MGT1310 Management in the Global Environment Module Handbook Sept 2026/27 | MU

Table of Contents

Welcome
The module teaching team
Communication with the teaching team
MDX Dubai App and Web Portal
Module overview
5.1 Module Narrative
5.2 Teaching and Learning Strategy
5.3 Teaching and Learning Information
Research Ethics
Learning resources
Assessment
8.1 Formative assessment 
8.2 Summative assessment
8.3 Late Submission
8.4 Reassessment
8.5 Assessment support for students of determination
8.6 Feedback on your assignments 
8.7 How is your assignment mark agreed?
8.8 Results Confirmation
8.9 Extenuating Circumstances
University 20-point Scale
Expectations of studying this module 
10.1 Attendance and Engagement
10.2 Professional behaviour
10.3 Laptops, Mobile phones and other devices
10.4 Recording of Lectures
10.5 Academic Integrity and Misconduct 
10.6 Student Success Essentials
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Learning Planner

1. Welcome
A warm welcome to Middlesex University, the Business School and MGT1310. My name is Satkeen Azizzadeh and I will be leading the module for this academic year. I joined Middlesex University in October 2016. Prior to joining Middlesex, I worked at the London School of Economics (LSE), Department of Management as a Fellow. I obtained an MBA from McGill University (1998) and an MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology (2011) and a PhD in Social Psychology (2015) from LSE. During the course of this module, you will be introduced to key management concepts that will allow you to develop the ability to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of various management theories and their application in the management of organisations. This handbook will help you to find your way around this module and answer many of the questions you may have. Please read this module handbook carefully and use it as your guide to the key aspects of the programme.

3. Communication with the teaching team
The teaching team will be communicating with you via email, Unihub and/or the Microsoft Teams platform, so it is important that you read your University email regularly. You should also be visiting the myUniHub page for this module at least three times a week, where you will find all the relevant guidelines, lecture content, deadlines and assignment details for the course.
In the first instance, problems should be dealt with by talking to your lecturer or seminar tutor after the class. You can also email any queries to S.Stephenson@mdx.ac.ae at any time or request an in-person or virtual consultation during your assigned Tutor's consultation times. Don't forget to state your student ID number, module code and name in your email/online booking request. If you turn up at the door unannounced or email at an unsuitable time, then you are far less likely to make contact. Any overall module and course feedback can also be given to the student voice leader for your programme, which will be included in programme feedback sessions.
Urgent and/or individual messages about the module will be sent to you by email, so it is important that you read your university emails regularly. I will also use email to tell you about events (guest lectures or academic enrichment sessions, for example) and career opportunities (employabilityworkshops, internships, job offers and so on) that will help enhance your learning. Please use your Middlesex email address when contacting members of staff to avoid emails being caught in University spam filters. Please also always include your MISIS number when contacting staff.
Take time to write polite emails (as you would in professional employment) in all communications with staff. This should include use of a clear subject line to indicate the subject of your message including the module name or code.

For all queries that don't relate to your programme of study (e.g. fees, wellbeing, accommodation, IT issues, etc.), you should contact CampusCentral directly at AskMDX (https://askmdx.mdx.ac.ae/) rather than your module tutors. This will help ensure you get a response more quickly. Check the Middlesex Dubai website, UniHub and MDX Central App regularly during term-time for any other notifications or announcements. Attempt to look for basic answers to questions (e.g. by using UniHub, Dubai Campus Guide or MDX Central App) before contacting staff.





5. Module Overview
5.1 Module Narrative
Module code: MGT1310
Title: Management in the Global Environment
Credit points: 30
FHEQ level: 4
Start term: Semester 1
Aims:
The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of the management of organisations in the international context. It will introduce management concepts, such as the business functions, organisational structure and work design approaches. In doing so, it will offer various managerial tools to assess the organisational environment and enhance performance. The module stresses the importance of effective organisational communication and teamwork. The course highlights the vital role of corporate social responsibility and ethics in conducting business. Students will develop the ability to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of various management theories and their application in the management of international organisations.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and Skills

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and describe key terms in organisational environment, structure, work design and management of international organisations;
2. Learn key elements of effective teamwork and leadership theories and the development of entrepreneurial and social entrepreneurial activities;
3. Discuss the importance and application of business ethics, social responsibility and sustainability
4. Propose appropriate organisational structures and work designs to respond to dynamic business environments.
5. Communicate in diverse work environments considering the impact of diversity on business practices and employee management.
6. Integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical considerations into global business activities.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Global Environment
. Theories of Business Environment
• Study Skills and Self-Development
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• Teamwork & Leadership
• Work Design Theories
• Organisational Structure
• Organisational Communication
Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship
• Business Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
• Knowledge Management
• Business Strategy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
5.2 Learning and Teaching Strategy: