| Module |
Credits |
Compulsory/optional |
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Accounting for Managers (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module provides an introduction to accounting from the manager's viewpoint.
Areas covered include the collection and reporting of accounting information to both internal and external users, as well as the use and interpretation of publicity available accounting information. The role of accounting in supporting the management functions of planning, control and decision-making is also covered.
Indicative topics include:
- preparation and presentation of a simple income statement and balance sheet, including the need for adjustments such as depreciation, accruals, prepayments and bad debts;
- the difference between profit and cash;
- interpretation of an income statement and a balance sheet using ratio analysis;
- costing: cost behaviour; marginal costing - methods and uses; absorption costing - methods and uses;
- budgeting: nature and purpose of budgeting; its contribution to planning, control and motivation in an organisation; preparation of simple budgets. |
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Accounting for Managers (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module provides an introduction to accounting from the manager's viewpoint. Areas covered include the collection and reporting of accounting information to both internal and external users, as well as the use and interpretation of publicity available accounting information. The role of accounting in supporting the management functions of planning, control and decision-making is also covered.
Indicative topics include:
- preparation and presentation of a simple income statement and balance sheet, including the need for adjustments such as depreciation, accruals, prepayments and bad debts;
- the difference between profit and cash;
- interpretation of an income statement and a balance sheet using ratio analysis;
- costing: cost behaviour; marginal costing - methods and uses; absorption costing - methods and uses;
- budgeting: nature and purpose of budgeting; its contribution to planning, control and motivation in an organisation; preparation of simple budgets. |
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Accounting for Managers (OAK)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module provides an introduction to accounting from the manager's viewpoint. Areas covered include the collection and reporting of accounting information to both internal and external users, as well as the use and interpretation of publicity available accounting information. The role of accounting in supporting the management functions of planning, control and decision-making is also covered.
Indicative topics include:
- preparation and presentation of a simple income statement and balance sheet, including the need for adjustments such as depreciation, accruals, prepayments and bad debts;
- the difference between profit and cash;
- interpretation of an income statement and a balance sheet using ratio analysis;
- costing: cost behaviour; marginal costing - methods and uses; absorption costing - methods and uses;
- budgeting: nature and purpose of budgeting; its contribution to planning, control and motivation in an organisation; preparation of simple budgets. |
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Accounting for Managers (WHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module provides an introduction to accounting from the manager's viewpoint. Areas covered include the collection and reporting of accounting information to both internal and external users, as well as the use and interpretation of publicity available accounting information. The role of accounting in supporting the management functions of planning, control and decision-making is also covered.
Indicative topics include:
- preparation and presentation of a simple income statement and balance sheet, including the need for adjustments such as depreciation, accruals, prepayments and bad debts;
- the difference between profit and cash;
- interpretation of an income statement and a balance sheet using ratio analysis;
- costing: cost behaviour; marginal costing - methods and uses; absorption costing - methods and uses;
- budgeting: nature and purpose of budgeting; its contribution to planning, control and motivation in an organisation; preparation of simple budgets. |
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Methods and Systems for Business Decisions (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce the students to a variety of quantitative techniques commonly used in analysing and solving business and management problems in the modern organisation. The module will involve the use of a variety of statistical and management science software in order to structure, formulate, and solve business problems.
The module includes the following topics: project management, probability and normal distribution, basic optimisation methods, linear regression, introduction to forecasting, business software and databases. |
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Methods and Systems for Business Decisions (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce the students to a variety of quantitative techniques commonly used in analysing and solving business and management problems in the modern organisation. The module will involve the use of a variety of statistical and management science software in order to structure, formulate, and solve business
problems.
The module includes the following topics: project management, probability and normal distribution, basic optimisation methods, linear regression, introduction to forecasting, business software and databases. |
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Methods and Systems for Business Decisions (OAK)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce the students to a variety of quantitative techniques commonly used in analysing and solving business and management problems in the modern organisation. The module will involve the use of a variety of statistical and management science software in order to structure, formulate, and solve business problems.
