Autumn 2025

This module explores concepts and frameworks used in financial decision making and provides you with the necessary tools and skills to successfully undertake financial performance management in healthcare organisations in both a domestic and international context. Topics include the healthcare finance context, financial reporting and financial performance assessment in healthcare organisation, long-term financing and capital investment, short-term financial planning and control and operation monitor and control and the role of technology in driving improved financial management and performance.
You will explore operational-level and strategic-level financial performance issues, assess financial decision making in terms of economic, social and environmental factors alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Throughout the module, you will engage in case study analyses, and group discussions to contextualise theoretical concepts and financial techniques. Practical workshops will involve critical analysis of real-life cases to address a range of financial performance management problems in healthcare organisations. In this way, you will develop financial decision-making skills that recognise issues of equity, diversity and inclusion for sustained organisational success. You will also have the chance to collaborate and communicate with others to exchange ideas and thoughts.
Assessment is designed to develop and evaluate technical competencies in financial performance management as well as the application of the technical knowledge to real-world scenarios. It includes an online MCQ test, alongside a case study report analysing financial performance of a chosen healthcare organisation and proposing strategical performance monitoring and reporting recommendation for improvement.
Practice on MCQs is provided on Moodle for student to prepare for the assessment. Feedback on case study report will be provided through oral comments, peer discussions, and individual consultations.
Students will develop practical expertise in financial performance management to support effective decision-making in healthcare organisations – whether working in a finance-related role or not. They will be encouraged to critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of the techniques used in practice. Through the application of financial performance management tools to real-world scenarios, this module enhances critical thinking, analytical skills, and strategic decision-making, while fostering adaptability and resilience in dynamic healthcare environments.

Leadership is a core management skill, and within healthcare systems and social care there are specific challenges: complex problems, rapidly changing delivery patterns and severe resource constraints. Despite the enormity of the challenges, there are considerable opportunities for leadership and management: the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution have created a myriad of high growth and high impact solutions for managers that require strong leadership if the benefits are to be maximized. Opportunities arising out of the use of artificial intelligence, big data as well as new forms of patient management through personalized healthcare and remote management of patients have already brought tremendous gains where they have been successfully implemented. However, for management, the difficulties cannot be underestimated.

This module introduces students to key ideas of leadership and relates them specifically to healthcare systems. Students are introduced to key ideas of contemporary leadership theory as well as practical tools that are capable of being used in a wide variety of contexts. Issues of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will inform thinking across the module – reflecting EDI issues across the staff team and the user base.

Leadership is about achieving organizational success through collaboration and management of organizational resources. As such, sustainability – financial and environmental – are key themes that run through the module. Leadership is also about personal development in terms of being the most appropriate and influential type of leader – this module also explores diverse types of leaders in different cases/contexts. Healthcare managers have a clear role and responsibility to ensure that issues like employee voice, individual and cultural differences as well as skills development are appropriately and effectively managed. This module provides a strong basis for healthcare managers to embrace the opportunities and challenges of healthcare management in light of the external factors facing the sector globally. Students will explore various theoretical perspectives and assess their usefulness to healthcare contexts in light of the external environment, ethical considerations, sustainable management and an alignment for UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Throughout the module, students will engage in case study analyses, and group discussions to contextualize theoretical concepts. Practical workshops will involve critical analysis of real-life cases to address a range of leadership and managerial problems. In this way, students will develop commercial awareness and recognise drivers for business success in the health and social care landscape. Students will also have the opportunity to explore a range of electronic resources and work with others and communicate their views on key topics in weekly workshops.

Assessment is designed to develop and evaluate both individual and reflective skills. It includes a critical essay analysing a healthcare related scenario and recommending strategies for improvement, alongside a pre-narrated presentation reflecting on suitable leadership skills for future career aspirations. Formative feedback opportunities during the workshops and plenary sessions ensure continuous learning and skill development.

Leadership is a core management skill, and within healthcare systems and social care there are specific challenges: complex problems, rapidly changing delivery patterns and severe resource constraints. Despite the enormity of the challenges, there are considerable opportunities for leadership and management: the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution have created a myriad of high growth and high impact solutions for managers that require strong leadership if the benefits are to be maximized. Opportunities arising out of the use of artificial intelligence, big data as well as new forms of patient management through personalized healthcare and remote management of patients have already brought tremendous gains where they have been successfully implemented. However, for management, the difficulties cannot be underestimated.

This module introduces students to key ideas of leadership and relates them specifically to healthcare systems. Students are introduced to key ideas of contemporary leadership theory as well as practical tools that are capable of being used in a wide variety of contexts. Issues of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will inform thinking across the module – reflecting EDI issues across the staff team and the user base.

Leadership is about achieving organizational success through collaboration and management of organizational resources. As such, sustainability – financial and environmental – are key themes that run through the module. Leadership is also about personal development in terms of being the most appropriate and influential type of leader – this module also explores diverse types of leaders in different cases/contexts. Healthcare managers have a clear role and responsibility to ensure that issues like employee voice, individual and cultural differences as well as skills development are appropriately and effectively managed. This module provides a strong basis for healthcare managers to embrace the opportunities and challenges of healthcare management in light of the external factors facing the sector globally. Students will explore various theoretical perspectives and assess their usefulness to healthcare contexts in light of the external environment, ethical considerations, sustainable management and an alignment for UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Throughout the module, students will engage in case study analyses, and group discussions to contextualize theoretical concepts. Practical workshops will involve critical analysis of real-life cases to address a range of leadership and managerial problems. In this way, students will develop commercial awareness and recognise drivers for business success in the health and social care landscape. Students will also have the opportunity to explore a range of electronic resources and work with others and communicate their views on key topics in weekly workshops.

Assessment is designed to develop and evaluate both individual and reflective skills. It includes a critical essay analysing a healthcare related scenario and recommending strategies for improvement, alongside a pre-narrated presentation reflecting on suitable leadership skills for future career aspirations. Formative feedback opportunities during the workshops and plenary sessions ensure continuous learning and skill development.

This module provides students with a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance principles and investment appraisal techniques essential for strategic decision-making in today's dynamic business environment. It equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to analyse financial strategies and evaluate investment opportunities within a corporate and international context.

The module covers key topics, including financial markets and institutions, long-term and short-term financial planning, working capital management, and valuation of corporate bonds and equity. Students will explore advanced concepts like capital structure decisions, cost of capital, and international financial risk management. A significant focus is placed on strategic investment appraisal, incorporating techniques such as net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), payback period, and project risk assessment.

Learning activities will include interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises using real-world financial data. Students will engage in both individual and collaborative problem-solving tasks to develop critical thinking and analytical skills.

Assessments will be based upon a case study reports, where students will analyse real-world corporate finance scenarios, evaluate financial data, and propose strategic solutions. These case studies will assess students’ ability to apply financial theories, assess risk, and make informed financial decisions. A blended learning approach, incorporating theoretical instruction, hands-on financial analysis, and real-world case studies, ensures that diverse learning styles are accommodated.

By completing this module, students will enhance their ability to evaluate financial decisions, assess investment risks, and formulate strategic financial plans. These skills are invaluable for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, financial consultancy, and other finance-related professions, providing a solid foundation for future academic and professional growth.

This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to participate in an optional professional placement between the second and third year of your degree. Participating in a placement will enable students to further develop your graduate employability skills through a focused work placement. It thus complements and builds on the employability skills developed through the curriculum throughout the first two years of your chosen business degree. This placement is a 12 month full-time professional work placement, in a role with graduate level learning opportunities. In the event that a placement lasting 12 months is not secured, or a 12 month placement is cut short for any reason, then the placement must last a minimum of 9 months. The aim of the professional placement is to provide students with an opportunity to develop their experience in managing real life issues in the workplace that: a) will enhance their degree subject specialism, and b) give them the opportunity to critically review and evaluate the relevance of subject-specific-related theories and practices in a real business context.

This module provides an opportunity for an optional work placement year between the second and third year of the degree. This module is available as an option to all students studying on the listed programmes. Please note that this is additional to the 360 credits of a 3-year degree programme. Participating in a work placement?year will enable students to develop employability skills across a longer period. It thus complements and builds on the employability skills developed through the curriculum throughout the first two years of?the degree programme.? This is a full-time professional work placement in a role with graduate-level learning opportunities. In the event that a placement lasting 12 months (52 weeks) is not possible, or the placement is cut short for any reason, then the placement must last a minimum of 9 months / 39 weeks (that is, each placement should last between 1260-1680 hours). It is possible that there may be a second employer during the 12-month period, in agreement with the Head of School/Department and Head of Placements and Work Experience. The aim of the professional placement is to provide students with an opportunity to develop experience in managing real-life issues in the workplace that: a) will enhance graduate attributes and b) give an opportunity to critically review and evaluate the relevance of subject-specific-related theories and practices in a real world context. Students are responsible for sourcing their own placements.

This module provides students with a strategic and conceptual foundation in Business Intelligence, focusing on how organizations leverage data and AI to enhance decision-making, performance, and innovation. Students will explore the full BI value chain from data acquisition and governance to insight generation and executive reporting—through the lens of emerging AI capabilities. The curriculum is structured around real-world business applications, allowing students to critically evaluate how BI systems and AI technologies are reshaping operational and strategic practices across industries.

Rather than focusing on technical tool training, the module emphasises high-level understanding of BI systems, data storytelling, and the organisational conditions necessary for successful BI adoption. Through business case studies and simulated scenarios, students will examine key topics including data governance, leadership in analytics transformation, AI-augmented decision-making, and ethical use of data and algorithms.

Students will also explore how AI applications such as predictive modelling, natural language processing, and generative AI are integrated into modern BI strategies. A capstone group project will challenge students to design a BI roadmap for a simulated organisation, demonstrating their ability to link data strategy with business value creation.

By the end of the module, students will have developed the skills to evaluate BI and AI initiatives from a managerial perspective, communicate data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders, and lead BI adoption within a business setting. The module prepares students for strategic roles such as BI Consultant, Insight Manager, or Analytics Translator roles that require not only data fluency but also leadership and communication skills essential for business transformation in the AI era.

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to business analytics with a clear focus on developing data-driven decision-making skills through practical tools and applied statistical thinking. Structured around real-world business challenges, it equips students with the ability to extract insights, visualise patterns, and support strategic decisions using analytics.

The curriculum is designed to build sequentially across three pillars: data visualisation, statistical analysis, and forecasting. Students begin by exploring how business analytics addresses core problems in marketing, finance, and operations, before advancing into descriptive analytics, probability, regression modelling, and time series forecasting. Each topic is anchored in practical relevance, with examples from demand prediction, customer segmentation, sales optimisation, and campaign evaluation.

Hands-on training in Excel and optional exposure to Tableau and Power BI ensures that students gain experience with tools used across industries. Throughout the module, ethical and strategic considerations are embedded, enabling students to critically assess the implications of data-driven decisions in diverse business contexts.

By the end of the module, students will be confident in applying key statistical methods, communicating insights through dashboards and reports, and designing models that inform performance and planning. The content is aligned with QAA benchmarks and BCS accreditation standards, supporting careers in business analytics, insight consultancy, and data-informed management roles.

