This module aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the importance of sustainability, quality management, and ethical practices in driving long-term business success. In the context of globalisation and rapidly changing business environments, this module addresses how transnational practices, corporate social responsibility, and quality management principles contribute to building a sustainable and ethical business landscape.

Making Sense of Strategy, is a course which looks at the world of business strategy, of how organisations analyse their external environments and make strategic choices as to where and how to position themselves in relation to their customers and competitors. The course begins with an introduction to strategy looking at what the course means by the word strategy and at its historical antecedents. Block Two, Perspectives on Strategy, further develops these themes and looks at how the “rational” perspective achieved and maintained its prime position. Block Three, The Strategy Toolkit, then moves on to look at the ways the external environment is analysed from within this perspective and at the choices that emanate from such analyses for the organisation. Block Four is a case study in which students collaborate in the virtual environment to analyse, applying some of the tools in the toolkit. Block Five, entitled Implementation, then looks at the thorny issue of how strategies are implemented and the constraints that surround such implementation. The final Block, Where next for Strategy?, goes on to look at some ways of trying to understand strategy that are different from the “rational” perspective.

Business Performance Management is essential for aligning organizational activities with strategic objectives and improving operational efficiency. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the methods and systems used to measure and manage performance in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. It covers financial and non-financial performance indicators, benchmarking, external factors affecting performance, and the integration of innovative costing methods like activity-based costing and environmental accounting. Students will also learn to develop comprehensive performance management strategies that balance short-term operational efficiency with long-term sustainability and strategic growth.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of investment management and risk mitigation strategies. It focuses on financial markets, investment analysis, risk management techniques, and the psychological factors influencing financial decision-making. Students will develop critical competencies in managing investments, analyzing risk, and making informed financial decisions in uncertain economic environments

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and techniques of auditing, both internal and external, within the context of corporate governance and assurance services. The course focuses on the reasons for auditing, regulatory environments, audit risk models, and the role of auditors in evaluating internal control systems. Students will also explore the professional conduct required of auditors, the impact of global regulations, and how to minimize audit risks through effective planning and execution. Through case studies, group work, and analysis of real-world audit reports, students will gain practical skills in audit assignments, audit risk assessment, and the application of professional standards.

The Business Research Project module is designed to enhance learners’ ability to conduct independent research in a business and management context. The aim is to equip students with the skills needed to formulate a research question, develop a structured research plan, and implement appropriate research techniques. Learners will conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data, and present their findings, culminating in the evaluation and presentation of their research outcomes.