The module includes the following topics: project management, probability and normal distribution, basic optimisation methods, linear regression, introduction to forecasting, business software and databases. |
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Developing the Business Professional (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module will provide students with an understanding of key topics relevant to business management, such as business culture, functions, operations and the attributes of business professionals. It aims to enhance their academic and professional skills in order to facilitate their transition to higher levels of learning and to the workplace.
Students will have the opportunity to carry out self-analysis using different learning styles and personality assessments, understand their team roles and reflect on their continuous professional development.
Students will also be able to identify and develop skills and strategies to aid their future studies, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, individually and in teams.
The module will enable students to explore and understand the methods used for acquiring, sharing and maintaining knowledge in an organisation. They will also be able to develop skills in gathering, synthesising and managing business intelligence. |
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Methods and Systems for Business Decisions (WHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce the students to a variety of quantitative techniques commonly used in analysing and solving business and management problems in the modern organisation. The module will involve the use of a variety of statistical and management science software in order to structure, formulate, and solve business problems.
The module includes the following topics: project management, probability and normal distribution, basic optimisation methods, linear regression, introduction to forecasting, business software and databases. |
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Developing the Business Professional (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module will provide students with an understanding of key topics relevant to business management, such as business culture, functions, operations and the attributes of business professionals. It aims to enhance their academic and professional skills in order to facilitate their transition to higher levels of learning and to the
workplace.
Students will have the opportunity to carry out self-analysis using different learning styles and personality assessments, understand their team roles and reflect on their continuous professional development.
Students will also be able to identify and develop skills and strategies to aid their future studies, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, individually and in teams.
The module will enable students to explore and understand the methods used for acquiring, sharing and maintaining knowledge in an organisation. They will also be able to develop skills in gathering, synthesising and managing business intelligence. |
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Developing the Business Professional (OAK)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module will provide students with an understanding of key topics relevant to business management, such as business culture, functions, operations and the attributes of business professionals. It aims to enhance their academic and professional skills in order to facilitate their transition to higher levels of learning and to the workplace.
Students will have the opportunity to carry out self-analysis using different learning styles and personality assessments, understand their team roles and reflect on their continuous professional development.
Students will also be able to identify and develop skills and strategies to aid their future studies, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, individually and in teams.
The module will enable students to explore and understand the methods used for acquiring, sharing and maintaining knowledge in an organisation. They will also be able to develop skills in gathering, synthesising and managing business intelligence. |
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Developing the Business Professional (WHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module will provide students with an understanding of key topics relevant to business management, such as business culture, functions, operations and the attributes of business professionals. It aims to enhance their academic and professional skills in order to facilitate their transition to higher levels of learning and to the
workplace.
Students will have the opportunity to carry out self-analysis using different learning styles and personality assessments, understand their team roles and reflect on their continuous professional development.
Students will also be able to identify and develop skills and strategies to aid their future studies, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, individually and in teams.
The module will enable students to explore and understand the methods used for acquiring, sharing and maintaining knowledge in an organisation. They will also be able to develop skills in gathering, synthesising and managing business intelligence. |
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Economics for Business (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module aims to enable students to understand the economic context of modern business by introducing and developing an appreciation of the utility of economic approaches in studying the business environment. The basic tools and approaches which economists use; demand and supply and industry analysis, among others; will be introduced and applied to help understand the economic issues involved and the public policy which can be derived. Economics, of course, provides one of the key pillars of a solid education in business and this module represents some first steps in this direction as well as highlighting some of the major contemporary
issues in our society such as the credit crunch and recession. |
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Economics for Business (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module aims to enable students to understand the economic context of modern business by introducing and developing an appreciation of the utility of economic approaches in studying the business environment. The basic tools and approaches which economists use; demand and supply and industry analysis, among others; will be introduced and applied to help understand the economic issues involved and the public policy which can be derived. Economics, of course, provides one of the key pillars of a solid education in business and this module represents some first steps in this direction as well as highlighting some of the major contemporary issues in our society such as the credit crunch and recession. |
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Economics for Business (OAK)
|
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module aims to enable students to understand the economic context of modern business by introducing and developing an appreciation of the utility of economic approaches in studying the business environment. The basic tools and approaches which economists use; demand and supply and industry analysis, among others; will be introduced and applied to help understand the economic issues involved and the public policy which can
be derived. Economics, of course, provides one of the key pillars of a solid education in business and this module represents some first steps in this direction as well as highlighting some of the major contemporary issues in our society such as the credit crunch and recession. |
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Economics for Business (WHC)
|
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module aims to enable students to understand the economic context of modern business by introducing and developing an appreciation of the utility of economic approaches in studying the business environment. The basic tools and approaches which economists use; demand and supply and industry analysis, among others; will be introduced and applied to help understand the economic issues involved and the public policy which can be derived. Economics, of course, provides one of the key pillars of a solid education in business and this module represents some first steps in this direction as well as highlighting some of the major contemporary issues in our society such as the credit crunch and recession. |
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Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Develop students' understanding of management and the purpose of the main activities of HRM.