Key themes include:

Spreadsheet-based exploratory data analysis and visualisation using Excel (tables, charts, pivot tables)

Descriptive and inferential statistics for business using Excel and SAS

Regression, forecasting, and time-series modelling for business planning in Excel

Business problem-solving and scenario analysis through spreadsheet modelling and SAS data analysis.

Spreadsheet optimisation techniques (e.g. Solver, what-if analysis) for decision support

Ethical, legal and strategic dimensions of business data use.

Hands-on labs and case-based workshops enable students to apply tools and techniques to real data scenarios. The module introduces Excel with advanced tools as an industry-standard tool for business analytics, enhancing employability and alignment with current market demand.

This module also contributes to the development of digital fluency, data ethics, and interdisciplinary problem-solving while embedding sustainability and global engagement through diverse case studies and data sources. Graduates of this module will be well-positioned for roles such as: Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Insight Analyst, and Analytics Consultant in sectors including consulting, finance, retail, and public service.

This module aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in contemporary project management practices. It focuses on inclusive leadership, strategic alignment, global orientation, professional education, and the application of modern project management methodologies in various sectors.

It seeks to raise students’ awareness of the issues emerging from project management research and practice worldwide and developing an understanding of the requirements for the leadership essential to manage corresponding changes in the conduct of projects. The key themes that drive this module support a holistic understanding of factors that influence project management today. Students will develop critical-thinking skills to engage in topical debates.

Students will be exposed to current issues from a range of academic and professional literature whereby they will analyse in depth an issue that resonates in a specific scenario. There will be opportunity to critically evaluate the arguments and employ critical-thinking and analytical skills to challenge traditional approaches to and standards in project management.

This module uses concepts, frameworks and practical case examples to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in Global Talent Management. With an ever-changing and interconnected world, there is a growing need for inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace. The module leverages equality, diversity and inclusion and cross-cultural principles to build your confidence in leading, managing and sustaining talent strategies across international borders.

Topics covered on this module include strategic principles of global talent management; global workforce diversity; talent sourcing and development; succession management; engagement and retention strategies; talent analytics; coaching and change management principles; global mobility and integration; cross cultural management; technology for talent management, ethics and CSR principles.

You will engage in interactive workshops, group and peer to peer learning, and case study analyses to contextualise theoretical concepts. The module is structured to offer opportunities for working with others, communicating your views, learning from external contributors in a safe and inclusive environment.

The assessment is designed to develop and evaluate both individual and collaborative skills. Students choose one case study (out of 3) to critically analyse and make recommendations for an inclusive global talent management strategy, alongside a group presentation critiquing a specific issue linked to one of the case studies.

This module provides students with a critical understanding of a wide range of components within the marketing framework, including market orientation, market segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP), branding, competitive analysis, and marketing communications, among others. It generates insights into formulating and executing marketing plans and strategies, with a focus on marketing communications. The module incorporates pragmatic case studies showing how companies create customer value and establish a sustainable competitive advantage over time within the context of increasingly sophisticated market environments including more demanding consumers, the digital revolution, and globalization.

The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminar activities, group work, and group discussions. It encourages students to apply pivotal marketing concepts and strategies to real-world scenarios to evaluate their innovative strategic marketing solutions.

The Digital Leadership and Data Intelligence – Optimising AI and Analytics module explores the convergence of leadership, technology, and analytics to equip students for facilitating digital transformation inside businesses. Students will critically examine emerging technologies and formulate effective strategies for leveraging AI and predictive analytics while guaranteeing ethical and inclusive practices in the digital age, emphasising Leadership 4.0 and data intelligence.

The intricacies and significance of Digital Leadership / Leadership 4.0 are examined, alongside the investigation of emerging digital platforms, the utilisation of AI and Big Data analytics, predictive data solutions, requisite future digital skills for organisations, human capital development in the 4th Industrial Revolution, data analytics for strategic business challenges, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in digital leadership, data ethics and governance, and the generation of value from data intelligence. The module will explore digital leadership utilising a range of examples from across the globe, ensuring broad perspectives on data intelligence and analytics.

During the module, students can access online resources and participate in lectures, seminars, case studies/simulations, peer-to-peer learning, and group discussions to contextualise the theoretical concepts. We will promote practical sessions on utilising AI technologies, data platforms, and predictive analytics software. Group discussions and debates will evaluate the significance of digital leadership, sustainability and ethics in organisational contexts. Besides, it will examine real-world digital leadership challenges and propose data-driven solutions.

Assessment is intended to develop and evaluate individual and collaborative skills. It includes a group-simulated digital leadership project of activities addressing project topics and a group reflective report. Getting feedback during the workshops and group sessions helps you keep learning and improving your skills.

The purpose of this module is to recognise students as thought leaders who can navigate the complexities of digital innovation while simultaneously fostering growth that is both sustainable and inclusive within their respective organisations. The course provides students with the knowledge and abilities to manage change and lead initiatives related to digital transformation effectively. In addition to this, it gives students a comprehensive understanding of data governance frameworks, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence. Students will be able to diagnose business challenges and develop data-driven solutions by the time the program is over. They will also understand data ethics and compliance, allowing them to guide responsible leadership effectively. Additionally, they will have hands-on experience with digital platforms and analytics tools, increasing their employability in technology-driven roles.

This module explores concepts, frameworks and data on supply chain management (SCM) from a global and critical angle. You will gain knowledge and skills in strategies, processes and current SCM industry practice. We address the supply chain as a global system that includes critical processes to be managed, such as, materials, services and information. A specific emphasis in our case studies and readings is put on future challenges including social (including issues of equity, diversity and inclusion) & environmental sustainability and resilience. The module reflects upon technology – especially AI and digitalization – as reshaping supply chain design and services and improving environmental sustainability across global logistics and supply chain operations.

It will be instrumental to build expertise for a career in international SMEs, supply chain or CSR positions in MNCs, or as strategist in global logistics. The module provides a comprehensive understanding of supply chains for Global Business Management students – and is, therefore, highly international in focus. The module also reflects upon the importance of efficient flow of information, through effective deployment of technology, as well as the efficient flow of goods.

The assessment will encourage and develop critical thinking, analytical analysis and strategic decision-making capability. In that context, concepts and theory can be considered tools for impacting better business practice and performance.

As a Business School with emphasis on responsible management, we will draw associations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 9.Industry Innovation and Infrastructure,11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 13. Climate Action, and 17. Partnerships for the Goals.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the concepts and characteristics of public law in the United Kingdom. This includes a survey of key constitutional concepts and debates pertaining to the three branches of government and their relationship, administrative law (focused on judicial review) and human rights, examined through the context of the ECHR and the Human Rights Act 1998. At the end of the module, students will be able to explain the key principles of public law and human rights and be able to place them within contemporary debates relating to the wider issues of constitutional, legal, and political reform.

This foundational module introduces students to the structure, principles, and functioning of the English legal system, while developing the academic and practical skills necessary for legal study and future professional success. It fosters a critical understanding of key institutions, sources of law, and the rule of law, and builds competencies in legal research, writing, and argumentation.

This is the MBA Capstone module. It offers a holistic opportunity for MBA students to develop their ability to identify, analyse, research, and propose a solution to a significant and real business problems. Students apply in practice the learnings from the whole MBA programme.

The MBA Capstone project involves the analysis of a business issue experienced by an organisation/entity on the basis of relevant data/information which students explore in light of existing knowledge and academic literature.

The capstone is mainly offered through a Business Simulation, currently using the software Edumundo. Students work within a team of 3-5 members, experiencing the same business simulation scenario and role play.

Leading Transformation

Leading Operations

Leading People

Leading Strategy

Innovation and Change

Research Methods and Project

Project Proposal

People Management and Development in Education

International Marketing Strategy

Business Project

Strategy in Action

The Visitor Economy

Managing Process and Operations

International Business and Globalisation

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the commercial world, the role of lawyers in that world and how to develop further the essential written skills for a lawyer to function capably within it. The course is predicated on the need for lawyers (1) to understand the broad nature of the commercial world, including how businesses function economically (and in particular the importance of financial markets and how they work), (2) to understand how the business of law functions and is likely to develop, and what practising lawyers actually do; (3) to develop advanced analytical skills to enable them not only to read and understand diverse written material (statutes, judgments, contracts, the business pages of quality newspapers and magazines), but also to evaluate their quality and critique them; and (4) to be able to write clearly and effectively for diverse readers (and without the readers being distracted by the way the relevant pieces are written).

Introduction to Business Law

Organisations, Markets and the Economy

Skills for Business

This module shall be listed on the degree certificate and transcripts. The Global Leadership Programme delivers on graduate development opportunities and exposes you to critical external stakeholders for your development and career planning. It also engages you with current challenges in industry and international business. The indicative activities included are as follows: guest speakers from industry; professional development workshops; consultancy skills, enterprise development and entrepreneurship workshops; company and influential organisations visits and international field trip for MBA students. The professional development workshops and guest speakers from industry provide you with a global market challenges and growth opportunities perspective, and they introduce the dynamics of competition. In consequence, you will be able to reflect upon the critical graduate skills and required professionalism for contemporary management careers. The professional development workshops furthermore equip you with a holistic understanding and the techniques for systematic career planning. You will benefit from a range of employability interventions and resources. You will develop realistic plans and aspirational leadership and reflect development opportunities from managerial careers to entrepreneurial venturing. You will also reflect upon the role of a Personal Development Plan. The consultancy skills, enterprise development and entrepreneurship workshops prepare you for effective communication of research with impact and practical relevance, to understand how consultants analyse data and write decision informing or policy informing reports.

This module provides students a critical understanding of a wide range of components within the marketing framework, including market orientation, market segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP), branding, competitive analysis, and marketing communications, among others. It generates insights into formulating and executing marketing plans and strategies, with a focus on marketing communications. The module incorporates pragmatic case studies showing how companies create customer value and establish a sustainable competitive advantage over time within the context of increasingly sophisticated market environments including more demanding consumers, the digital revolution, and the globalization.

The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminar activities, group work, and group discussions. It encourages students to apply pivotal marketing concepts and strategies to real-world scenarios to evaluate their innovative strategic marketing solutions.

The module aims to introduce the students to the structure, mechanism, and the latest developments in sustainable finance and investment linked with climate change risks and opportunities. It is designed to expand the scope of investment analysis by integrating non-financial information including environmental, social, and governance factors as decision input.

The module will also give the students a basic understanding of sustainable investments that impact emerging markets, such as impact investments, microfinance, and effective altruism. It is structured to equip the learners on how to apply appropriate tools and techniques to analyse climate and ESG/SDG data, and accordingly, they will understand how to quantify the scale of the challenge in terms of the value of assets at risk, and corporate investment portfolio alignment with climate and sustainability goals.

Through the learning and assessment strategy, the learners will be able to develop their competencies and will be able to become informed practitioners with a good understanding of the role played by financial and non-financial institutions in managing sustainability, environmental, and ethical issues while making their investment and financing decisions.

