The objective of the course is presenting the main models, methods and tools for the management and organisation of firms. Such models and tools will allow the student not only to interpret the specific reality in which (s)he will be involved, but also to identify, formulate and solve problems.
Academic progress will be monitored and verified from the written paper at the beginning of each exam session
By the end of the course:
During the written exam (2 hours on average), the student is asked to solve some exercises and answer to some questions in order to demonstrate his/her ability to put into practice the basic principles illustrated throughout the course.
By the end of the course:
No prerequisites required
No co-requisites required
The course provides the basis for other management course (i.e. project management, innovation, strategy, supply chain, etc.)
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
Attendance: Advised
Teaching method:
Part I – MARKETS AND FIRMS
I.1 INTRODUCTION. Introduction to firms and main typologies of firms
I.2 ORGANIZATION. Organization as a system; variables and performance of the organizational system; work division and coordination; job design; organizational design, main organizational models.
Part II – SYSTEMS FOR INFORMATIONS
II.1 ACCOUNTING. The accounting model and the role of external accounting
II.2 COST ANALYSIS. Cost classification. Cost analysis in the long term: economy of scale, scope and learning Part III – DECISION SYSTEMS III.1 Short term decisions: break even, mix and make or buy. III.2 Capital budgeting
Part IV – CONTROL SYSTEMS IV.1 Balance sheets analysis
Slides to follow the class will be provided.
For non-attending students the syllabus is the same as for attending ones.
The exam is made up of one written quiz, and one written test.
Stages not required.