This module introduces the external context of business practice and the impact of globalisation on organisations. Students explore the core management functions of planning, leading, organising and controlling, and consider how key business functions are integrated within organisations. The module also introduces business law and develops essential academic research, writing and referencing skills.

This module introduces the core principles, theories and practices of marketing. Students develop an understanding of the marketing process, explore how marketing operates as a business management discipline, and apply marketing concepts to contemporary organisational and market situations.

This module provides a broad introduction to accounting and finance with particular emphasis on how financial information is used in business. Students are introduced to basic financial concepts, the relationship between management, accounting and finance, and the principles and practical application of budgeting.

This module examines the importance of managing people and organisational behaviour in the workplace. Students explore the role of human resource management, organisational behaviour and issues such as politics, power, change and conflict, while also considering how technological change is reshaping work and the workforce.

This module introduces the business research process and develops the tools and techniques needed to design and carry out research. Students learn how to formulate research questions, undertake critical literature reviews, address research ethics, collect primary and secondary data, and analyse qualitative and quantitative information.

This module explores the relationship between responsible leadership, business ethics and sustainability. Students examine the pressures that shape ethical behaviour, evaluate how organisations and managers respond to ethical challenges, and develop decision-making skills for complex organisational situations.

This module explores how organisations design, produce and distribute goods and services. Students examine product and service design, capacity and process management, logistics and transportation, enterprise resource planning, inventory management and the wider role of operations and supply chain management in different organisations.

This module develops the ability to use financial and non-financial information to support management decisions. Students learn to interpret financial performance, cash flows and financial position from published accounts, calculate and analyse financial ratios, apply budgeting principles and consider the relationship between business cycles and investment decisions.

This module examines sustainability in the business context and the changing expectations placed on organisations. Students explore the historical development of debates around business responsibility, the drivers of corporate sustainability, governance and implementation, sustainable business models, and the economic, social and environmental responsibilities of business.

This module develops an advanced understanding of business strategy and strategic management. Students assess the strategic position of organisations operating in complex global markets and apply strategic theories and concepts to practical business situations. Topics include strategic leadership, corporate and business strategy, sustainability, strategic options, teams and the interdependence of macro and micro business environments.

The Business Project provides the opportunity to complete an independent project in an area of interest within business management. Students identify a business problem, establish project aims and objectives, plan and schedule activities, consider resources and responsibilities, collect and analyse business data, and produce a project report.

The Dissertation provides the opportunity to undertake independent academic study in an area of special interest within business management. Students build on their research skills through literature review, research design, qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods, data collection and analysis, and the production of a substantial evidence-based academic study.

This module examines the emergence of digital business and the technologies, concepts and strategies that underpin it. Students consider how digital technologies can be integrated into organisations, evaluate e-business models and digital tools, and develop recommendations for using technology to support organisational improvement and innovation.

This module develops practical understanding of business data analysis and management using Microsoft Excel. Students learn how organisations use quantitative data for decision-making, develop spreadsheet models, carry out financial analysis and build simple databases to support practical business problems.

This module critically examines how current world issues, societal change and emerging global developments affect business management and organisational performance. Students analyse contemporary business trends, evaluate current affairs and consider issues with the potential to shape future business practice.

This module introduces the principles and practice of project management. Students explore the project life cycle, planning and control, resource allocation, project selection, communication, team structures and the role of the project manager in successfully delivering business projects.

This module examines how organisations manage change and innovation as part of growth, survival and long-term success. Students consider different types of innovation and change, the organisational and institutional factors that influence them, and managerial strategies for supporting and benefiting from innovation.

This module examines how organisations are exposed to and respond to crises, risks and business interruptions. Students explore crisis development, organisational vulnerabilities, risk identification and prioritisation, business continuity planning and decision-making in simulated crisis situations.