In today’s business landscape, project management is a strategic driver of transformation. This module will equip students with advanced capabilities in strategic project execution, enabling them to navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems while embedding principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and ensuring sustainable value. The Project Strategy & Execution module will develop essential competencies for leading major projects in global organisations by integrating contemporary methodologies with emerging practices in digital transformation, sustainability, and cross-cultural leadership. Students will engage with advanced frameworks for strategic alignment, benefit realisation, and sustainable delivery, ensuring they are well-prepared for senior project leadership roles. Using a blended learning approach, including experiential learning, digital simulations, and industry engagement, students develop both theoretical understanding and practical expertise. Core study areas include strategic project leadership, sustainable execution, digital transformation, and global project governance, with a strong emphasis on digital competency and technology-enabled decision-making. Aligned with Association for Project Managers (APM) and Project Management Institute (PMI) professional certification standards, the module enhances career readiness through industry mentoring and networking opportunities. Graduates gain expertise in strategic execution, stakeholder management, and leadership in digital transformation and cross-cultural teams, preparing them for roles such as project strategist, transformation lead, and programme director.

Mastering project management is crucial to organisations in the 21st century. Recognising the importance of both tools and techniques as well as human and organisational factors in achieving project success, the module enables students to learn the 'hard' science essential for project managers today, but with the crucial emphasis on the soft skills involved in people- and change-management to help achieve delivery of successful projects. Through extensive case study analysis, and with insight from current research, you will evaluate the role of the project manager in today's workplace and critically review the rise of the project-centric organisation in a global context. Relating theory to practical reality in the light of the current research, you will understand new best practice in project management and how it impacts organisations seeking to run effective projects, both locally and across international borders.

As organisations expand their business across international borders they need to pay attention to factors that affect the need for integration (adopting a cohesive and coherent approach to doing business) and differentiation (being adaptive to national and local contexts and situations). A key aspect of this is ensuring that the HRM policies and practices adopted within international organisations reflect different institutional contexts and national cultures. We will be exploring academic and practitioner research on comparative and International HRM to help you build the knowledge needed to contribute to organisations that are operating across international borders.

This module provides students with a key set of strategy and business improvement tools. The module is aimed at providing you with a thorough understanding of the practical application of these tools. Many of the classic business tools such as PESTLE and Boston Box are included. Additionally, key tools related to business improvement such as benchmarking and the Balanced Scorecard are evaluated. Throughout the course, we shall critically evaluate the different tools to ensure that students are aware of their relative strengths and weaknesses. These include Value Chain, VRIO, CAGE, Yip's drivers for internationalisation, TOWS, SAFe and many more. We also examine the changing environment for businesses and consider the role of Ecosystems, and also Alliances as a form of growth strategy.

Leadership is a core management skill and within healthcare systems and social care there are specific challenges: problems of complexity, rapidly changing delivery patterns as well as severe resource constraints. Despite the enormity of the challenges, there are considerable opportunities for management: the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution has created a myriad of high growth and high impact solutions for managers that require strong leadership if the benefits are to be maximised. Opportunities arising out of the use of artificial intelligence, big data as well as new forms of patient management through personalised healthcare and remote management of patients have already brought tremendous gains where they have been successfully implemented. However for management, the difficulties cannot be under-estimated.

The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to key ideas of leadership as well to relate them specifically to healthcare systems. Students are introduced to key ideas of modern leadership theory as well as practical tools that are capable of being used in a wide variety of contexts.

Leadership is about achieving organisational success through collaboration and management of organisational resources. Leadership is also about personal development in terms of being the best type of leader: we shall also explore different types of leaders.

Healthcare managers have a clear role and responsibility to ensure that issues like employee voice, individual and cultural differences as well as skills development are appropriately and effectively managed. This module provides a strong basis for healthcare managers to embrace the opportunities and challenges of healthcare management.

This module seeks to prepare students to identify the sources of risk affecting projects and develop risk management strategies to optimize project outcomes. It is based on a well-developed risk management framework: Risk identification Risk analysis (evaluation & prioritization) Response (decisions, including acceptance, mitigation, transfer & insurance) Risk management (implementing risk management strategies) Risk monitoring and review (to deliver planned project outcomes) This project risk analysis and response framework is an essential part of project management, which involves all project managers and their teams. The topic of risk management is briefly covered in the main project management module in the MSc project management programme, but warrants a full module, based on its perceived importance in the practitioner guide, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as well as in academic research. Students will discover the tools and techniques to be able to apply risk management frameworks to a variety of project types, such as IT projects, events management, building and construction projects, new product developments and business mergers and acquisitions in a variety of industry settings.

The development and implementation of strategy is key to the success of any healthcare organisation. Healthcare managers need to understand the key tools for formulating and implementing strategies for a wide range of healthcare organisations including not only service providers but also pharma and medical technology businesses. Strategy is a key factor in determining the long-term growth of any organisation: not only in terms of growth in sales but also in terms of being able to navigate a constantly changing business environment. This module adopts a theoretical as well as practical perspective on the development of strategy for healthcare organisations. The module investigates the manner in which organisations adapt to changing environments. Strategy tools of application to the healthcare sector are considered and applied to practical business scenarios. The challenges of implementing strategy are reviewed. Each week we shall examine key theories of strategy and consider their application in real life situations. Case studies are integral to the module and consideration is given to a wide range of different settings. This module provides students with a key set of strategy and business improvement tools. The module is aimed at providing you with a thorough understanding of the practical application of these tools. Many of the classic business tools such as PESTLE and Boston Box are included. Additionally, key tools related to business improvement such as Benchmarking and the Balanced Scorecard are evaluated. We also examine the changing environment for businesses and consider the role of Ecosystems, and Alliances as a form of growth strategy.

The aim of this module is to provide students with in-depth and critical knowledge about the accounting and control systems businesses use for making managerial decisions. In particular, the module focuses on key techniques for strategic decisions, and it gives students a thoughtful understanding of the functioning and range of financial managers use for making sound planning decisions. There will be emphasis given to discussions on the interpretations of outcomes, the complex interrelationships involved and the implications for the decision-making environment. The module has been designed to capture the strategic thinking that underlies management decision-making, enabling students to know how to use accounting and control tools to assess business performance, provide feedback and give recommendations for improvements aimed to create more socially responsible and sustainable businesses. By integrating these principles into the broader MBA curriculum, students can gain a holistic perspective on how accounting and control systems contribute to strategic financial management and decision-making.

The concepts of ‘Leadership’ and ‘Change’ influence our lives as we navigate through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. During our childhood years we experience many types of leadership, including those of our parents, older siblings, teachers, older peers. All these individuals display behaviours related to kindness, authoritarianism, democracy, transactional etc. As we enter adolescence we begin to accept or reject the styles that do not appeal to us and as we progress into the world of work / parenthood, and begin to practice a particular or a combination of styles of leadership. We learn through experience that there is no ‘one best style’ to suit each occasion. We learn to adjust, adapt and change. As with leadership, we experience change almost daily, whether it be in our personal, community or professional lives. Change is a constant and can be both stressful and exhilarating. Change can be triggered by external forces such as the weather climate, economy, politics or internal forces such as one’s physical or mental health, personal or professional relationships, circumstances and work environment etc. This module focuses on the historical, current and future understandings of leadership, and the understanding and management of change. Recent events in this decade such as Covid19, Black Lives Matter protests, increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate change and increasing weather disruptions, changes in work practices, increase in mental health problems and wars in Europe and the Middle East – have hugely impacted our personal and professional lives. Covid19 forced organisations and individuals to change behaviours by adopting remote working, online shopping, gig economy and extensive use of technology such as virtual meetings, online teaching, online consultations with doctors etc. The Black Lives Matter (and associated) protests have highlighted the social inequalities and racial disparities in societies and workplaces across continents. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to diagnose health conditions such as cancer, improve transportation efficiency and safety and industrial automation etc. The dire future scenarios relating to the impact of climate change on the planet have forced organisations to change how they work, for example fast fashion businesses like Zara is now having to address its ‘fast fashion’ strategy of providing new clothing lines every 3 weeks, and celebrities being asked to reconsider and reduce their use of private jets for travel. Mental health challenges have increased across all age groups and absenteeism from educational institutions as well as work organisations, are challenging leaders, as never before. This study of Strategic Leadership and Change will enable students to understand their own approaches to leadership and change management, strengths and weaknesses as well as enhance for them to comprehend future scenarios. Through various class activities in seminars and participation in events, they will be able to apply and consolidate their strengths as well as reflect on and improve from weaknesses. Future work scenarios will need to be considered how the leader must incorporate kindness, wellbeing, humility, creating calm out of chaos – whilst exploring the roles of millennials and Gen Z and caring for the planet more. Finally, students will explore leadership from a global perspective and differentiate between the challenges of managing across different cultures and able to experiment their learning and education to examine how students will 'change' the world they live in, and what their role and contribution, and where do they need to push the boundaries?

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of finance and organisation performance for healthcare managers. Financial management is intrinsic to the introduction of new initiatives and strategies; operational management and the development of business cases in support of change management will always be reliant on financial criteria being satisfied. The healthcare sector is of growing importance throughout the world. In more advanced economies, it is frequently more than 10% of GDP. Accordingly, the financial significance of management decisions is of enormous significance and necessitates healthcare managers to be equipped with a deep understanding of financial management. This module provides you with a critical understanding of the sources and uses of finance for organisations operating in a healthcare context and focuses on the management of financial and other resources to optimise organisational performance. Through the lectures, relevant reading and seminar activities you will be introduced to the theory and practice of performance management and control. The role of budgets and budgetary control are critically evaluated and alternatives beyond budgeting are explored to ensure the organisation’s strategic goals are achieved. Through the learning and assessment strategy, you will incorporate the thinking behind integrated reporting, which acknowledges non-financial forms of capital such as human, intellectual, social and natural capital, as well as financial capital into your construction of a balanced scorecard.

This module employs a problem-based learning approach in which learning prepares you to develop intellectual and personal skills in analysing and problem-solving business and management challenges. This module is intended to develop your ability to understand the main features of managing an organisation, considering various aspects of management and leadership whilst applying commercial acumen. Through the DISCOVER lectures, SHARE & APPLY seminars and workshops, in addition to the supported learning materials and wider reading for EXPLORE, you will be introduced to academic concepts enabling them to apply management theory to organisational practice. EXPLORE MORE is an additional resource to be completed towards the end of each week to supplement your learning. Through the learning and assessment strategy, you will be encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills in problem-solving and apply this to your role as an aspiring manager.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a contextual basis on which to commence their studies in Law by offering a foundation in how to find law and to think like a lawyer. They will be introduced to various legal databases and will be shown how to draw up a list of issues prior to commencing legal research. They will be taught how to maintain a research trail and how to draft a basic research report on an employment related matter. The induction may prove especially useful for international students, those returning to studies, and/ or non-law graduates. Students will learn about the OSCOLA referencing system and will be reminded of their responsibilities in relation to academic conduct and ethics.

