ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 76.5 Hours of tutorials: 4.5 Expository Class: 13.5 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Organisation of Companies and Commercialisation
Areas: Business Organisation
Center Faculty of Business Administration and Management
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
-Provide students with foundational knowledge of management, enabling them to understand the principles of business organization and become familiar with common business challenges.
-Equip students with the skills necessary to manage a business or organization effectively, particularly in uncertain and dynamic environments.
-Foster an understanding of core managerial functions and competencies, as well as the complexity of the business environment as a key factor influencing managerial decision-making.
Lesson 1. Leadership
Lesson 2. Motivation
Lesson 3. Communication
Lesson 4. Making decision process. Creativity management
Lesson 5. Teamwork
Lesson 6. Time management
Lesson 7. Conflict management
Required Reading/Core bibliography
Llorenç, G. (2021). Competencias directivas: claves para la gestión y el liderazgo (2a. Ed.). Marge Books
Puchol, L.; Puchol, I. (2016) “El libro de las habilidades directivas” Díaz de Santos.
Whetten, D. A.; Cameron, K. S. (2016): D Desarrollo de Habilidades Directivas (9ª edición). Madrid: Pearson Educación- Prentice Hall.
Supplementary reading/Additional bibliography
Robbins S. P., & Coulter, M. (2018). Administración (13º edición). México: Pearson.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2017). Comportamiento Organizacional (17 edición). México: Pearson.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2010). Introducción al comportamiento organizativo. Madrid: Pearson Educación- Prentice Hall.
Basic, general, transversal and specific competences
CB04 – Students must be able to communicate their conclusions — and the knowledge and rationale underpinning them — clearly and unambiguously to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
CB05 – Students must possess the learning skills necessary to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner.
CG03 – Ability to apply acquired knowledge to real-world business situations.
GC06 – Ability to communicate information, ideas, and business management problems — whether general or specific — as well as proposed solutions.
GC07 – Ability to design integrated management projects or functional areas within a company and to interpret relevant data on business management issues.
CT01 – Ethical approach to business management.
CT03 – Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
CT06 – Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
CE05 – Ability to formulate and implement people-related strategies that help organizations achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
The course will be delivered through face-to-face theoretical and interactive sessions, according to the official timetable published by the faculty.
Theoretical sessions will introduce and explain the core topics of the syllabus, highlighting key concepts and the relationships among them. Faculty will use digital resources (computer and projector) to support explanations and will provide students with exercises, readings, case studies, and other relevant materials. Traditional tools such as the blackboard and printed articles may also be used to reinforce understanding and address students’ questions.
Interactive sessions are designed to encourage students to apply theoretical concepts, work collaboratively, and develop communication skills — particularly in oral presentation and argumentation. These sessions will include case study analysis, role-playing activities, class debates, and student presentations of both individual and group assignments. Some activities may require work beyond the scheduled class hours, as described in the section “Study Time and Independent Work.” Whenever possible, professionals and/or visiting professors with expertise in the subject area will be invited to contribute.
Faculty will monitor attendance and active participation in both theoretical and interactive sessions. Class activities will be complemented by independent student work, which may include studying, reading and summarizing academic literature recommended by the instructor, and preparing individual or group assignments for class presentation. The readings are intended to expose students to relevant sources — particularly academic journals — to help them engage with leading authors, explore real-world business cases, and develop their synthesis and written communication skills. Through teamwork and class presentations, students are expected to enhance their collaborative and public speaking abilities.
The instructor will guide students’ independent work during both class time and tutorials. Tutorials aim to support students in preparing assignments, presentations, case studies, and readings, as well as to resolve questions, provide feedback, and assist in the learning process. Tutorials will primarily be held face-to-face but may also be conducted virtually — either synchronously (via MS Teams) or asynchronously (via the institutional virtual campus). In all cases, tutorials will follow the official timetable established by the faculty.
The course will be supported by a virtual classroom on the Moodle platform, which will serve as a central hub for communication and learning resources.
TThe student assessment will be based on all activities carried out throughout the course. These include active participation in case analyses, debates and discussions of readings, articles or news items, the preparation and presentation of assignments, and a final examination.
In cases of academic misconduct during exams or other evaluation activities, the current Regulations for the Evaluation of Academic Performance and Grade Review will apply.
There are two opportunities to pass the course. The evaluation system is the same for both first-time and repeating students, as described below:
First Examination Session
Final exam (50%): Assesses theoretical knowledge of the subject.
Continuous assessment (50%): Includes participation in theoretical and interactive sessions, as well as the completion and presentation of individual or group assignments, case analysis, reading discussions, and other related class activities. Student attitude and engagement in class will also be considered.
In order for the continuous assessment score to be added to the exam score, students must achieve a minimum of 2 out of 5 in the final exam.
Second Examination Session
The same evaluation system will be applied. The continuous assessment components completed during the semester will be considered in the final grade but will not be valid for future academic years.
Important regulatory notes:
According to the USC Academic Progress Regulations for undergraduate and master’s degrees (Art. 5.2), attendance or participation in any assessable activity will result in a final grade other than "NOT PRESENTED".
Attendance waivers are regulated by the Regulations on Class Attendance in Official Undergraduate and Master’s Programs. Students who are officially granted an exemption from attendance will be assessed through a final exam worth 100% of the grade.
Competences assessment:
CB04, CG06, CT01: Continuous assessment: Oral presentation of cases/readings/news items, participation in debates, preparation and presentation of supplementary materials (individual or group), execution of tasks and activities during interactive classes.
CB05, CG03, CE05: Continuous assessment: Case resolution, reading analysis, and discussions on current issues related to management skills. If applicable, there is a final exam.
CG07, CT03: Continuous assessment: Resolution of real or simulated cases, critical discussion of readings and current issues related to management, development and presentation of supplementary content (individual or group), oral presentations, and class debates. If applicable, there is a final exam.
CT06: Continuous assessment: Group work and presentations of cases and activities during interactive sessions.
The course is worth 4.5 ECTS credits, with each credit corresponding to 25 hours of student workload. The total of 112.5 hours is distributed as follows:
Classroom activities (lectures, interactive sessions, tutorials, and assessments): 45 hours
Independent student work (study, assignments, readings, etc.): 67.5 hours
Continuous attendance and active participation in face-to-face sessions are strongly recommended, along with the resolution of case studies and regular consultation of the bibliography and other suggested materials. Accessing the virtual campus is essential to stay informed about course-related updates and to benefit from the additional learning resources available, which support student engagement and knowledge acquisition.
Students are also encouraged to regularly read general and economic news media, identifying topics relevant to the subject matter.
Reviewing the feedback provided by the instructor on submitted assignments and clarifying any doubts is highly beneficial for improving areas that were not sufficiently developed. Additionally, students are advised to make use of tutorial sessions to address any difficulties that may arise during the learning process.
For those who do not pass the course, it is recommended to review previous assignments to better understand the mistakes made and prepare effectively for future attempts.
Mª Angeles Lopez Cabarcos
Coordinador/a- Department
- Organisation of Companies and Commercialisation
- Area
- Business Organisation
- angeles.lopez.cabarcos [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
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