The aim of this module is to examine macroeconomic theory and policy at an intermediate level.

The aim of this module is to develop an analytical understanding of consumer and producer behaviour given the choices and constraints they face at the microeconomic level, and a basic understanding of the interaction of individuals' behaviour at the level of the whole economy.

The aim of this module is for the student to understand both basic and more advanced techniques of econometrics that will allow economic theories to be tested using econometric computer software.

The aims of this module are to:

• Introduce students to basic concepts in finance and to equip them for further study in more advanced topics and modules in finance.
• Explain the functions of capital markets in the economy, the ways in which economic activity is financed and implications for the flow of funds, and the role of the stock exchange in this process.
• Explain basic techniques of financial analysis, especially the valuation of simple securities, including shares, bonds and money market investments.
• Examine investment decision rules.
• Discuss issues pertaining to risk and the opportunity cost of capital.
• Explain how corporations finance capital expenditure via equity or debt.
• Examine a number of additional issues such as agency problems, market efficiency, payout policy, risk management, financial planning, and mergers.

The module aims to provide students with the economic knowledge necessary to understand major policy issues in the twenty-first century. This module serves as a complement to core microeconomics and macroeconomics modules.

This module is an introduction to the economic analysis of some of the key real (i.e. non-monetary) phenomena that are associated with globalisation. In particular, we will examine how economists study international trade flows; trade policy; and foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational enterprises (MNEs). We will also analyse the basis, both in positive economics and in normative/ethical concerns, of selected controversies surrounding globalisation.

The aims of the module are for students to:

• Become familiar with economic concepts used to analyse financial markets and financial institutions.
• Gain experience in using financial and economic statistics and case studies relevant to understanding financial markets and institutions.
• Obtain insight into some of the principal current business and policy issues in the financial system, both in capital markets and commercial banking.

The module will develop knowledge and understanding of the history of economic ideas since Classical Economics.

The aims of this module are:

• To provide students with the basic information management and information systems knowledge and skills relevant to managers.
• To build on the first year skills module.
• To prepare students for further IT modules in semester 2 and/or in their final year.
• To provide students with a framework within which they can analyse the information and IT needs of businesses.
• To prepare students for their Industrial and Professional Studies placements.
• To develop relevant transferable skills.

The aims of this module are:

• To introduce students to the concepts, principles and techniques involved in marketing.
• To familiarise students with the role of marketing management within organisations (including retail, consumer goods, industrial goods, service, non-profit oriented) and across international contexts.

The aims of this module are to:

• Explore current and future development in the workplace.
• Examine the future of work within a range of exciting contemporary contexts.
• Develop expertise in employability skills and preparedness for the future workplace, including internships and Part I placements/study abroad.

The aims of this module are:

• To build on the pre-requisite module.
• To examine critically the role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function within the contemporary organisation.
• To develop a clear understanding of the role of the HRM function in maintaining an equitable relationship between employer and employee.

The aims of this module are to:

• To introduce students to a range of technical and analytical skills.
• To illustrate the application of analysis in a business context.
• To evaluate the use of accounting and financial management in planning, decision-making and control.

The aims of this module are:

• To ensure that students have an understanding of the key principles, models and techniques used to tackle management decision problems.
• To develop skills in the analysis and modelling of management situations and approaches to evaluation and assessment of alternatives in complex scenarios.
• To develop core concepts and skills required to effectively support managers faced with decision problems.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

The aims of this module are:

• Provide students with basic programming skills and techniques, focusing on structured programming principles, relevant in solving real-world challenges in business analytics.
• Prepare students with the required foundational knowledge for further learning in digital business and analytics.
• Enable students in developing relevant transferable skills required during professional study placement, and within the industry.

The aims of this module are:

• To introduce the fundamental principles of company law.
• To develop an understanding of the significance of the company within the context of commercial activity.

The aims of this module are to:

• Develop an understanding of, and apply, the tools of financial statements analysis to restate a set of financial statements, conduct a performance appraisal and forecast earnings.
• Develop an understanding of, and apply, valuation tools to explore and critically evaluate valuation issues.
• Develop spreadsheet modelling skills and prepare a professional performance and valuation appraisal report.
• Develop and enhance transferable skills.

The aims of this module are to:

• Further develop the concepts and skills required to use statistics to help managers in decision-making.
• Build on the prerequisite module.
• Extend competence in the use of computer packages.
• Develop the ability to build models to help solve management problems.
• Develop relevant transferable skills.

The module aims to equip students with an in-depth knowledge of the digital marketing, including social media. We will also study the underlying academic theories of marketing, business and consumer behavior and how these relate to the application of digital marketing in the real world.

The aims of the module are to give an understanding of the connection between social objectives and economic activity.