This module introduces students to the elementary principles of finance and economics that are relevant for business decision making, including the practical application of these principles in making optimal business decisions.
This module develops students’ understanding of the essential microeconomic and macroeconomic theories, which are the bedrock of the economic concepts and methods studied in the Finance and the Economy module. The emphasis of this module is upon the theoretical frameworks underpinning the business applications of economics in facilitating the decisions of policymakers, managers, and entrepreneurs in a variety of situations, as well as the implications of the macro-open economy on the operations of modern firms.
Business Mathematics introduces students to the fundamental mathematical techniques that are employed in all fields of Economics. The module augments each technique with specific real-world examples. These examples allow students to develop an appreciation of how mathematical techniques can be applied in the analysis of business.
This module introduces students to the basic concepts of business management in organisations. It gives students an appreciation of the complexities of organisations that affect employee behaviour within them in a local and global context. It introduces them to key human resource management concepts. The module provides an introduction to management, organisational behaviour and people management theories and practices.
This module equips students with essential quantitative skills for handling, analysing, and presenting numerical information in business contexts. Students will learn to interpret data, identify underlying patterns and narratives, and use evidence-based reasoning to justify and support business decisions. The module emphasises practical application using industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Excel, preparing students for the data-driven demands of modern workplaces.
This module introduces students to the basics of strategy in modern business and management. Students analyse real business cases to understand what organisations do, why they make certain strategic choices, and how these choices affect performance and operations. The module covers key tools and frameworks used to analyse industries, markets, and organisations, and shows how strategy is developed and applied at different levels, including global, corporate, business, and functional levels. Students learn to connect strategy theories to real business situations, evaluate an organisation’s performance, and assess how strategies are implemented in practice. By the end of the module, students will be able to apply strategic thinking to real-world business problems and suggest practical strategic options.
