International Year One in Business

In this module students will develop the language skills necessary for successful study. These include academic writing, effective reading strategies, participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording of information from lectures. Students reflect on their learning and identify how to improve their skills to use language; effectively, appropriately and with clarity and confidence.

This module provides an interactive learning experience which enables students to develop an enterprising mindset and identify some of the skills and attributes required in both intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to think in an enterprising fashion and learn new approaches, enabling them to adapt and enhance their individual style. Working as part of a team, students develop their own sustainability business idea. They also have the opportunity to hear from and question experienced external practitioners.

This module develops and equips learners with the financial knowledge and techniques required by all managers. It provides an understanding of the way in which accounting is used in the external evaluation of organisations and develops the ability to use accounting in decision making, control and managing and adding value to performance.

This module helps students to become more aware of their own personal and professional development through reflection and interaction with peers. Drawing on related theories, students develop skills which will enhance their future employability. They also gain an understanding of the importance of personal development and develop a skill set for their future careers.

This module introduces some of the general principles of business management particularly in the context of structure, culture, leadership, organisational behaviour and the business environment. Students are introduced to the concept of foundation level strategic management, with emphasis on organisational resource and competency and consider the impact of organisational behaviour in relation to overall business effectiveness. Students examine the role of the individual within the organisation and explore motivation, perception, personal impact and performance management. In addition, this module covers project management.

This module introduces basic economic theories of markets and competition along with aspects of the wider business environment, including government policy and the macro-economy. These ideas are then applied to the practical analysis of markets using Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning framework.