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Understand the fundamental concepts of finance, including the relationship between investment risk and returns, the time value of moneyÌýand calculatingÌýtheÌýpresent valueÌýof future cash flows.ÌýYou’llÌýcoverÌýproject appraisalÌýusing net present value (NVP), portfolio theory,Ìýcapital asset pricing model (CAPM)Ìýand estimatingÌýthe cost of capital for equity andÌýbonds.

Ever wondered what rules keep companies running – or what happens when things go wrong? This module dives into the EnglishÌýlegalÌýsystem, introducing everything from contracts and workplace rightsÌýtoÌýtheÌýlifeÌýof a business, from start up to winding up.ÌýYou’llÌýexplore real-life issues, including situations of harm or loss, and discover how the legal system shapes the worldÌýof business.

Dive into the world of computers and IT in business, with a special focus on spreadsheet modelling. Through lab-based assessments and case study group projects,Ìýyou'llÌýgain hands-on competence in using spreadsheets and understand the impact of computers and theÌýinternet, especially in small businesses.

This module will cover the ways in which marketing & consumption drive business and shape society. It will provide an historical perspective, consider marketing professions & leadership within organisational contexts, and examine contemporary environments for marketing & consumption. This module will pay particular attention to:

• Globalisation

• innovation (including the transformative force of new technologies)

• and ethical & sustainability issuesÌý

Understand key accounting concepts,Ìýthe impact of accounting policyÌýselectionÌýand the preparation of financial statementsÌýand budgets. This module covers double entry bookkeeping, cost concepts, allocation of manufacturing overheads, absorption and variable costing, cost-volume-profitÌýanalysis,ÌýÌýbudgetingÌýand variance analysis.

Learn to manage operationsÌýwithin and across organisations. This module explores the strategic role of operations in the digital economy, using caseÌýstudiesÌýfrom current practice and linking operations management toÌýenvironmental andÌýsocietal challenges.

Discover the basic ideas of organisational behaviour and develop an understanding of managing and developing people within business organisations. This module draws on major theories of organisational psychology and behaviour, linking with general management and international business.

Get a solid foundation in essential mathematical concepts for economics and business. Topics include numbers, algebra, functions, equations, exponents, logarithms, descriptive statistics, differentiation,ÌýoptimisationÌýand integration, preparing you for further quantitative studies.

Get to grips with the basics of accounting and discover how financial information shapes business decisions. This module introduces both financial and management accounting,Ìýhelping you understand costs, interpret financialÌýstatementsÌýand see how numbers influence strategyÌý–Ìýeven ifÌýyou’reÌýnot aiming to be an accountant.

This module provides key mathematical analysis and tools for advanced modelling for a wide range of applications used in business, finance and economics. Elementary calculus of a single variable is reviewed and extended and used to give insight to modelling through use of first-order differential equations. Differential calculus of functions of several variables is introduced and their applications for multi-dimensional models.Ìý

Understand when and how different approaches, modelsÌýand methods are used in management decisionÌýmaking. This module covers optimisation models, project management methods, queuing systems, simulation,ÌýsequencingÌýand scheduling,Ìýproviding an introduction toÌýmanagement science methods and techniques.

Gain a theoretical and applied overview of strategic management in today's operational environment. This module introduces key concepts,ÌýframeworksÌýand techniques of strategic management, allowing you to diagnose complex situations related to real-world business development.

Examine the interactions between tourism and the environment from the perspective of key stakeholders, including business, government, NGOs,ÌýtouristsÌýand local communities. This module explores the debates surrounding the environmental and economic impacts of tourism, highlighting the potential for both conflict and consensus.

Focus on the strategic and operational aspects of marketing management. This module covers the marketing concept, the role of marketing within business, developing marketing strategy, segmentation, targeting, positioning, managing the marketing mix, and planning and implementation, providing insights into how marketing principlesÌýassistÌýin strategic management.

Examine alternative views of decisionÌýmaking fromÌýbehavioural economics and economic psychology. This module covers experimental and cognitive economics, neuroeconomics, economics of emotions and happiness,Ìýbehavioural finance, cultural economics, socialÌýpreferencesÌýand evolutionary psychology, providing insights into economic and business decisionÌýmaking.

Explore management and marketing issues affecting the tourism sector using theoretical frameworks and applied cases from different countries. Topics include the importance of tourism to the global economy, services marketing principles, tourist consumer behaviour, strategic marketing tools, service quality management, destination management, tourism product development, marketing communications, pricing, ICTs, e-tourism, mobile and social media marketing, crisisÌýmanagementÌýand scenario planning.

