes beyond managership. To develop an appreciation for the complexities of dealing with people who hold different values. To introduce, develop and encourage new strategies and techniques to enhance both teamwork and effectiveness in the workplace.
• MGMT 3130

  Judgement and Decision Making in Organizations

  4 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 2110

  Description

  This course is about how people make decisions, with special emphasis on decision making in an organizational context. It attempts to provide an understanding of employee and manager decision making at two levels - the individual and the group.
• MGMT 3140

  Negotiation

  4 Credit(s)
  Description

  Theories and processes of negotiation; negotiation strategies; contextual factors in negotiation; other issues in negotiation.
• MGMT 3160

  Environmental Business Strategies

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  CORE 1371 OR MGMT 1110 OR MGMT 2110

  Exclusion(s)

  ENVR 3310

  Description

  This course covers strategic opportunities arising from environmental risks. Public and regulatory demand for environmental products and services must co-exist with the need for corporations to maximize shareholder wealth. The course examines both theoretical and practical issues that arise in attempting to balance the health of the natural environment with value creation. Is there an inherent conflict between the institutions of business and our ability to care for the environment? What competitive opportunities are created for firms and what do they have to do to seize these opportunities? Lessons from the course will be interest to the students of strategy and the environment. Restricted to MGMT and BBA students.
• MGMT 3170

  Managing CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This course will focus on specific CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) issues facing companies today. Along with changing attitudes, new global regulatory CSR requirements are increasingly putting firms under pressure to demonstrate positive social and environmental impacts, while maintaining their commitments to investors. Students will investigate how actual firms are managing these pressures while continuing to address the needs of their stakeholders. Incorporating aspects of the benchmark standards such as the GRI and various ESG (Environmental Social Governance) initiatives will help students to strengthen their own knowledge, skill, and attitudes in this area. The course has an embedded project, with direct links to one or more businesses, which will give students the necessary practical grounding for effectively understanding the challenges of CSR in the contemporary business environment.
• MGMT 4000

  Special Topics in Management

  0-4 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 2110

  Description

  Current development issues in the field of organization and management; topics selected by instructors.
• MGMT 4010

  Independent Study

  1-4 Credit(s)
  Description

  Faculty directed independent study. May be graded letter grades or P/F subject to different offerings.
• MGMT 4210

  Corporate Strategy

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 2110

  Description

  Major techniques and approaches to the development and implementation of corporate strategies. Underlying concepts; analytical techniques; internal and external competitor analysis and evaluation of strategic options.
• MGMT 4220

  Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  4 Credit(s)
  Description

  This is an interactive course that introduces knowledge about the creation and management of new business ventures. Attention is also given to key issues in corporate entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and family businesses.
• MGMT 4230

  International Management

  4 Credit(s)
  Description

  Understanding and managing multinational corporations in different economic, social, cultural, legal and technological environments.
• MGMT 4240

  Strategic Management in China

  4 Credit(s)
  Exclusion(s)

  MGMT 5480

  Description

  The overall goal of this course is to teach the students key theories and frameworks in strategic management and apply them to Chinese context. it takes a comparative perspective to analyze the similarities and differences in strategic management between East and West. It is case intensive course which involves extensive student participation in analyzing cases of business in China.
• MGMT 4250

  Management Consulting

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  CORE 1371 OR MGMT 1110 OR MGMT 2110

  Description

  To meet the increasing demand from both the private and public sectors in local and international firms in Hong Kong, South East Asia and mainland China, Management Consulting is a course to be offered by faculty with consulting experience who will train students in management with the fundamental and practical skills to understand and analyse business problems in order to work out a number of scenarios for solving problems. More importantly, the students will be encouraged to work in teams and propose innovative and strategic consulting plans to meet a set of specified goals from time to time.
• MGMT 4270

  Training and Development

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 3110

  Description

  In today's competitive business world, organizations need to implement training and development initiatives to continuously cultivate their human resources. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the training and developing process in organizations. Topics include training needs assessment, learning motivation, theories of learning, transfer of training, training methods, and training evaluation. The course will also examine special topics of interest such as cross-cultural training, career development, and the role of information technology and social responsibility in training and development.
• MGMT 4280

  Transnational Legal Issues and Dispute Settlement

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  MGMT 4000D

  Description

  The course introduces students to core legal principles of transnational economic law and the mechanisms for the settlement of trade and investment disputes. The topics discussed are closely related to world-wide current events that affect transnational law and dispute resolution. The lectures examine how domestic laws, and regional and international agreements impact the operations of corporations in different economic sectors (i.e. energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals etc,) and in labour relations. The course covers decisions of international courts and arbitral tribunals that affect the activities and governance of private and state-owned multinational corporations. Students will learn how companies can minimize the impact of problematic situations through arbitration, mediation, and alternative means of dispute settlement. The understanding of key legal concepts that govern cross-border trade and investment ensures a holistic preparation to management and business students and enables them to better address complex issues that companies face in a globalised economy.
• MGMT 4290

  HR Analytics

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 3110

  Description

  HR analytics, also known as “people analytics” and “talent analytics”, is the use of HR data and analytical tools to improve decision making in human resources and ultimately contribute to organizational effectiveness. It is an evidence-based, data-driven approach to managing people at work. In this course, we will examine the HR data and analytical tools necessary to conducting HR analytics, and apply them in resolving HR issues such as recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, training and development, compensation, and retention. We will also discuss the ethical aspects related to HR analytics.
• MGMT 4300

  Knowing and Managing Your Social Networks for Careers and Business

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  MGMT 4000E

  Prerequisite(s)

  MGMT 2110

  Mode of Delivery

  [EXP] Experiential learning

  Description

  Business environments change, but what stays constant is that business still involves people and relationships. Knowing the right people and building a helpful network of people are critical to successful careers. Throughout this course, you will learn about: 1) why are networks important, and how, 2) what are the different aspects of networks that matter, and 3) how does your network look like? To answer these questions, this course will introduce you to elementary theories of social networks and skills in network science.