Module Descriptions for Year 1, Semester 1
SKL4100 Business Communication (6 credits)
This module will delve into issues of
business communication as an essential skill in any business
context. It will tackle questions like: How does one best
communicate their skills to potential employers – perhaps, even
when they feel they have none? And once in employment, how does the
way one communicate impact on the day-to-day running of the
company, or what people think of the meanings being communicated?
Getting messages across in the way that students intend is
essential for their academic and career prospects, so is being able
to receive and interpret them correctly. Upon successful completion
of this module, students will develop their communication skills
for a multi-cultural workplace, and learn how to address issues
when things go wrong.
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SKL4200 ICT Skills (6
credits)
In this module, the basic elements of
computing are reviewed to ensure that all students have a firm
grounding in basic ICT skills, particularly in respect of software
such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Thereafter, emphasis
is placed upon developing a multimedia approach to
computer-generated presentations, using state of the art digital
photography, still and video clips, still and animated
illustrations, sound mixing and vocal techniques. Upon successful
completion, students will be able to demonstrate strong skills in
the effective usage of Windows applications and relevant software.
They will also know how to use multimedia techniques effectively in
computer-generated presentations. The practical skills covered in
the module are all underpinned by a sound business
sensibility.
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ECO4300 Economics for Business
(12 Credits)
Examines some microeconomic theory and then
goes on to provide a solid foundation in macroeconomic theory and
policy. Topics include demand and supply, national income,
aggregate demand and supply, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation
and its causes and remedies, unemployment, the business cycle,
trade and protectionism. Upon successful completion, students will
be able to demonstrate knowledge about micro and macro-economic
factors and the ways in which they continuously impact upon
business.
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MGT4500 Introduction to Management (12
credits)
This module introduces students to
concepts linked to the management of business, and the practices
associated with that management. It provides a factual knowledge
base which focuses upon prime issues confronting management,
including the management of people and the skills required to
ensure the continued control and guidance of the company in the
21st century.
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LAW4250 Principles of Business
Law (12 Credits)
The module introduces students to the
fundamentals of law relating to business and management
transactions and the legal implications of conducting different
types of business activity, particularly in respect of UK Contract
law, EU law and International Law (both public and private).
Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the legal issues and complexities that exist
within a business environment. They will also know how to
apply relevant legal principles to facts, to argue both sides of
the issue and to reach appropriate conclusions.
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GST4400 Foundations of
Global Political Economy (12 Credits)
This module provides a basic overview of
theories, structures and processes associated with global political
economy. Practical examples drawn from current events, like the
need for more sustainable way of life, are used to demonstrate the
relevance of the theoretical knowledge to the applied day-to-day
business and management decisions. Upon successful completion,
students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the structures,
processes, and relationships shaping the present world order and
display an understanding of the principal features of global
political economy, including viewpoints, theories, phenomena such
as globalisation and the impact of sustainability. They will also
be able to consider and analyse developments taking place around
the globe in the context of their likely implications upon the
management of business organisations.
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