Managing a company is a complex activity, and effective managers face many challenges from within and outside their organizations. Management is an unpredictable process. Making the right decision is often difficult, and even successful managers often make mistakes. Managers try to find ways to improve their companies´ performance. Therefore, the subject of management is focused on gaining basic knowledge of management issues, including current trends for a broader application of managerial principles.

The content focus of the course is based on the needs of organizations to be organized, managed and achieve the desired goals. Therefore, the course combines the historical development and stages of management with an emphasis on organizational structure, behaviour, analysis of the environment and focus on individuals, groups and teams in the organization. The international dimension and cultural differences are also considered.