Develop an understanding of entrepreneurship in an international context, considering key issues and topics. This module adopts a broad-ranging social science approach, analysing entrepreneurship within the context of management, organisationÌýstudiesÌýand social science debates, focusing on both conceptual and practical aspects.

Explore entrepreneurship within larger companies, focusing on corporate entrepreneurship (CE) and how established firms can be designed to be more entrepreneurial,ÌýflexibleÌýand innovative. This module covers the importance of CE, various dimensions and forms of CE, barriers to entrepreneurshipÌýand organisational processes involved in CE.

Curious about how government decisions shape jobs, or why some companies push overtime? This module dives into hot topics like employment, workplaceÌýtrendsÌýand skill investment.ÌýThrough real-world case studies and critical debate,Ìýyou'llÌýgain valuable insights into the dynamics of the modern workplace, equipping you with knowledge and analytical skills relevant to your future career.

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Learn the process of relational database design and implementation through lectures and hands-on database skills inÌýcomputerÌýlab sessions. This module provides knowledge and practical skills to create a database system using a modern database management system.

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This module provides key mathematical techniques and algebra tools for the advanced analysis of linear mathematical problems relevant to business, finance and economics.

Learn econometric techniques for modelling data, including panel data modelling, qualitative responseÌýmodelsÌýand time series models. This module introduces modern theory and practice of econometrics, providing skills to analyse and model data effectively.

You will be encouraged to understand the political and institutional frameworks within which business operates. Businesses do not simply react to policies set by government however; they are intimately involved in the processes of policy formation and decision making will be examined. You will be encouraged to think critically about policy formation and the role of business in this process.Ìý

Understand the buying behaviour of consumers through various frameworks. This module introduces and develops frameworks to understand consumer preferences, decision-makingÌýprocessesÌýand the impact of marketing activities on consumer behaviour.

Understand entrepreneurship asÌýway to driveÌýsocialÌýchangeÌý.ÌýThisÌýmoduleÌýinvites students toÌýidentity, develop and evaluateÌýaÌýsocialÌýchange ventureÌýideaÌýusing multiple frameworks and toolsÌýe.g.Ìý;tÌýsocial and environmental entrepreneurship, hybrid organizing, understanding beneficiaryÌýneeds,Ìýfunding for social ventures,ÌýtheoryÌýof change,Ìýmission driftÌýrisks, andÌýimpactÌýevaluation.Ìý

This module discusses and analyses the management of the international finance function of firms. Typical issues include:

• foreign exchange markets
• foreign exchange and other international risks
• international financial markets
• international investment decisions
• foreign tradeÌý

This module provides an introduction to the insights into the law and legal processes which have arisen from the application of economic analysis. It covers topics including the economics of corporate law, contract law, criminal law and litigation. It also explores competitive and non-competitive markets.

Learn to use computer and communication systems to solve organisational problems. This module covers strategic managementÌýofÌýÌýinformationÌýtechnologies and systems (IT&S), development, implementationÌýand use of IT&S,ÌýimpactsÌýon organisational forms and activities, and the benefits and limitations of major types of IT&S.

Examine the interface between marketing and society, including macro-marketing issues, responsible and sustainable marketing, consumer response to marketing activitiesÌýand marketing's impact on society. This module explores how the changing political,ÌýeconomicÌýand social environment affects marketing decisionÌýmaking.

Learn the practical elements of innovation and enterprise activity. This module covers opportunity recognition, evaluation, exploitation, market research, marketing plans, finance, funding,Ìýsmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)Ìýregulation, and launching and piloting business concepts, providing insights into the entrepreneurial experience.

Develop skills, knowledge, and practical experience in managing, commercialising, and marketing technological innovation. This module covers the process of commercialising intellectual property, government and business roles in wealth creation, and practical applications of technology entrepreneurship.

This module will provide you with an understanding of the key concepts, processes, and techniques involved in managing operations and supply chains, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

WhyÌýdo some people contribute lessÌýinÌýgroup settingsÌýand how should we respond? How does trust shape business and society? Who should bear the cost of wage increases:Ìýemployers or the state? This module introduces behavioural economics, where psychology meets economics to explore real-world challenges. Using models and experiments,Ìýyou'llÌýexamine how human behaviour influences decisions in work,ÌýpolicyÌýand everyday life.Ìý