This course explores and elaborates on complexity and emergence in the context of contemporary management and the practices of managing. The course engages students with advanced interdisciplinary ‘Management of Complexity’ themes in strategy, organizational behavior and leadership. In this theory and case-driven course, students examine the management of complexity in terms of specific cultural and organizational contexts and management frameworks.May be taken twice for credit.

Code
BA5062
Name
MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEXITY
Credits
2
Pre-requisites
Major=MSc: International Management OR Major=MSc: Int'l Mgmt (NGO & Mission-Based Track) OR Major=MSc: Int'l Mgmt (Sustainability Systems Track)
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
Yes
Discipline
BA (Business)
Level
Graduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4477
Last update with CAMS
To understand conventional and critical approaches of complexity in management theory and practices.
To develop the ability to analyze complex (“wicked”) problems, where great uncertainty is present, in a management context.
To investigate some of the common historical narratives of complexity and explore how these influence our current perceptions of management theory and practice.
To explore contemporary organizational complexity concepts and apply them to management issues.
To acquire practical experience in dealing with wicked, complex management issues.
Term Code Name
Fall 2020 BA5062 MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEXITY
Fall 2021 BA5062 MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEXITY