The aims of this module are to:

• develop an understanding of the changing nature of the practice and processes of strategic management;
• develop skills in the area of strategic analysis, the development of strategic options and change management;
• increase skills in building agile and collaborative cultures which gain buy-in for change initiatives;
• develop skills to influence upwards and outwards;
• encourage an openness to new ideas and an awareness that in many situations there is a range of alternatives which should be evaluated.

This module aims to:

• provide a theoretical and practical introduction to contemporary perspectives on leadership;
• provide an introduction to relevant academic and practitioner literature on leadership;
• help students apply leadership theory to their own workplace and their own behaviour;
• provide participants with a richer understanding of issues associated with the management of human resources with organisations.

On this module, students will:

• be introduced to the concepts of responsible business using a variety of different business models looking at the way in which they tackle complex societal problems;
• analyse real-life case studies from different parts of the world;
• learn about the challenges of balancing responsible, sustainable and social objectives along with financial goals;
• identify different approaches to generating social and environmental impact;
• develop a better understanding of how responsible business and corporate sustainability can work in tandem.

The aims of this module are to:

• provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for an understanding of financial management and its impact on decision-making in a variety of organisational contexts;
• develop the ability to analyse and interpret organisational performance;
• expose participants to a range of issues surrounding accounting for sustainability;
• equip students with an understanding of economic concepts and models appropriate to business decision-making.