MGMT 542 Change ManagementMEF UniversityDegree Programs Business Administration (English) (Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Business Administration (English) (Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 2 Number of Credits: 120 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School of Social Sciences
Course Code MGMT 542
Course Title in English Change Management
Course Title in Turkish Değişim Yönetimi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 124 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective To acquire a basic level of knowledge, skills and vision to understand the nature of change, the need for change and how organizations can manage it.
Course Description Today, we do see that the world, the environment companies operate in is changing and the companies, independent of their desire, are inevitably changing. How to transform, how to lead change is the biggest question nowadays. This course aims to provide clear and concise coverage of the nature, elements, and practice of change management and help comprehend previous courses on organization, strategy, operations management for business and econ students.
Course Description in Turkish Şirketlerin içinde çalıştığı dünya ve çevre hızla değişirken, şirketlerin değişmesi kaçınılmazdır. Değişimin şekli, nasıl yapılacağı, nasıl yönetileceği ise en büyük sorulardan bir tanesidir. Bu ders, değişimin doğası, elementleri ve de değişim yönetimi uygulamalarını içermektedir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Principles, elements of change
2) Barriers to change
3) Strengths and weaknesses of change management practices
4) How to use the strategies to achieve change
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Ability to analyse a various range of organizational information, including accounting & finance, operations management, marketing and technology
2) Integration of the organizational functional knowledge in the process of formulation and implementation of long-term strategic goals and objectives
3) Development of leadership and team membership skills required for managing innovation as well as routine processes and activities in organizations
4) Self-exploration through the development and implementation of real business opportunities
5) Awareness of the uncertainty and complexity of global business environments and changing business practices and trends
6) Finding ethical, creative, comprehensive solutions to complex organizational problems
7) Demonstrating the ability to integrate management techniques, new business models & analytical tools to decision-making processes
8) Competence in the mastery of vital managerial and leadership skills, such as critical thinking, business communication, decision making and conflict resolution
9) Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at European Language Portfolio General Level B2.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Ability to analyse a various range of organizational information, including accounting & finance, operations management, marketing and technology S Participation
2) Integration of the organizational functional knowledge in the process of formulation and implementation of long-term strategic goals and objectives H Exam
3) Development of leadership and team membership skills required for managing innovation as well as routine processes and activities in organizations H Exam
4) Self-exploration through the development and implementation of real business opportunities N
5) Awareness of the uncertainty and complexity of global business environments and changing business practices and trends S Participation
6) Finding ethical, creative, comprehensive solutions to complex organizational problems N
7) Demonstrating the ability to integrate management techniques, new business models & analytical tools to decision-making processes S Participation
8) Competence in the mastery of vital managerial and leadership skills, such as critical thinking, business communication, decision making and conflict resolution H Exam
9) Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at European Language Portfolio General Level B2. S HW
Prepared by and Date ,
Course Coordinator CEYHAN MUTLU
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) Why Change? Drivers & Pressures
3) Change Management Theories & Barriers to Change
4) Organizational Skills-1 (Human&Group Behaviour)
5) Organizational Skills-2 (Motivation&Commitment)
6) Organizational Skills-3 (Negotiation&ConflictManagement)
7) Leadership & Leaders
8) Creativity & Innovation
9) Decision Making
10) Risk Management
11) Case Study
12) Digital Transformation
13) Project Management
14) Review
Required/Recommended Readings
Teaching MethodsThis course is designed to provide students with an introductory exposure to many of the essential elements of international business in today's global system. For achieving learning objectives, the course will entail a set of related videos, readings, lectures, problem-solving activities and creative processes as well as interactions with real life businesses. With readings and lectures, you will be able to grasp the key issues of organizations whereas with case studies and discussions, you will find the opportunity to expand your perspectives and apply the theoretical knowledge to real life situations. The course will cover basic terminology and theoretical structure as well as practical implications. The methods which will be used throughout the course are real life case studies, group projects, presentations, in-class discussions and key note speaker addresses. Every member of the class is expected to freely share her/his knowledge, ideas and questions with the group without any concern. Throughout the course, experiential, constructivist, research-based and reflective teaching strategies are used. In all kinds of teaching and learning activities, student participation, active learning and learning by doing are essential.
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Project 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 1 84
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterm(s) 1 10 2 12
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 124
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5