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Teaching

Teaching uses a variety of methods including:

  • lectures
  • workshops
  • tutorials
  • statistics sessions

We also offer an extensive range of opportunities to supplement your learning in the form of industry speakers, workshops, placements, and presentations.

Assessment

Methods of assessment include:

  • essays
  • problem-based exercises
  • case studies
  • presentations
  • group projects

Together with exam results, these will provide the basis for your final grade.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BU12006 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Fundamentals of Marketing introduces core concepts of product, price, promotion, and distribution. Study market research, consumer behaviour, and branding strategies. You will create compelling marketing campaigns, target audiences, and adapt in dynamic markets. These skills will help you to drive business growth and connect products with customer needs.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BU21004 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module covers the micro aspects of the economy by focusing on the basic theories of consumer and firm behaviour under various settings.

You will learn about the conditions in which markets will or will not produce desirable outcomes and the role of government in improving the operation of markets.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BU21007 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

As mobile, social, cloud, and big data come together we see the emergence of digital business strategy. Acquire the ability to leverage digital technologies to transform the customer value equation and drive competitive advantage.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BU30010 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

You will study the nature of Research Methods and Business Consultancy processes.

These methods will help you develop your skills for writing a either a dissertation or consultancy proposal, one of which you will choose in 4th year.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BU31006 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) focuses on aligning Human Resource (HR) practices with the long term goals of an organisation.

Learn how the policies and practices of SHRM change the scope of both HR practitioner and line manager roles.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BU40019 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

You will learn how organisations aim to meet their long term goals and objectives by implementing a business strategy.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BU40011 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

You will prepare for and complete a dissertation involving an element of original research achieved through reading and reflection, or collection of primary or secondary data.

By authoring a substantial piece of structured work of around 10,000 words, you will gain a deeper understanding of what constitutes credible management research.

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