Introduction:

This module introduces key financial and accounting concepts to help students improve business decision-making. It focuses on how finance functions within organisations and how financial information supports planning, control and performance evaluation. Students will learn to interpret financial statements, understand entrepreneurial and corporate finance, and use budgeting in business contexts. Through practical scenarios, the module builds confidence in working with financial data and strengthens the ability to engage with financial aspects of management across different organisations.

This module focuses on how organisations design, manage and improve their operations and supply chains, while introducing key principles of project management. Students learn concepts such as process efficiency, capacity planning, lean management and sourcing strategies, alongside practical project tools like Gantt charts, stakeholder analysis, critical path analysis and risk registers. Through group activities, the module develops teamwork, communication and coordination skills. It also encourages reflection on professional behaviours such as accountability, adaptability and ethical decision-making. By the end, students are able to analyse operational issues and plan and manage projects aligned with organisational, stakeholder and sustainability goals.

This module builds on earlier university skills development to strengthen students’ professional identity and career readiness. It focuses on continuous professional growth through practical experience, reflective practice and professional development activities. Students explore key themes such as leadership, communication, personal effectiveness, ethical practice and lifelong learning, often drawing on real-world work experience or sector examples. The module also supports self-assessment, goal setting and action planning to help students identify strengths and areas for improvement. In addition, it links business disciplines like strategy, HR, marketing, finance and operations to career pathways, helping students align their skills with industry needs and develop a structured approach to continuing professional development and employability.

This module develops the skills needed to turn data into meaningful business insights. It explores how organisations use business analytics and intelligence to improve decision-making, performance and competitiveness. Students will study information systems, data collection, data warehousing and business intelligence platforms, progressing to advanced techniques such as predictive modelling, artificial intelligence and decision support. The module also addresses ethical and legal issues in data use. By the end, students will be able to apply descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics and design data-driven strategies for real-world business contexts and careers in analytics and management.

This module explores the global environment in which multinational enterprises operate and the forces shaping globalisation, including economic, political, social and environmental factors. It examines how these influences affect strategic decision-making in MNEs. Students will use business analytics tools such as Excel or SPSS to analyse real-world data from sources like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, UNCTAD and the OECD, focusing on trade, investment and sustainable development trends. The module also encourages ethical reflection on the impact of MNE activities on host economies and global sustainability.

This module enables students to complete an independent study that integrates learning from previous subjects. It focuses on applying advanced knowledge to a real-world business context through the development of a professional project. Students will demonstrate skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, research, data analysis and professional communication. The module also emphasises autonomy, innovation and the ability to link theory with practice, preparing students for future professional and managerial roles.