Understand key principles of management, managing self and others and the expectations of a business professional. Identify and develop a series of self-management skills - self-analysis; Reflection and continuous professional development.
Links between people management and business objectives. Gather, synthesise and manage related business intelligence. Develop effective communication skills, orally and in writing; individually and in teams.
Understand key activities of Human Resources - Role of line manager; interventions used to develop knowledge and skills of employees; managing people for performance, motivation and the link with reward management; diversity of people in the organisation; and relevant employment and equality legislation.
Appreciate and apply the principles and policies for effective HRM - effective strategies for encouraging employee collaboration and team working; approaches to implement equality and diversity and compliance with employment and equality legislation. |
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Introduction to Human Resource Management (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Develop students' understanding of management and the purpose of the main activities of HRM.
Understand key principles of management, managing self and others and the expectations of a business professional. Identify and develop a series of self-management skills - self-analysis; Reflection and continuous professional development.
Links between people management and business objectives. Gather, synthesise and manage related business intelligence. Develop effective communication skills, orally and in writing; individually and in teams.
Understand key activities of Human Resources - Role of line manager; interventions used to develop knowledge and skills of employees; managing people for performance, motivation and the link with reward management; diversity of people in the organisation; and relevant employment and equality legislation.
Appreciate and apply the principles and policies for effective HRM - effective strategies for encouraging employee collaboration and team working; approaches to implement equality and diversity and compliance with employment and equality legislation. |
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Introduction to Human Resource Management (OAK)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Develop students' understanding of management and the purpose of the main activities of HRM.
Understand key principles of management, managing self and others and the expectations of a business
professional. Identify and develop a series of self-management skills - self-analysis; Reflection and continuous professional development.
Links between people management and business objectives. Gather, synthesise and manage related business intelligence. Develop effective communication skills, orally and in writing; individually and in teams.
Understand key activities of Human Resources - Role of line manager; interventions used to develop knowledge and skills of employees; managing people for performance, motivation and the link with reward management; diversity of people in the organisation; and relevant employment and equality legislation.
Appreciate and apply the principles and policies for effective HRM - effective strategies for encouraging employee collaboration and team working; approaches to implement equality and diversity and compliance with employment and equality legislation. |
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Introduction to Human Resource Management (WHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Develop students' understanding of management and the purpose of the main activities of HRM.
Understand key principles of management, managing self and others and the expectations of a business professional. Identify and develop a series of self-management skills - self-analysis; Reflection and continuous professional development.
Links between people management and business objectives. Gather, synthesise and manage related business intelligence. Develop effective communication skills, orally and in writing; individually and in teams.
Understand key activities of Human Resources - Role of line manager; interventions used to develop knowledge and skills of employees; managing people for performance, motivation and the link with reward management; diversity of people in the organisation; and relevant employment and equality legislation.