This module will provide a foundation for final year LLB students to graduate from the Law School with an understanding of the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route to qualification as a Solicitor. The module has five objectives: • To introduce the students to the SQE as a route to qualification as a Solicitor. • To explain the new Solicitor Regulation Authority rules for Qualifying Work Experience. • To understand of the new style of multiple-choice assessment for Functioning Legal Knowledge (SQE 1) and the Objective Structured Clinal Examination of Legal Skills (SQE 2). • To recap previous areas of legal knowledge in Public Law, Legal Systems, Legal Ethics, Contract Law, Property Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Business Law and Equity & Trusts. • To assess the various post graduate legal providers, select the most appropriate form of study route to qualification upon leaving the Law School and provide a sound basis for the further post graduate study of law.

This module sets to provide students with the requisite knowledge of the normative and institutional foundations of the international legal system pertaining to their field of study in the various LLM programs, as well as the practical international legal skills needed to pursue successful careers in human rights law and international commercial law. The module will cover, accordingly, the characteristics of that legal system, an overview of its regulatory purview and its sources (treaties, customary law), the relationship between international law and national law, legal personality and the actors on the international legal arena, as well as key the legal principles governing their activities (jurisdiction, responsibility, and immunities). In addition, the module will include parallel streams of programme-specific sessions: for the LLM in Human Rights and Legal Practice, this is to include sessions on The Human Rights Act; the use of force and international humanitarian law; Human Rights and Dispute settlements; and international criminal law. For the LLM International Commercial Law and Legal Practice, this is to include sessions on the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, Dispute Settlement and International Commercial Arbitration. Students in the LLM in Employment Law Practice and Business Studies may opt for either stream. In either case, students will acquire close familiarity with the vocabularies, normative landscape, key concepts, and central institutional and governance framework of the international legal system relevant to their respective field of study. They will also acquire the practical skills to research, produce, and present an effective legal argument targeted at both the international as well as the domestic work environments. Following the completion of this module, students should be able to utilise international law knowledge and skills to locate, identify, critically appraise, and formulate responses to global and local challenges and developments in their respective fields of study.

This module offers a form of clinical legal education that provides students with an opportunity to apply their academic legal knowledge in a professional practice environment, thereby enhancing their employability skills and confidence. Importantly, the clinic also aims to offer ‘Qualifying Work Experience’ (“QWE”) to its student volunteers / alumni.

This module provides students with the international law knowledge and professional skills that are essential for the practice of law across the spectrum of areas of regulation in today’s global legal market. It aims at familiarizing students with fundamental characteristics of the international legal order and its normative reach, institutions, procedures, and peculiarities. The module, in addition to presenting perennial and contemporary theoretical and political debates, systematically surveys recent trends and developments in various fields of international legal regulation, while striving to equip students with the practical know-how on international legal materials, where to find them, and how to use them in the employment of effective international legal argument.

The module will offer an in-depth study of the current issues that arise in taxation of international commercial transactions. The course will analyse the problems that arise when countries attempt to rely on their taxing powers to obtain a fair share of tax revenue from international commercial transactions. Focus will be on the complexities and contradictions that have shaped tax bases and tax administration and the interaction of territorial tax jurisdiction and international obligations. The course will further discuss the use of double tax conventions and treaties and multilateral arrangements to combat the problems of taxing international commercial transactions. The OECD Model Tax Convention and the impact of EU Law will also be examined.

This module has two objectives; Firstly, it has been designed to develop students’ awareness and critical analysis of the main legal issues occurring in international commercial litigation and ADR in global context. Secondly, it introduces students to the desirable skills for the current market of dispute resolution outside of the court room. The module will emphasise on the critical understanding of law and procedures in dispute resolution as well as interpersonal skills which are essential for an effective dispute resolution.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the key areas of international legal frameworks and practical skills required in dealing with international contracts of sale of goods, transport and finance and policy making. The discussion of international commercial law will cover the fundamental characteristics of the international contract of sales, standard trade terms used in export sales, transport of goods by sea, land and air (and multimodal) and export finance. In particular, students will look at a broad and critical appreciation of the law, documentation, negotiation skills and problem- solving and advising practice in the context of international commercial law. After completion of this module, students should be able to effectively apply their knowledge to address contemporary developments and challenges presented in regulations and practice and contribute critically to key issues in this field.

The purpose of this module is to teach students the basic provisions of competition law. The course will introduce both, the EU as well as UK competition rules. However, since the UK competition law is heavily influenced by and intertwined with the existing EU regulations, the focus of the course will be on the EU competition law. The latter is based on the rules contained in Articles 101-109 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and upon subsequent secondary legislation. This one semester module will however aim to introduce mainly Articles 101/Chapter I Competition Act 1998 and 102 TFEU/Chapter II Competition Act 1998 and Regulation 139/2004 (Merger Regulation) as they form the core of the competition law. The module will teach the students the application of UK and EU competition law in factual situations to comply with the practice-based learning style.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of international legal frameworks in place to protect human rights. The discussion of international human rights law will relate to contemporary developments in human rights to foster global and cultural insights and enable students to assess how it is used in practice. In particular, students will look at a broad and critical appreciation of the history, theory, politics and practice of international human rights law and compare, contrast and evaluate different regional and international approaches to the protection of human rights. After completion of this module, students should be able to effectively apply their knowledge to address contemporary developments and challenges and contribute critically to key issues in this field.

The purpose of this module is to enable students to analyse critically the legal and policy framework for family law, to engage in an assessment of the effectiveness of the current family justice system and to facilitate debate on proposals for reform of the law. Students will develop their negotiation and communication skills in workshops and the module will expose them to mediation and other conflict resolution procedures.

The purpose of this module is to provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop their research skills and a range of competences associated with producing research output to a high standard. Students will build upon the research and writing skills that they have developed in the course of their legal studies, and will have the opportunity to expand upon an aspect of law that is of relevance to a modern audience, and is likely to be informed by prior legal learning of particular interest to them and may link to their intended field of practice or future career plans. Students are provided with specific guidance on legal research methodology and legal writing as a part of the of the module. This may include face-to-face lecture-based sessions as well as electronic learning materials. Each student is provided with an academic supervisor who will act as a mentor and critical friend in the design, research and writing of their research essay. Students will have the opportunity to meet with their supervisor on a regular basis over the period.

The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of UK tax law and an appreciation of its relevance across a wide range of legal disciplines including, succession, sales, business, enterprise, employment and land law. In furtherance of the Law School's Employability objectives the module also provides a foundation in the difference between financial and commercial concepts relevant to tax law, such as income, profit, loss, gains, wealth and dutiable items. Students will learn about the policies informing fiscal legislation, the budgetary process, and the place of tax in the commercial and legal context. The module focuses on legal principles, policies and regulation and fosters the skills of handling complex legal material, reading and interpreting statutory material, and understanding and interpreting the structure of language.

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the individual relationship between employer and employee based on an understanding of the common law principles and statutory requirements which relate to the employment contract. Alongside exploring this central and complex relationship, students will also explore termination and documentation of the employment relationship, the impact of business re-organisation on all parties and issues relating to discrimination and equality in the workplace. Some of the seminar and workshop sessions will involve students running elements of a claim on behalf of parties in an Employment Tribunal.

The purpose of this module is to provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of competences associated with employment The overall aim of the module is to enhance students' work-related skills by undertaking practical work in a legal work-related environment and critically evaluating and reflecting on their experience. Students will need to manage their own learning within the organisation and outside the class-based environment. Key to the module is the need for the student to explore the relationship between the study of law as an academic discipline and the practice of law and its application in the working environment. Students are encouraged to use reflection to enhance, refine and develop personal theories of professional practice, with due regard to ethical, conceptual and contextual needs and/or outcomes.

The purpose of this module is to provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of competences associated with employment in an area of business which interests them. The overall aim of the module is to enhance students' work-related skills, by undertaking practical work in a particular sector and critically evaluating and reflecting on their experience. Students will be encouraged to find their own placements with help and guidance from the University. Students will need to manage their own learning within the organisation and outside the class-based environment. Key to the module is the need for the student to explore the relationship between the study of law as an academic discipline and the practice of law and its application in the working environment. Students are encouraged to use reflection to enhance, refine and develop personal theories of professional practice, with due regard to ethical, conceptual and contextual needs and/or outcomes.

The purpose of this module is to enable students to acquire knowledge and understanding of the law of trusts and appreciate the role of trusts in a variety of modern contexts. Students will study the rights, duties and powers of settlors, trustees and beneficiaries and develop the ability to apply relevant legal principles to complex fact patterns. Students will learn when a fiduciary relationship exists and how to recognise when a non-express trust may be imposed by equity. Students will explore the evolving use of equitable remedies and the modern day use of the law of trusts.

The purpose of this module is to provide a basic introduction to the structure and functions of the English legal system, an opportunity to explore the moral dimension of the practice of law and to develop fundamental evaluative, research and reasoning skills to provide a sound basis for studying undergraduate law modules. In taking this module you will develop an understanding of the organisation and structure of the English legal system and the main principles and ethical considerations which underlie legal institutions, law making and the conduct of legal professionals.

The purpose of this module is to build on the legal principles considered in Law of Contract 1, offering students the opportunity to study contract law in greater depth. In the first part of the module, students will engage with issues of key concern to consumers in a variety of modern contexts. Students will look at different types of contracts and the different legal and commercial arrangements that consumers and businesses make and understand the commercial and legal drivers behind these decisions. Students will also look at the anatomy of contracts, applying their knowledge and understanding of the law of contract in a detailed examination of common terms, duties and liabilities.

The purpose of this module is to develop students' research and communication skills and the ability of students to exercise academic and critical intellectual skills by studying an element of recent law reform and producing a research report and presentation. Students will investigate an area which is the subject of current debate, and which is an area of practical relevance to the development of the law both as an academic subject and law as it is practised in society. Students will be enabled to carry out research into an area which is of developing importance to the law, showing the ability to take issues of practical importance to the development of the law and to explore those issues in context.

The purpose of this module is to provide a basic introduction to the skills necessary to obtain and succeed on a work placement/period of pro bono work-based learning (WBL). It provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of competencies associated with employment in an area that is of interest to them and for which their undergraduate degree work has provided a suitable preparation. Before a student may elect to go on a placement or pro bono for Law in Practice 3 (either CAW or Clinical Legal Skills) the following submissions are required (i) CV, (ii) case study covering letter, (iii) case study practice interview.

This module will focus on the fundamental concepts and principles concerned with ownership and the way in which the law engages with the concept of ownership. Students will understand the legal definition of land, the meaning of land ownership and how land is transferred. Students will develop the ability to identify the different rules relating to ownership of land and legal rights and interests attached to land. Students will also consider how the law adapts longstanding concepts to modern practices and policies, including the means through which property is governed under the legal system and where gaps, if any, exist in the management of property as a legal concept. This module is concerned with the law of England and Wales.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a contextual basis on which to commence their studies in Law by offering a foundation in how to find law and to think like a lawyer.

