Modules

Modules Compulsory modules: Practising Responsible Business Behaviours This module examines the nature of business enterprise and its relationship with wider society, seeking answers to the question: what does it mean for businesses to behave responsibly? In this debate we encounter ideas regarding stakeholder theory, the triple bottom line, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, the role of the state or of supra-national organisations and so on. Principles of Applied Economics The module aims to provide knowledge and comprehension of the basic economic principles and techniques related to microeconomics and macroeconomics. Perspectives on Economic Growth and Development This module provides an introduction to key economic theories such as economic growth and chance to discuss their application to different countries. You will explore the factors underpinning economic growth such as labour, capital and technological changes and explain how they can contribute to economic growth and stability. Developing Analysis Techniques This module introduces essential quantitative methods for modelling and analysing financial data. In addition, statistics and probability concepts will be discussed and applied to various events. These theories will then be used to analyse practical situations. Economic Policy and Practice This module provides understanding of quantitative techniques and their usefulness in theoretical and applied economics with focus on developing a deeper understanding of modern macroeconomics. Market Equilibrium and Market Failure This module takes an unusual approach by explicitly considering, early in students’ careers, what is involved in making markets ‘work’ and some of the many circumstances in which they may ‘fail’. It is hoped that this will help students to gain a better understanding of the true usefulness of economics in the real world. All modules are worth 20 credits unless stated otherwise.