Modules

Year 1 All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules, giving you a broad understanding of business principles in areas such as economics, marketing, law and organisational behaviour. You’ll explore topics such as how economic and political factors impact businesses, learn the essentials of branding and strategy and understand how people and organisations work together. Core modules Business Economics Marketing Principles Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business Enterprise Project and Skills Managing Systems and Operations Year 2 You will build on the knowledge you gained in your first year, developing expertise in leadership, culture and digital transformation. You can also tailor your studies through option modules in areas such as financial theory, innovation, sustainable operations and business analytics. Core modules International Business Analysis Managing Digital Transformation Leadership Business Law Working Across Cultures Options* Economic Theory and Applications Personal Financial Planning Understanding Finance Theory and Practice Design and Innovation Applied Business Analytics Sustainable Operations and Procurement Information Systems and Decision Making Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts. Final year In your final year, you will have the opportunity to develop a specialism with different option modules. These cover areas such as people management, organisational change, communications and employee relations. Core modules Strategy Researching Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Options* Managing, Teams and Developing People Developing Professional Practice in Business Employee Selection and Development International Finance Understanding Employee Relations Retail Marketing and Distribution Consumer Psychology Environmental Economics Ecommerce and Online Behaviour Organisational Change Commercial Law Employment Law Intellectual Property Law Marketing Planning and Strategy Game Theory in Economics, Finance and Business Strategic Human Resource Management Marketing Communications Happiness: Work and Society Small Business and Entrepreneurship Financial and Capital Markets Labour Economics International Law and Socio-economic Development Placement Project *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.