As part of your MBA or MSc with Professional Experience Year, you are enrolled in this Placement Preparation module (which includes a series of workshops) that take place in Semester 1/Year 1 of your studies. This required module is to support you in finding a placement and is a prerequisite for doing the Placement module in Year 2 of your programme. The workshops and activities in this module are designed to help you find and secure your own placement and develop key professional skills and knowledge to succeed in the world of work. Key aims/learning objectives: • understand what transferable and “sellable” skills and strengths are whilst recognising and addressing individual areas for development; • build knowledge of sectors and roles of interest including what skills employers are looking for; • practice how to “win” at the process of employment, especially how to tailor your CVs, interview skills, and digital submissions for a specific role; • locate appropriate services and resources that will help you with your career planning and placement search.

This module seeks to raise students’ awareness of the issues emerging from project management research and practice worldwide. The key themes that drive this module support a holistic understanding of factors that influence project management today. Students will develop critical-thinking skills to engage in topical debates. Students will be exposed to current issues from a range of academic and professional literature whereby they will analyse in depth an issue that resonates in a specific scenario. There will be opportunity to critically evaluate the arguments and employ critical-thinking and analytical skills to challenge traditional approaches to and standards in project management.

Leadership is a core management skill and within healthcare systems and social care there are specific challenges: problems of complexity, rapidly changing delivery patterns as well as severe resource constraints. Despite the enormity of the challenges, there are considerable opportunities for management: the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution has created a myriad of high growth and high impact solutions for managers that require strong leadership if the benefits are to be maximised. Opportunities arising out of the use of artificial intelligence, big data as well as new forms of patient management through personalised healthcare and remote management of patients have already brought tremendous gains where they have been successfully implemented. However for management, the difficulties cannot be under-estimated. The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to key ideas of leadership as well to relate them specifically to healthcare systems. Students are introduced to key ideas of modern leadership theory as well as practical tools that are capable of being used in a wide variety of contexts. Leadership is about achieving organisational success through collaboration and management of organisational resources. Leadership is also about personal development in terms of being the best type of leader: we shall also explore different types of leaders. Healthcare managers have a clear role and responsibility to ensure that issues like employee voice, individual and cultural differences as well as skills development are appropriately and effectively managed. This module provides a strong basis for healthcare managers to embrace the opportunities and challenges of healthcare management.

Few sectors have experienced the level of innovation seen in healthcare in recent years. The impact of the fourth industrial revolution has presented the sector with opportunities and challenges surrounding innovation and change management. This module explores innovation and change management in the context of healthcare. Theories and processes of innovation and change management are examined in this module. The pressures on the provision of healthcare services necessitate change management – innovation in terms of offering a means of providing greater productivity, improved patient outcomes and cost reductions at the point of delivery. Innovation and change management necessitate new ways of working and operating for healthcare systems. Sometimes these changes can be disruptive at the same time as being beneficial: healthcare professionals need to embrace new practices, and patients will be empowered to demand improve care. This module will begin by considering mega trends such as the impact of artificial intelligence, big data and the rise of telemedicine. The nature of innovation and its theoretical underpinnings is considered, and the role of disruptive innovation is examined. More specifically, examples of product and service innovation in the context of healthcare is reviewed. The challenges to organisations represented by innovation are considered and the role of culture is seen as a crucial factor in determining the success of innovation and change management. The importance of personalisation in the delivery of healthcare solutions and the role of user experience is also considered.

This module will introduce you to general mathematical and statistical methods used to analyse and interpret financial and economic data. Students will study simple mathematical modelling of financial markets with particular emphasis on the time value of money, compound interests, the present value of cash flows, annuities and perpetuities and their applications in business, accounting and finance. These topics will be complemented with a comprehensive review of descriptive statistics and an introduction to the normal distribution function, the process of statistical estimation, and hypothesis testing carried out by means of both parametric and non-parametric tests in the context of financial and economic modelling.

This module seeks to introduce students to a range of different forms, models and practices in professional services, preparing students to their post-graduate careers and enhancing employability. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the consultancy life cycle (including respective phases, approaches, tools, and deliverables) from both the consultant and client or stakeholder perspective. Students will engage with current issues and trends sourced from a variety of academic and professional outlets. They will delve deeper into several issues that align with specific realistic/applied business scenarios. They will have opportunities to critically evaluate arguments and apply critical-thinking and analytical skills to challenge traditional approaches and standards when interacting with external or internal business partners, such as consultants and other professional advisors. Module activities will actively encourage students to develop, enhance, and apply their consultancy skills, including data analysis, problem-solving, communication, presentation, negotiation, and team management. This preparation will equip them for the subsequent Capstone projects. Maintaining regular attendance and actively participating in seminar activities is necessary to facilitate skill development and to ensure ongoing feedback from tutors and peers.

Mastering project management is crucial to organisations in the 21st century. Recognizing the importance of both tools and techniques as well as human and organisational factors in achieving project success, the module enables students to learn the ‘hard’ science essential for project managers today, but with a crucial emphasis on the soft skills involved in managing people and change in order to help achieve delivery of successful projects. Through extensive case study analysis, and with insight from current research, you will evaluate the role of the project manager in today’s workplace and critically review the rise of the project-centric organisation in a global context. Relating theory to practical reality in the light of the current research, you will understand new best practice in project management and how it impacts organisations seeking to run effective projects, both locally and across international borders.

This module explores concepts and frameworks used in strategic decision making and provides you with the necessary tools and skills to successfully undertake strategic management in organizations operating in a domestic and international context. We examine the changing environment for businesses and help you develop different, and complementary, approaches to assessing strategic capabilities. On this module, you will develop and improve your ability to contribute to strategic development of various organisations (SMEs, International and Global businesses).

The applied research project module gives you the opportunity to focus upon the application of aspects of research and evidence-based practice. You will undertake a short piece of applied research on a question of practical relevance. Based on the chosen topic, you will be expected to produce a report of around 6,000 words, excluding appendices and a bibliography, that summarizes and critically evaluates your method and your findings. You will be required to show competence in areas such as: • Identification of and summary of relevant existing literature; • Data collection and analysis; • Interpretation of results; • Clear and concise report writing.

This module extends and develops understanding of the standard approach to decisions based on optimization: utility maximization amongst individuals and profit maximization among firms. The module shows how this approach can be embedded in formal models of equilibrium exploring a variety of competitive situations, including strategic interactions among businesses and intertemporal choice. Completion of the module provides an essential framework and pathway for understanding more advanced economics. Students will be able to recognise various interactions between firms and their markets and develop a critical awareness of instances of market failure.

The research dissertation module requires students to execute and document an original research investigation. The focus can be on any area related to occupational psychology, and can take place in either a laboratory or field setting, using a specific population (e.g. customer service assistants) or the general public. It is also possible to conduct a piece of archival research (e.g. meta-analysis), if your supervisor agrees that this is appropriate. You normally begin the research dissertation in the second semester (January), together with necessary literature reviews and research design, and the submission deadline is late August. 

This module introduces the important issues of leadership, employee motivation and engagement at work, and considers the contribution that psychological theory makes to our understanding of these areas. The module also considers the role of the psychological contract and organisational justice as concepts for understanding employee relations and explores the opposing issues of citizenship and counterproductive behaviours. There is also a focus on appraising employee performance with an emphasis on exploring the global move towards engaging with multisource feedback.

This module provides students with an opportunity to work on an identified business problem, to critique the problem and to provide a theory-driven solution. The purpose of this module is to provide a means for applying knowledge and theory to real-world problems. The focus of the project could be directed at a specific organisation that will be carried out on a consultancy basis. In other cases, the student will be carried out as applied research focused on addressing specific business problems facing businesses.

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the wealth management solutions to firms and individuals. Through this module you will: Understand the banking structure and financial services industry regulation supporting wealth management activities. Study of various asset classes (money market, bonds, equities, property, hedge funds) Be introduced to financial derivatives and bespoke financial investments Understand the investment objectives of investors and designing a wealth management portfolio to suit their needs Analyse portfolio performance over time and rebalancing You will learn about the intricacies of operations at banks and other providers offering wealth management products and services to clients.

This module will enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of methodologies in problem solving and researching that will support the student in their current studies and in their future careers as managers. The module is designed to provide a strong framework that will enable the student to develop problem solving capabilities and to also develop a research proposal. The orientation of the module is towards building confidence in the students to face the uncertainties of modern business life by providing a means of managing problems: analysing and critiquing problems, using critical thinking, researching and presenting recommendations to an executive audience. The student will gain a familiarity with the breadth and depth of available research methodologies. They will achieve an understanding of the challenges of research in practice: accumulating high quality information that can be fed into decision-making for managers. Methods for developing a research design will be considered, techniques for critiquing the quality and suitability of research will be examined. Ethical considerations connected with researching will also be included in the module. In summary, this module introduces students to business research tools and techniques that will enable them to approach complex business problems with methodologies and methods which will support the critical analysis of business problems through the selection of appropriate research tools and techniques; the composition of an evidenced based proposals; and impactful presentation of the recommended business case.

This module introduces the student to well-being and work from both individual and organisational perspectives. Mental and physical health will be considered explicitly, with a focus on the psychological evidence base for relevant interventions. Students will learn about workplace well-being from both a theoretical/academic and applied perspective. The module focuses upon the role and impact of modern workplaces and working practices on employee health and well-being and the evidence base for creating good working environments that facilitate health and well-being. Topics covered include occupational stress, risk and accidents in the workplace, employee well-being, homeworking, physical wellbeing, emotions in the workplace - with a focus on equality and bullying. Students will develop a broad perspective on employee health and well-being that takes account of a range of factors including biological psychological and social factors that impact employee well-being. The combined academic and practical focus will enhance student capability to apply an evidence based approach to issues relating to well-being at work.

Business Readiness is a module that runs throughout the degree underpinning all undergraduate programmes in the Roehampton Business School. It is aimed specifically at enhancing employment skills and competences and enabling graduates to succeed in the world of work. These have been developed in alignment the Chartered Management Institute employability framework and which are used to map onto the programme’s modules.

Business Readiness is a module that runs throughout the degree underpinning all undergraduate programmes in the Roehampton Business School. It is aimed specifically at enhancing employment skills and competences and enabling graduates to succeed in the world of work. These have been developed in alignment the Chartered Management Institute employability framework and which are used to map onto the programme’s modules.

Business Readiness is a module that runs throughout the degree underpinning all undergraduate programmes in the Roehampton Business School. It is aimed specifically at enhancing employment skills and competences and enabling graduates to succeed in the world of work. These have been developed in alignment the Chartered Management Institute employability framework and which are used to map onto the programme’s modules.

The digital age is moving forward at a fast pace that digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the way businesses operate. This module provides you with an introduction to the role of emerging digital technologies (such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain) and analytics tools, techniques, and processes in global logistics and supply chain management. You will gain an in-depth understanding of topics such as supply chain analytics, data analytics and transport planning, e-procurement, and lean and agile supply chains in the era of Industry 4.0. You will be equipped with in-depth practical knowledge of analytical tools and techniques that you will use in the career in logistics and supply chain management. You will also be able to provide innovative practical solutions for modern logistics and supply chain challenges with a global perspective.

