Course Modules

This module examines the importance of competitive strategy in securing a position of competitive advantage in the contemporary service environment. It will introduce you to basic management principles and contextualise approaches to competitive strategy and competitive advantage. You will examine […]

This module will introduce you to social media from a business and professional perspective. You will investigate tactical aspects of social media and the concept of digital consumers and engaging brand experiences. You will explore the history, development and future

This hands-on module explores and applies the principles of marketing and using marketing models and theory in a modern business environment. You will work with real clients to solve their marketing problems.

Events are increasingly seen as an integral part of regeneration and development strategies in many settings and destinations. This module introduces you to the principles of event planning, design and creation. You will develop a detailed understanding and appreciation of

The module focuses on the environmental factors directly relevant to small businesses as you develop a critical understanding of entrepreneurial process. You will use your earlier business related studies or discipline specific self-employment options to inform your studies and be

This module will develop your understanding of a range of management accounting techniques and how these can be applied to support decision-making. You will solve problems that require you to demonstrate thoughtful and effective reasoning in proposing solutions to a

This module introduces you to business and management research to prepare you for your final year management project or equivalent personal study. You will cover the rationale and contextualisation for use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and explore the

This module will support your transition into a university undergraduate degree programme. You will focus on developing academic and professional skills and be encouraged to reflect on and plan you own personal development. You are provided with a range of

This module introduces you to the essential tools and methodologies for managing an effective project, including the ‘Prince2’ and ‘Agile’ methodologies. You will explore techniques for change management and version control and have the opportunity to explore project planning and

You will look at the philosophies of Human Resource Management (HRM), current trends and developments, perspectives on HRM and the line managers role and also the impacts of globalisation on HRM practices e.g. structural workforce changes. Focus will also be