Appreciate and apply the principles and policies for effective HRM - effective strategies for encouraging employee collaboration and team working; approaches to implement equality and diversity and compliance with employment and equality legislation. |
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Principles of Marketing (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This initial marketing module, which assumes no prior knowledge of marketing, aims to introduce students to some of the key ideas of marketing and is suitable for both marketing and non-marketing students. It examines the environment within which organisations operate and the role of marketing within the organisation so that
students can understand the context within which marketing personnel work, and the different activities which are carried out under the umbrella term of 'marketing'. Concepts central to an understanding of marketing are considered - segmentation; targeting and positioning; the product life cycle; the 4Ps; buyer behaviour, etc. |
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Principles of Marketing (OAK)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This initial marketing module, which assumes no prior knowledge of marketing, aims to introduce students to some of the key ideas of marketing and is suitable for both marketing and non-marketing students. It examines the environment within which organisations operate and the role of marketing within the organisation so that students can understand the context within which marketing personnel work, and the different activities which are carried out under the umbrella term of 'marketing'. Concepts central to an understanding of marketing are considered - segmentation; targeting and positioning; the product life cycle; the 4Ps; buyer behaviour, etc. |
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Principles of Marketing (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This initial marketing module, which assumes no prior knowledge of marketing, aims to introduce students to some of the key ideas of marketing and is suitable for both marketing and non-marketing students. It examines the environment within which organisations operate and the role of marketing within the organisation so that
students can understand the context within which marketing personnel work, and the different activities which are carried out under the umbrella term of 'marketing'. Concepts central to an understanding of marketing are considered - segmentation; targeting and positioning; the product life cycle; the 4Ps; buyer behaviour, etc. |
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Introduction to Research Methods (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce students to a range of tools and techniques used for both qualitative and quantitative research. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their research and enquiry skills. Appropriate methods for specific research will be identified. |
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Principles of Marketing (WHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This initial marketing module, which assumes no prior knowledge of marketing, aims to introduce students to some of the key ideas of marketing and is suitable for both marketing and non-marketing students. It examines the environment within which organisations operate and the role of marketing within the organisation so that
students can understand the context within which marketing personnel work, and the different activities which are carried out under the umbrella term of 'marketing'. Concepts central to an understanding of marketing are considered - segmentation; targeting and positioning; the product life cycle; the 4Ps; buyer behaviour, etc. |
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Introduction to Research Methods (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce students to a range of tools and techniques used for both qualitative and quantitative research. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their research and enquiry skills. Appropriate methods for specific research will be identified. |
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Introduction to Research Methods (WHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce students to a range of tools and techniques used for both qualitative and quantitative research. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their research and enquiry skills. Appropriate methods for specific research will be identified. |
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Introduction to Research Methods (OAK)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will introduce students to a range of tools and techniques used for both qualitative and quantitative research. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their research and enquiry skills. Appropriate methods for specific research will be identified. |
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Business Law (NHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module is designed to introduce students to key aspects of business law. It introduces students to the structure of the English legal system, the sources of English law and methods of dispute resolution. It also introduces students to the contract law and the law of negligence, both important to business. It recognises the
importance of international influences including European law on English law. By concentrating on these areas, students are provided with a framework to build on in the second year of their studies. |
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Business Law (OAK)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module is designed to introduce students to key aspects of business law. It introduces students to the structure of the English legal system, the sources of English law and methods of dispute resolution. It also introduces students to the contract law and the law of negligence, both important to business. It recognises the importance of international influences including European law on English law. By concentrating on these areas, students are provided with a framework to build on in the second year of their studies. |
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Business Law (WHC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module is designed to introduce students to key aspects of business law. It introduces students to the structure of the English legal system, the sources of English law and methods of dispute resolution. It also introduces students to the contract law and the law of negligence, both important to business. It recognises the importance of international influences including European law on English law. By concentrating on these areas, students are provided with a framework to build on in the second year of their studies. |
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Business Law (HRC)
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module is designed to introduce students to key aspects of business law. It introduces students to the structure of the English legal system, the sources of English law and methods of dispute resolution. It also introduces students to the contract law and the law of negligence, both important to business. It recognises the importance of international influences including European law on English law. By concentrating on these areas, students are provided with a framework to build on in the second year of their studies. |