Industries can be divided into two main categories: a) Manufacturing & b) Service. Manufacturing industries produce tangible goods and the service industries produce services. In terms of enterprise turn-over and also gross domestic products, service industries play more important roles than manufacturing industries, especially in developed countries. While there are many common processes between these two categories, each has some special characteristics that need a different approach to managing and improving them. Financial services, consultancy, hotel, hospital, laboratory, stores, airlines, retailers, and banking can be good examples of service industries Moreover, most developing countries are investing on their service industries like tourism, ports, and so on to promote their nations. Therefore, we see this module can be useful in understanding not only developed countries but also in developing ones. Finally, international cooperation in different geographical scopes between developed countries (like in the EU) and also developing countries (like global supply chains containing China, India, many Eastern Asian countries and also Middle East with Western countries) make the subject matter of this module one of the most important flourishing academic areas. This module explores the concepts, tools and techniques associated with Service Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. It?focuses upon service evaluation,?enhancement and?improvement. The module is suitable for careers in different service industries like retailing, financial services and consultancy. The module will introduce students the nature and scope of Service Operations Management within both private and public sector operations. It will teach how to examine the growing literature associated with service operations and to introduce concepts, tools and techniques that will accommodate the assessment, analysis and improvement of service offerings.

All business takes place within a complex social landscape. In an increasingly globalized world, we face serious political, economic, and environmental issues which make it more vital than ever for businesses to understand and meet their social responsibilities. Managers and business owners are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that they are meeting their ethical duties, at a time when the complexity and changeability of the modern world makes a complete awareness of these duties highly difficult. This specialist module aims to equip students with the knowledge and methods required to confidently analyse some of the most pressing social and ethical issues facing businesses today. In the first half of the module, students will be introduced to a range of ethical theories and methods, which will enable them to understand and analyse a range of ethical situations. In the second half of the course, students will apply these ethical tools to a range of pressing issues facing contemporary businesses. These might include: the responsible use of AI, data collection, and other emerging technologies; how to avoid exploitative labour situations in modern global businesses; diversity and discrimination in the workplace; and sustainable supply-lines and the environmental obligations of modern businesses.

Advertising, sales and PR are critical tools for effective marketing communications. The communication, engagement and activation of customers whether B2B or B2C is critical for SMEs as well as large organisations. This module delves more deeply into relevant models, concepts and practices whilst also contextualising them within the wider portfolio of our Marketing degree. This module brings together: communications planning and strategy, advertising, PR, paid, owned and earned media and sales techniques, measurement techniques, global media trends in order to engage with audiences and influencers, carry out evaluation taking into account ethical and legal considerations. It also investigates additional elements such as: B2B and sales concepts alongside B2C, new advertising and PR, which are important to business and academic study as well as future working opportunities and global economy. During this module you will be able to carry out independent research, demonstrate critical thinking and creativity, develop a relevant pitch and practice communication skills. The module is embedded into the framework of developing and executing sustainable marketing communication programmes.

If you hold an offer for a place on one of the Roehampton Business Schools Postgraduate programmes, you are expected to complete the Pre-Induction programme before you commence your studies with us. Participation on the pre-induction programme will be monitored. This is an online programme, which will provide you with a broad understanding and knowledge of business and management and prepare you for a successful learning journey with us. It will help you ensure that you hit the ground running at the start of your chosen postgraduate programme. Through the Pre-Induction Programme you will gain a broad understanding of business, how a business is organised and how it operates in the context of a complex external environment. The programme will also help you to develop a better understanding of effective business communication. We want you to succeed in your learning and assessment and we believe that this module will help us assist and support you. Welcome to Roehampton Business School.

This workshop-style module will help students develop the essential skills required to becoming a consultant within the occupational and business psychology space. Using role play and other in-class activities, the workshop provides an opportunity for students to: • Identify reputable sources of evidence • Develop an understanding of the BPS and HCPC skills and competencies required of a consultant and reflective practitioner • Translate psychological knowledge, concepts and ideas into non-jargon language • Interpret basic statistical evidence and convert a list of recommendations, actions, or solutions • Pitch for consultancy work to a client-based panel.

This module aims to consolidate undergraduate research abilities, and equip the student with the skills necessary to undertake Masters level research. Advanced research methods are a key differentiator of the approach of work and organizational psychologists to their practice with organizational clients and as scientists in conducting research in organizations. This module is designed to enable students to develop skills and knowledge of advanced techniques that can be deployed flexibly in various research and practice settings. Learning will be key to student preparation for the dissertation. Research design and advanced statistical analysis are covered, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. This module considers a range of qualitative approaches suitable for psychologists. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings and practical application of a number of qualitative research methods. The teaching will combine lectures, workshops, student-led seminars and self-directed study.

As an advanced financial accounting module, this module focuses on developing core theoretical and practical issues in respect of financial accounting. We emphasise key issues that face accountants in practice and the development of an understanding of how different contexts affect accounting and financial reporting. The module also considers the difference between tax and financial accounting. The overarching theme underpinning the module is the different reporting entities in the United Kingdom. Throughout the module we will seek to illustrate the importance of this issue by considering the impact of the entity on accounting choices, policies and other social and political matters. This theme extends to considering entities of different legal structure, profit-orientation, sector and scale. Consequently, ethical issues are embedded throughout the module, so that students can understand, identify, and evaluate fundamental principles of ethics.

This module covers contemporary issues in selection and assessment both from a psychological perspective and as an important personnel system for organisations. It provides discussion of: the nature of the selection system, organisational and job analysis, recruitment, selection interviewing and psychometric testing, selection validation, the nature and use of assessment centres, and the adverse impact of selection methods. The emphasis throughout the module is on selection as a process comprising an identification stage, a design and delivery stage, and an evaluation stage, with multiple feedback loops between stages.

Analysing and predicting business performance is important since the results ultimately impact financial performance in the future. In this module, we will reveal why companies fail. Then, we will examine how to use financial and non-financial performance measures to assess business performance and quantitative and how quantitative models are applied to predict the likelihood of failure. Finally, the legal and ethical issues of corporate failure are introduced.

This module introduces you to the key theories and practices of branding in contemporary society. The module examines what brands are and the challenges they are facing nowadays, as well as fundamental concepts in brand management including consumer-based brand equity, brand elements, brand positioning, brand communications, brand experience, brand extensions, brand architecture, and corporate branding. To do so, the module combines traditional lectures with interactive in-class exercises, in-class discussions, a guest speaker, and field trips.

This module will introduce you to concepts, technologies/innovations and challenges associated with contemporary issues in business and management. The overarching aim of the module is to enable you to develop your own perspective and confidently participate in a professional discourse surrounding these issues - be it at a networking event, job interview or project planning discussion post-graduation. Future of consumption and society, future of enterprise and future of work are frequently discussed contemporary concepts in academic as well professional practitioner literature and media. Digital transformation and Industry 4.0, AI and cognitive technologies, blockchain and extended organisational eco-systems are innovations and management models that transgress the above mentioned ‘Future of‘ concepts. The module unpacks these complex and interlinked aspects, investigates innovations and technologies, as well as broader social and geo-political trends which shape these concepts so you can then evaluate their impact on selected industries/sectors, management disciplines and your own career.

This module presents you with emerging issues facing digital marketers from a broader societal and business context. You will study how these issues impact digital marketing strategy development and decision-making. You will examine the latest research perspectives on marketing and artificial intelligence, e-loyalty, online branding and digital marketing in a globalised world and explore how these research streams are driving digital marketing strategies. You will examine significant issues in the digital marketing sector including privacy and data, socially responsible marketing, sustainability and the responsibilities of the digital marketer adopting a societal focus. Approaching digital marketing from a non-technical viewpoint assists you in developing a strong sense of ownership and responsibility to facilitate more socially aware decision-making. Completion of the module will allow you to become familiar with key research streams, the contexts of social embeddedness, the globalised world, individual and collective data rights, influence and manipulation. The module will assist you to become best prepared to make grounded decisions, that represent the interests of all stakeholders, including your own organisations, the consumer and society at large.

This module enables marketing students to critically evaluate the purpose and design of digital marketing strategies and develop skills which will enable you to contribute to create digital marketing projects in your future career. You will examine the impact of digital marketing tools, techniques and concepts upon traditional marketing practice and reflect upon how digital marketing is applied in a rapidly changing external environment.

This module provides students with a key set of strategy and business improvement tools. The module is aimed at providing you with a thorough understanding of the practical application of these tools. Many of the classic business tools such as PESTLE and Boston Box are included. Additionally, key tools related to business improvement such as benchmarking and the Balanced Scorecard are evaluated. Throughout the course, we shall critically evaluate the different tools to ensure that students are aware of their relative strengths and weaknesses. These include Value Chain, VRIO, CAGE, Yip's drivers for internationalisation, TOWS, SAFe and many more. We also examine the changing environment for businesses and consider the role of Ecosystems, and also Alliances as a form of growth strategy.

This module recognises the need of early career and young professionals to develop and learn from businesses’ daily operations and management processes whilst applying academic reflection. You will learn on-the-job, highlight improvements in a company’s / business organisation’s management practices and make a contribution to chosen business projects. This experience will be helpful when developing your standing as a manager in the later course of your career. The placement will ideally be tailored to your interests and aspirations, but ultimately meets the needs of employers. Whereas the subject discipline may vary, the emphasis should be on both applying and developing existing knowledge and skills in the workplace as well as gaining new knowledge and skills. Placement Preparation Module workshops will introduce you to the soft skills, the pitch and research skills needed to recruit and systematically prepare for a bespoke placement in a leading business organisation.

This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) through the following: Outlining a history of HRM's evolution and development by reference to key contextual factors, e.g., social, political, and economic societal changes and their impact on both public and private sector organisations, Mapping, thus, the evolution of the major strands of HRM, looking at the different epistemological frameworks and practice implications, Examining the 'cheerleaders' for HRM and its critics, e.g., critical management studies, And, Deriving and examining the key principles of HRM through exploring the ethical and moral dimension to HRM. Throughout all the above listed elements, reference to, and use of, relevant real world case studies will be made. This module also addresses many of the skills areas required by CIPD, including encouraging learners to develop an ability to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses as human resources managers and colleagues. In addition, it seeks to help learners develop and improve a range of definable skills which are pivotal to successful management practice and to effective leadership.? These include ethical considerations, an understanding of equality and diversity in the workplace, establishing credibility, reflective thinking and problem-solving skills, team working and interpersonal skills. An understanding of digital literacy is addressed in an integrated manner throughout the module.

This module introduces the structure and components of an organisation's financial capital. You will explore the theory and practice of corporate decisions about the levels of equity and debt (the long-term sources of finance) and the role and management of trade credit and overdraft facilities (the short-term sources of finance). You will apply appropriate tools and techniques to financial data, such as gearing and liquidity ratio analysis and interpret financial statements and stock market indices to evaluate capital structure, working capital and the cost of capital. Through the lectures, relevant reading and seminar activities you will be introduced to international financial capital in the context of macroeconomic policy, investment portfolio theory, investor behaviour and financial risk management in evaluating global financial transactions. Through the learning and assessment strategy, you will develop your understanding of the role played by international capital markets in the sourcing of finance by multinational companies.

