MBA 534 Leadership and ManagementMEF UniversityDegree Programs Business Administration (Non-Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Business Administration (Non-Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 1.5 Number of Credits: 90 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code MBA 534
Course Title in English Leadership and Management
Course Title in Turkish Liderlik ve Yönetim
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Fieldwork
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 134 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 gain knowledge about leadership and management concepts from individual, group and organizational perspectives; and develop the ability to use this knowledge in and outside of work.
Course Description Today, human resources are considered the most important resource for achieving sustainable competitive advantage. This course, which will focus on increasing employee motivation and effective leadership, which are of great importance for the successful performance of all institutions, will help participants develop their own leadership styles and thus help them be more successful in their careers. During the course, the main traditional and contemporary leadership and motivation theories will be introduced to the participants along with practical examples. Other topics to be covered include key managerial concepts, such as effective communication, group dynamics, power, organizational design and development, and organizational culture.
Course Description in Turkish Günümüzdeki sürdürülebilir rekabet avantajı elde edilmesi için en önemli kaynağın insan kaynağı kabul edilmektedir. Tüm kurumların başarılı bir performans sergilemesi açısından büyük öneme sahip olan çalışan motivasyonunu arttırma ve etkin liderlik konularına odaklanacak olan bu ders, katılımcıların kendi liderlik tarzlarını geliştirmelerine ve bu şekilde kariyerlerinde daha başarılı olabilmelerine yönelik olarak tasarlanmıştır. Ders boyunca başlıca geleneksel ve çağdaş liderlik ve motivasyon teorileri, pratik örnekleri ile birlikte katılımcılara tanıtılacaktır. İşlenecek diğer konular arasında etkili iletişim, grup dinamikleri, güç, örgütsel tasarım ve geliştirme ve örgüt kültürü gibi diğer temel yönetsel kavramlar yer almaktadır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Understand the leadership skills required to effectively manage individuals, teams and organizations
2) Gain awareness of how employee motivation and job satisfaction in the workplace can be increased by using different methods
3) gaining theoretical and practical knowledge to develop a personal leadership style
4) distinguishing between various situational factors, such as culture, to determine the right leadership approach
5) Understand the role of communication in effective leadership and management
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Ability to analyse a various range of organizational information, including accounting and 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) Competence in leadership and team membership skills 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) Ability to find ethical, creative, comprehensive solutions to complex organizational problems
7) Integration of management techniques, new business models and analytical tools to decision-making processes
8) Competence in 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 and finance, operations management, marketing and technology S Project
2) Integration of the organizational functional knowledge in the process of formulation and implementation of long-term strategic goals and objectives H Project
3) Competence in leadership and team membership skills for managing innovation as well as routine processes and activities in organizations S Project
4) Self-exploration through the development and implementation of real business opportunities S Project
5) Awareness of the uncertainty and complexity of global business environments and changing business practices and trends H Project
6) Ability to find ethical, creative, comprehensive solutions to complex organizational problems H Project
7) Integration of management techniques, new business models and analytical tools to decision-making processes S Project
8) Competence in vital managerial and leadership skills, such as critical thinking, business communication, decision making and conflict resolution S Project
9) Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at European Language Portfolio General Level B2. S Project
Prepared by and Date ,
Course Coordinator CEYHAN MUTLU
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Assoc. Prof. Dr. HANDE KARADAĞ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to leadership and management concepts
2) Job satisfaction, motivation and stress management
3) Traditional and modern motivation theories
4) Effective communication based on trust
5) Team management dynamics, conflict management
6) Dynamic manager competencies
7) Midterm Project
8) Traditional and modern leadership theories
9) Leadership characteristics and development
10) The role of culture in leadership and management
11) Power and influence in leadership
12) Ethical and inclusive leadership
13) Strategic Leadership
14) New Generation Leadership Approaches
15) Final Project Period
16) Final Project Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsLeadership in Organizations, 9th edition Published by Pearson (February 1, 2019) © 2020 • Gary A. Yukl • William L. Gardner Organizational Behavior, 19th edition Published by Pearson (May 12, 2022) © 2023 • Stephen P. Robbins • Timothy A. Judge
Teaching Methods
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 25
Project 1 % 35
Final Examination 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 2 98
Midterm(s) 1 10 4 14
Final Examination 1 20 2 22
Total Workload 134
Total Workload/25 5.4
ECTS 5