In Business and Management

This module is designed to allow students to develop the skills to make financial decisions with a view to maximizing firm value, in the Corporate Finance unit. Financial decisions made in the context of world financial markets often impact shareholder wealth. This unit will help you understand how you can positively influence the outcome of these decisions.

This module aims to allow learners to contribute to various aspects on decision-making process that influence an organization’s behaviour and improve its performance. It enables learners to understand how changes in internal and external environment impact an organization and how different management practices can help shape its response to these changes. It looks at the importance of professional ethics and its relationship to managing risk.

The module offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies within a globalized business environment. It underscores the profound impact of cultural diversity on organizational dynamics, leadership approaches, and communication strategies. Students explore into various cultural dimensions, cross-cultural communication techniques, and negotiation strategies. The module ensures students are well-equipped with the skills necessary to adeptly manage cultural differences, fostering inclusivity and collaboration within a diverse work environment. Additionally, it encompasses essential aspects such as cultural intelligence, global leadership, and adaptive management practices tailored to diverse cultural contexts.

This module provides a comprehensive exploration of adopting innovation within organizations. Students gain expertise in formulating innovative strategies aligned with organizational goals, fostering creative thinking, and generating ideas. The curriculum explores the impact of emerging technologies on innovation, emphasizing risk management, implementation, and scaling of innovative solutions. The module also addresses the critical aspect of creating an organizational culture conducive to innovation, covering leadership strategies and communication practices. Overall, it equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively drive and manage innovation processes, strategically contributing to organizational growth and adaptability in a dynamic business landscape.

This unit provides an advanced understanding of various change management models within a sustainability framework. The unit takes a critical approach to the drivers of organizational change and the process for managing change while ensuring business sustainability.

This module is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in effective project planning, execution, and control. The module covers key principles and methodologies in project management, emphasizing practical applications in diverse business contexts. Students will delve into project initiation, scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and quality control. The curriculum integrates real-world case studies, allowing students to analyze and solve complex project management challenges. Additionally, the module explores contemporary project management tools, enhancing students’ proficiency in handling modern project requirements. Through a combination of theoretical insights and hands-on projects, students will develop the expertise needed to lead successful projects in today’s dynamic business environment.

This module provides an in-depth exploration of advanced marketing strategies and principles. Students will explore into key areas such as strategic marketing planning, market segmentation, targeting, and positioning. The curriculum emphasizes the application of advanced marketing techniques and research methods to make informed business decisions. Additionally, the module covers contemporary topics in branding, and customer relationship management. The integration of industry trends and emerging techniques ensures that students are well-equipped to navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of modern marketing.

In this module, students will develop their ability to understand and analyses operational problems and propose solutions. This requires a thorough understanding of both operations management principles and techniques and the ability to apply this knowledge in practice. Students will learn about operations functions in manufacturing and service organizations, planning and control of operations processes and design application of key quantitative and qualitative methodologies and techniques and strategies to improve organizational performance in a globalized environment.