Mastering project management is crucial to organisations in the 21st century. Recognising the importance of both tools and techniques as well as human and organisational factors in achieving project success, the module enables students to learn the 'hard' science essential for project managers today, but with the crucial emphasis on the soft skills involved in people- and change-management to help achieve delivery of successful projects. Through extensive case study analysis, and with insight from current research, you will evaluate the role of the project manager in today's workplace and critically review the rise of the project-centric organisation in a global context. Relating theory to practical reality in the light of the current research, you will understand new best practice in project management and how it impacts organisations seeking to run effective projects, both locally and across international borders.

This module provides you with an in-depth, critical understanding of how international companies design and implement marketing strategies to create customer value and competitive advantage in the context of increasingly sophisticated and demanding consumers, the digital revolution and globalisation. There will be a particular focus on product innovation and services marketing. This is an enabling module that through a combination of lectures, seminar activities, group work and group discussions will encourage you to apply key marketing concepts and techniques including market orientation, segmentation, targeting and positioning and the marketing mix to real-life situations of international companies operating in the global arena and to put forward and test your own individual, innovative, strategic marketing solutions.

This module will equip you with the knowledge and critical techniques in order to conduct research in business and management. We will address the different kinds of research, especially scholarly, academic output and applied consultancy output, whilst the module's practical emphasis is upon facilitating research methods for empirical research in the programme's capstone project. You will learn about the different approaches that can be taken to undertake research and how research methods are underpinned by different philosophical perspectives. Through the taught classes you will critically evaluate the different factors that impact upon research design, the quality of empirical fieldwork and the final research's dissemination, and explore different approaches to using academic literature. You will explore the implications of your research design on constructing your research tools and planning your data analysis or consultancy intervention. We will also outline the importance of research ethics for any human interaction involved in your research. This module is essential in supporting you to begin your capstone project (dissertation or consultancy project) and the content should be revisited once you begin your capstone project.

This module supports you to extend and deepen your knowledge of managing people and the challenges of working in a global environment. Through this module you will be prepared for working in a global organisation where you may be working with people from different cultures and across borders. Through a critical awareness of key people resourcing and cross-cultural management techniques you will have an appreciation of the potential challenges of managing across borders and develop evidence-based strategies which can add value to organisations.

This module focuses on how financial and other resources are effectively allocated to business units, projects and key activities in international and domestic organisations. This covers the second of three main elements of the global financial management programme, namely the sources, uses and management of finance to optimise organisational performance. You will apply international capital investment and risk appraisal techniques to strategic options and scenarios and develop your knowledge of the theory and practice of strategic investment decision-making in a global context. Through lectures, relevant reading and seminar activities you will be introduced to the principles of integrated thinking, so that you may recognise and appraise not just the financial capital, but the human, intellectual, social and environmental capitals and (where appropriate) the manufactured capital invested in organisations. Through the learning and assessment strategy, you will develop your data manipulation skills and apply them to the analysis of strategic options, including discounted cash flows.

The Consultancy Project module gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge, analytical, and conceptual tools, as well as the personal skills gained from the taught courses to an in-depth study of a specific organizational issue or problem in the fields of global financial management, marketing management, business management, and human resource management. It consolidates the learning that has already taken place, and develops your capability to undertake and complete an individual project and address a given problem. This module may be taken with or without a business internship, so long as there is an identified business client.

This module provides you with a critical and clear understanding of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility in international business context. You will learn how to apply the essential concepts and tools of strategy that are used by managers in multinational firms and global organisations. In a global, fast pace world that is rapidly changing, systematic strategic contexts analysis, data-driven decision-making and systematic business development are crucial for companies and professionals to succeed. The module will demonstrate how sustainability practices and concepts influence international business policy, stakeholder relationships and strategy design & process. It will provide you with a number of essential frameworks all suited to guide you as a future manager when analysing the main factors relevant to the strategy-making process, and with reference to real world case studies and leading corporations' insight. You will also learn about the importance of non-market aspects in strategic management that impinge on organisational success.

The dissertation module gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge, analytical, and conceptual tools, as well as the personal skills gained from the taught courses to an in-depth study of a specific issue or problem in the fields of global financial management, marketing management, business management, and human resource management. It consolidates the learning that has already taken place and develops your capability to undertake and complete a research project. It can thus be seen as the culmination of the entire postgraduate programme.

With the increase in International Trade, companies have to consider wider and potentially more complicated issues in order to compete successfully in the global market-place. This module will enable you to understand how changes in international trade affect international businesses. You will learn to critically evaluate the main strategic decisions to be taken when establishing international trading solutions; evaluate the impact of global changes as they affect trade; apply key international trade principles in order to design appropriate trading solutions in different international contexts: evaluate and integrate principles for trading internationally in areas characterized by different trading regimes. You will be able to appreciate the legal constraints faced by foreign investors in specific industries; political risk and financial aspects associated with international trade, such as the sources of finance and the impact of interest rates, taxation, exchange rates and property prices on the success of an organisation's internationalization strategy.

This year two (Level 5) module offers insights into the international context and dimensions of business with the aim of developing an awareness of international issues for managers, with a particular focus on the changing business environment in emerging markets. Major themes include the globalisation of the world economy, the emergence of the multinational business enterprise and the diversity of national cultures. This module complements the Level 5 module ‘Global and International Business’, which focuses on how companies respond to environmental changes and adjust their strategies in order to gain and sustain competitive advantage. In this module you will be able to further enhance your academic knowledge gained during year one (in relation to the Business Organisations Environments in Global Context). The module aims to help you develop a deeper understanding of the characteristics of emerging markets and the implications for international business managers. By attending this module, you will develop an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the international business environment in these rapidly changing markets. The assessment focuses on issues for managers in a range of emerging market countries such as the BRICs. It will help you develop skills of analysis by asking you to look at complex issues and to consider alternative solutions. You will choose one of four topics to research and analyse before evaluating possible solutions and writing up your findings in a business report. As year two students you are expected to extend your knowledge and to demonstrate an ability to analyse, draw conclusions and evaluate possible options based on your own reading and research. Through this module you will become more aware of issues which managers and employees may typically face in international organisations. The teaching sessions will offer opportunities to participate in discussions and will draw on your experiences as members of a diverse and international student body. It is also particularly relevant if you are a year two BSc International Business student as you may be spending the second semester studying abroad and may shortly become students and employees in a new country. As students of this module, you will benefit from the opportunity to apply the research and study skills you learn, by developing more critical skills of analysis and by practising academic report writing, all of which will provide a sound basis for your further studies in year 3.

What is a business organisation and what external factors affect its objectives and how well it performs? These are the sort of questions that are examined in this module, which provides an introduction to different types of business organisations and how they interact with the different environments that they operate within. The module particularly focuses on the factors affecting businesses that are located in advanced economies, as well as in developing countries/emerging economies (to a lesser extent). As a result, there will be a focus on issues relating to market and industrial structure, international trade and technological change. However, in addition to emphasizing the economic, financial and technological factors that can impact on business organisations, political, social, cultural, legal and environmental influences will also be considered.

This module introduces students to the practice of consultancy. Many graduates carry out consultancy tasks within their place of work or whilst being employed as consultants. The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the key skills necessary to carry out the work of a consultant. The module introduces students to models of consultancy practice and key stages in the consultancy cycle. This is also underpinned by sessions on client engagement, communication and presentation skills; data gathering and analysis; project management and team management. The module is underpinned by key theoretical principles of: Action Learning, Group Dynamics, Authentic Human Consulting and Personal Reflection. This module provides students with the necessary skill-set for examining management consultancy both as a business function as well as a type of business. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the role that consultancy plays within organisations, the key methodologies and the distinguishing characteristics of successful consultancy projects.

This module introduces you to the key aspects of HRM and in particular resourcing and talent planning. You will be introduced to the work of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) and begin the journey of mapping your knowledge and skills against the CIPD profession map. On a weekly basis we will explore different HR practices and consider the links between theory, ‘best practice’ and organisational examples. Through these activities, you will receive constructive feedback from your peers as well as the academic teaching team. Using the knowledge that you develop you will be able to understand the full range of HR processes that take place in organisations and evaluate different approaches to managing HR problems. The assessment for this module takes the form of the design and delivery of a podcast, this will allow you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that you have gained in the module. Through the delivery of the podcast, you will also be able to demonstrate and evidence the HR skills that you have developed in terms of presenting to a culturally diverse audience using your developing professional skills and growing self-confidence.

This module is an introduction to business strategy with emphasis on international and global strategic development (and hence predominantly deals with Corporate Strategy). It is oriented towards the practical application of relevant analytical concepts in international and global setting. You will be able to appreciate different types of international organisations and different strategies they adopt in order to successfully compete in complex environments. You will learn the techniques available to managers to analyse International strategies. You will also have the opportunity to apply a number of techniques to various case studies.

Labour Economics is concerned with many of the important decisions facing individuals at various different points in their lives, despite some of these decisions being made when the person is not actively involved in the labour market. For example, it has helped us to gain a far better understanding of the factors influencing how long to stay in full-time education and when is the best time to retire. In addition to issues related to labour supply, the demand side is integral to the functioning of labour markets. As such, firm behaviour will be examined in the context of the labour market, especially with regards to how workers and firms interact. This includes in their responses to actions of governments, particularly in connection to the labour market policies that can be introduced.

The idea that business should behave responsibly has perhaps never been more needed. Surely no business means to act irresponsibly, and yet almost every day you see examples in the media of businesses, and business people, that ‘behave badly’. You will be familiar with the ‘big’ scandals- VW altering emissions data, Johnson and Johnson sued for not being entirely open on the addictiveness of opioid painkillers. On the module you will meet these, and more. We will ask what it is to behave badly – is it breaking the law? If so then that seems quite simple, the law breaker is in the ‘wrong’ (although, even then, that may be arguable). But we will look at more ideas too like is behaving unethically transgressing some ‘rule’ on what is acceptable behaviour? And if so, how do (indeed can) we agree what the ‘rules’ are and what ‘good behaviour’ is? We will be exploring this, and what it means to be a responsible manager, in this module. You will do this by critically exploring the moral and ethical challenges in managing organisations and you will examine how managers, who are both under pressure to act in a more socially responsible and sustainable manner, and to hit performance targets, can approach their work with the tools of ethical thinking. You will look at how changing social attitudes and values have made organisations question their obligations to their stakeholders, as well as to wider society. You will be introduced to some concepts that will challenge your thinking, such as what is a business for? Who is the business run on behalf of, and what responsibility do you as an individual have within the organisation to stay true to your values? Each week we will challenge you to define how you would act as an ethical leader. This module will contribute to your ‘Business Readiness’ through challenging you to debate what your values you – and how you put them into practice.

