Course: Planning and Control Assignment 2 credits: 2

Course code
IBVB04PLC1D
Name
Planning and Control Assignment 2
Study year
2021-2022
ECTS credits
2
Language
English
Coordinator
M.H.J. Cox
Modes of delivery
  • Project-based learning
Assessments
  • Assignment 2 - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

  • Students experience the holistic cohesion of a company, the trade-off they have to make between alternatives with regards to logistics, marketing finance and general management;
  • The management simulation demands team work;
  • Decision making under time pressure is trained in a highly competitive environment in virtual reality.
 
Program Learning Outcomes from the IBMS Framework:
WT3-3, WW7-3, LW9-3, LW10-3, LW12-3, LW13-3, LW14-3, TWM15-3, TWM18-3, TWM19-3, TWM21-3, TWM23-3 all tested in portfolio of final annual report

Content

Prerequisites: 
IB students need to have been either on PLM or SAB, preferably both. With completing all credits in Osiris from either PLM or SAB.
Exchange students: previous knowledge of the corresponding subject area is required.

Level: advanced (3)
 
Content:
  • Companies mission, goals, strategies
  • Sales
  • Production
  • Human Resources
  • Research & Development
  • Procurement/Inventory
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Share Price/Company Value
  • Macro economical aspects
 
Details: 
  • In week 1 rules and regulations of the simulation will be explained and a
    trial round will be played. Missing this week implies giving competitors a
    head start, chances of catching up are negligible.
  • The simulation is a "hands on experience". Class attendance (at least 80%)
    is compulsory. If students miss more than one class they need to take the
    module again.
 

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • International Business School
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