Modules

Year 1 Business and the contemporary business environment Learn about key drivers for organisational change including fiscal and monetary policies, globalisation, technological innovations, skills, and the drive for profitability will be explored. Marketing processes and planning The operational aspects of marketing are explained through analysis of the design and implementation of the marketing mix in different contexts. Business economics and data analysis You will learn why business managers must understand and appreciate how business is influenced by these factors and how careful analysis of data can support business in making decisions to maintain and promote growth in an everchanging global economy. Managing people and organisations Theories of Management will be studied alongside the impact of the structure upon an organisation and the manner in which it communicates and performs its operations Introduction to Financial Management Provides knowledge of financial concepts and practices, and a clear identification of key financial performance indicators within business. Essentials of small business development Basic introduction to the components of a business plan, recognising and responding to risk, and developing an understanding of how marketing contributes significantly to successful business development. Year 2 Project Management Analysing key components of a successful project and how the implementation of these components are vital to the result of the project. Managing operations and organisational change Evaluating systems and processes which contribute to adding value for a business, analysing both traditional and contemporary approaches towards organisational change management. Financial management and reporting for decision making Exploration of common accounting practice, analysing and make recommendation(s) for a range of business cases and will further ensure they develop knowledge of fiscal concepts and reporting practices, to support specialist and non-specialist decision makers Law for business Providing a clear understanding of how the law is created, how it develops and how it is implemented in practice across a multitude of disciplines including Contract Law, Employment Law, Law of Negligence and Consumer Law. Research methods You will learn about research methodologies and analysing and articulating information and how research methods reflect academic conventions and standards along with ethical considerations. Business sustainability Understanding of how to create more sustainable industry practices, as well as a sustainable planet in which these businesses operate. The core principles and drivers of Sustainability will be identified alongside a critical understanding of the challenges around sustainability for organisations and the approaches which can be taken to overcome these. Year 3 Globalisation and management The global business context will be examined together with the challenges faced. Developing an understanding of their own professional impact and management approaches. Responsibility, ethics, and sustainability Building on the Business Sustainability module with a greater focus on exploration of the ethical issues of sustainability for the future of their sector as well as their own individual professional practice. Procurement and the international supply chain Understanding the management of supply chains is such a fundamental aspect of the performance of every organisation in terms of both sustainability as well as enabling the organisation to remain competitive. Strategic management The relationship between theories and practice will be explored. Approaches to strategic management, concepts and frameworks and issues in strategic management will be studied. Major project Plan a year’s activity towards a self-identified goal, then during the year demonstrate skills in researching information and finally presenting their work through both a written project and a presentation.

Assessment method

A variety of assessment methods are used including:

• Presentations

• Reports

• Time-constrained assessments

• Essay

• Projects