This module provides students with a comprehensive grounding in audit and assurance. For accounting students, it provides the necessary contextualisation, conceptualisation, skills and capacity for critique that is required for professional accreditation bodies, exempting you from the ACCA Audit and Assurance (AA) paper. It builds on the learning from Understanding Financial Statements in year 2 and Advanced Financial Accounting in year 3. Ethical issues are embedded throughout the module, so that students can understand, identify, and evaluate fundamental principles of ethics, particularly as they apply in audit. The ethics studied in this module are professional ethics developed by IFAC and more rule driven than those studied in your Business Ethics module. The module first examines the audit framework and regulation, then examines the concepts/techniques of planning, conducting and reporting the audit. The module aims for students to research and analyse auditing concepts, evaluate ethical frameworks and professional standards and apply audit concepts to everyday business activities. The classes are a mixture of discursive material and practical exercises. Students will be set exercises each week to do in their own study time which will form the basis of the following week’s work.

Entrepreneurship has traditionally been defined as the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which typically begins as a small business, such as a start-up company, offering a product, process or service for sale or hire. Small businesses are a vital and growing part of the UK economy, many with a global context. This module focusses on what is an entrepreneurial opportunity and how to turn it into a successful business venture. You will learn about: different forms of entrepreneurial activity; key stages and elements of new venture creation; entrepreneurial skills and behaviours; opportunity recognition and assessment; value proposition; success factors and developing your entrepreneurial skills.

This purpose of the module is to provide a basic introduction to the structure and functions of business enterprises and to explore the legal theories, rules and commercial drivers that influence the practice of law concerning limited companies, partnerships and other business models. In studying this module, students will develop evaluative and analytical skills in understanding the nexus of law and commercial awareness that shapes the behaviours and actions of business enterprises and their stakeholders.

The aims of the module are to familiarize students with the role of finance in business; to help them understand the nature of available financial instruments and determinants of the prices of marketable securities; to enable them to appraise investment projects; and to familiarize them with methods of risk management and desirable corporate debt structures, all put in the context of effective financial management, corporate governance and business ethics. During the module students will gain an understanding of long-term financial strategies, basic valuation principles, basics of company valuation, effective investment decisions, bond pricing, cost of capital and capital asset pricing, corporate governance and ethics and basics of financial risk management, among others. Finance theories, tools and techniques covered in the course can be utilized in any management decision-making process in any business sector.

This module provides students with a comprehensive grounding in Financial Accounting. It provides the necessary contextualisation, conceptualisation, skills and capacity for critique that is required for professional accreditation bodies. It builds on the learning from Accounting for Organisations in year 1 and is a foundation for both Advanced Financial Accounting and Audit Practice and Ethics in year 3. You will learn how to prepare Income Statements, Statements of Financial Position and Cash Flow Statements.

The nature of organisations and thus the nature of the work that people do in organisations is continually evolving. The digital age – referred to as the 4th Industrial Revolution – is transforming organisations and the nature of work. Whether we agree with how digitisation is transforming organisational life, it is clear that these technological changes will continue to have significant effects on the world of work and thus the careers that individuals pursue. We are living in an era where jobs that existed at the beginning of this century are being replaced with new jobs, some of which we are not yet fully aware of. Against this broader context, this module will help you better understand the background to managing people as key resources in organisations and the approaches adopted to attract, select and retain the best people. By gaining knowledge of the processes organisations use to recruit the best ‘skilled’ people and retain them through the career structures and support mechanisms, you will be able to apply this to help you develop your own career management skills; particularly how to gain entry into a graduate level role within different types of organisations. Throughout the module we will guide you through recruitment and selection approaches adopted when recruiting into graduate level roles, drawing on a combination of theories and case examples. The seminars, while very practical in nature, are designed to encourage you to think and reflect on the career offerings provided by organisations, your own career aspirations and the actions you will ned to focus on to secure graduate level employment. As with all learning – the energy you choose to put into the different learning activities that we will engage you in – the more you are likely to benefit. In the short term, this means being better prepared for the module assessment. In the longer term, helping you develop the knowledge and skills to plan and manage your career. The aim on this module is to help you better understand the importance of managing people as key resources in organisations and the approaches adopted to attract, select and retain the best people. By gaining knowledge of the processes organisations use to recruit the best people and, just as importantly retain the best people through the career structures and support provided, you will be able to apply this knowledge to planning your own career development. Initially, we will be focusing on your first graduate level role, but it doesn’t stop there.

This module will introduce you to the essential knowledge and skills in Accounting and Finance that you will need as a practicing manager. We assume that you are new to the subject and that you are a general business learner - not an accounting specialist. The module will develop your learning in stages. We'll start from familiar ideas about money and business, move through internal Accounting issues like budgets then show you the key ideas in financial statements. Finally we will give you an overview of the sources and uses of Finance required for a sustainable organisation. These will cover for-profit and not-for-profit as well as public service contexts. Along the way, you will meet important ideas around information systems for planning, controlling and making financial decisions as well as understanding the basics of risk. A grasp of these financial matters is essential in excelling in the modern business world either as a professional manager in an established company or a serial entrepreneur in a new start-up firm. This module will demystify Accounting and Finance in a way that builds confidence, promotes self-awareness, increases curiosity, develops critical thinking, appreciates independent analysis, and facilitates result orientation.

Understanding consumers' behaviour is fundamental to successful marketing. Drawing on a range of perspectives including those from psychology, sociology and economics, we attempt to understand the factors that affect consumption behaviour, and the processes of buying, having and disposing of products and services. We consider a range of issues that confront a marketing manager, for example: in an environment where consumers are confronted by a bewildering array of choices, how do consumers choose and what are the stages and key moments of a customer's consumption journey? What role do habits, novelty, experiences and interactions play in how consumers make choices? What is the role of the customer in the creation of value, and how will their memories of a consumption experience influence future choices? In exploring consumers' behaviour we will develop insights that assist marketers in the management of customer experiences

This module aims to offer students a broad introduction to the principles and practices in operations, logistics and supply chain management. The module will include a critical exploration of contemporary issues in the mentioned areas including location and layout, process and capacity design, human resources and job design, the management of the supply chain, inventory, and quality in a range of different industrial and service sectors.

This module will introduce you to key concepts and techniques in both management and financial accounting. It will provide you with the foundations on which you can build your knowledge and skills in all aspects of Accounting practice as you progress through the BSc Accounting degree programme towards your goal of a professional qualification or postgraduate study in this field. You will develop your understanding of the importance of appropriate financial information to all management decisions. This module will enhance your employability by developing your commercial acumen through an appreciation of profits and cash flows as key business drivers of success and start you on your journey towards becoming a Roehampton Business Graduate. Although emphasis will be placed on techniques you will also be expected to reflect on the nature of accounting and some of the challenges faced by practitioners and users of accounting information.

This module provides practical and theoretical insights into ‘value capture’ using the lean-start-up process (Ries, 2011) by which nascent entrepreneurs with little entrepreneurial experience can create a new venture with high growth potential. Small businesses are a vital to the UK economy. New firms are a significant source of graduate employment, where relatively inexperienced but capable individuals assume high levels of responsibility and work closely with the C-level founders and senior managers.

Module learning outcomes 1. Knowledge outcome - You will be able to develop your understandings of contemporary developments in employee relations and how these contribute to organisational success. 2. Intellectual/transferable skills outcome - You will be able to consider a complex employee relations issue and propose feasible alternative options for consideration. How the module develops Business Readiness I can apply contemporary developments in employee relations to different organisational contexts. I can demonstrate via a debate my appreciation of different view-points and express my own views sensitively and effectively. I am developing my knowledge in line with the Professional Body and my resilience in conflict and challenging situations has grown.

In today's environment, effective managerial decision-making requires timely and efficient use of scarce resources. The purpose of this module is to develop your ability to analyse the (economic) environments in which firms operate, and to understand how managerial decisions can vary under different constraints. The emphasis of the course is on economic intuition and its relevance to business problems. The module considers a variety of business issues from an economic perspective, providing a critical understanding of the firm as a complex organisation.

The Business and Management Dissertation module is an essential component in allowing the student to meet the goals that underpin the degree programme. It consists of an individual student led investigation into an applied business problem or issue selected by the student. The dissertation is an individual piece of work that presents a thorough and critical review of literature relevant to the research area under consideration. Dissertation is also a research project which tests the independent research skills and it employs gathering a first hand empirical data OR using secondary data – both options are feasible, both come with their own specific challenges. Finally, while dissertation is a piece of academic work that will draw on existing theory and practice, it should also make sense to a business practitioner. It will have academic references like a good essay or journal article and may make recommendations as to how to solve a business problem.

This module is designed to provide graded support and development in academic English for undergraduate business students on various aspects of academic literacy which are essential to success at level 6 of a business degree. In the first term we will concentrate on the key academic skills involved in listening, speaking, critical reading and writing. This will be supplemented with practice and revision of essential vocabulary in the form of collaborative seminar and writing activities. The second term will focus more on developing salient features of academic writing, and culminate in individual presentations. Assessment and feedback will be continuous, involving regular submission of short extracts from core modules. All instruction will be underpinned by a critical approach, entailing development of argumentation skills and criticality.

You interact with an organisation from the time you first join a school to, long after you retire. Therefore, it is important to develop a good understanding of how to behave towards as well as within an organisation. Organisations are evolving living organisms – where people, productions and processes are continuously interacting with, and responding to the internal and external environments. As such, Organisational Behaviour covers the relationships between individuals, between groups within an organisation and between an organisation and the external environment. Through various types of organisational interactions (student, employee, consumer, patient), you will learn the behaviours that are appropriate, as each organisation is a unique entity. You will also understand the impact of events in the 2020s, such as Covid 19, Black Lives Matter protests and global warming on how the world has changed the way it works. Covid 19 forced organisations and individuals to change behaviours by adopting remote working, online shopping, gig economy and extensive use of technology such as virtual meetings, online teaching, online consultations with doctors etc. The Black Lives protests have highlighted the social inequalities and racial disparities in societies and workplaces, across continents. The dire future scenarios relating to the impact of climate change on the climate has forced organisations to change how they work, for example Zara now having to address its ‘fast fashion’ strategy of providing new clothing lines every 3 weeks. A study of organisational behaviour will enable you to understand your own behaviours, attitudes and performance, as well as those of the people with whom you will be working. You will learn how to use technology, remote working, diversity, equality and inclusion towards the creation and sustenance of strong organisational cultures and effective work teams in an environment that must be sustained for future generations.

The Professional Development Programme is an additional co-curricular non-credit bearing module. It is designed specifically to enhance your professional skills and build your confidence using advanced presentation skills, critical writing and research skills. During the course of the module, you will get the opportunity to practice your negotiation skills, enhance the credibility of your arguments and ensure academic integrity. This is a required module and students will be asked to register their interest via an application form once they have started their degree. Join us: Achieve your professional and academic potential with the professional development programme

This module complements other components of the programme, applying economic analysis to current trends and key challenges in the global economy. Likely topics include inequality, climate change, ageing populations, health, artificial intelligence and the macroeconomics that has emerged in the aftermath of the Great Recession and the Pandemic. Students studying this module will benefit from a strong knowledge of the factual context surrounding the challenges of today and how economics can be applied to both illumine major global problems and assist in designing effective policies. Students will also benefit from the potential for group work to enhance collaborative and communication skills.