BA(Hons) Business and Management

In this module, you'll develop a foundational understanding of accounting, finance and financial reporting, and explore how financial information supports effective business decision-making. You'll learn how to read, interpret and evaluate financial information, examining the needs of different users and the role accounting plays in a range of organisations. Topics include financial reporting, financial statements, cash flow, sources of finance, and introductory management accounting concepts. By the end of the module, you'll be able to analyse financial information, evaluate business performance and make evidence-based decisions in a variety of business contexts.

In this module, you'll be introduced to the foundations of marketing and explore the key concepts and principles that underpin effective marketing practice. You'll develop an understanding of the role of marketing within organisations and learn how businesses use marketing to understand and respond to the needs of different consumers and markets. Topics include market orientation, marketing audits, the marketing mix, and the development of marketing plans and strategies. Through a practice-based approach, you'll learn how to analyse brands and markets, apply marketing frameworks and evaluate different approaches to achieving organisational objectives.

In this module, you'll develop the quantitative and qualitative skills needed to analyse data and make informed decisions in a range of enterprise contexts. You'll explore how organisations use data to support strategy and decision-making, considering both for-profit and not-for-profit settings. Topics may include the psychology and ethics of decision-making, data quality and credibility, business analytics, risk management, and strategic concepts. Through practical activities and enterprise-focused scenarios, you'll learn how to evaluate and interpret data, use business analytics tools effectively, and develop evidence-based recommendations to support entrepreneurial decision-making.

In this module, you'll develop your understanding of management and organisational behaviour while building the academic and professional skills needed for success in higher education and the workplace. Through reflective practice, you'll learn how to evaluate your strengths, set development goals and monitor your progress. You'll explore key organisational behaviour topics, including leadership, motivation, culture, emotion, teams, and power and politics, and learn how to apply relevant theories to real-world organisational contexts. The module also examines self-management, collaborative working, wellbeing, resilience and professional networking, helping you develop as a confident and reflective practitioner.

In this module, you'll develop a foundation in economic principles and explore how they shape contemporary business and management environments. You'll examine key areas of microeconomics, including theories of price, while considering how businesses operate within wider social, economic and institutional contexts. Topics may include inequality, globalisation, technological change and the impact of significant events on organisations and markets. You'll learn how to analyse contemporary business issues from different perspectives, evaluate evidence and research, and apply economic theories and concepts to real-world business and management challenges.

In this module, you'll develop the professional and research skills needed to investigate and address business challenges in organisational contexts. Building on earlier professional practice learning, you'll strengthen your abilities in self-management, reflective practice, collaborative working, wellbeing and professional networking. You'll learn how to scope, design and conduct a small-scale business research project, exploring approaches to qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and presentation. By the end of the module, you'll be able to evaluate different research methods, communicate findings effectively to professional audiences, and apply evidence-based enquiry to inform business decision-making and practice.

In this module, you'll explore the key concepts, theories and practices that underpin contemporary human resource management. You'll examine how people are managed throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and selection, training, reward and performance management, and consider how these activities influence organisational performance. You'll also explore wider workplace issues such as employment relations, labour market trends and talent management. Through the application of theory to organisational case studies, you'll develop the skills to analyse human resource management challenges, evaluate possible solutions and understand how organisational context shapes effective people management practice.

In this module, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the international business environment and the factors that influence how organisations operate across global markets. You'll explore topics including globalisation, culture, ethics, economics, politics, international trade and investment, and examine how these shape business decision-making. You'll also study approaches to internationalisation, global business strategies, international marketing, supply chain management and global talent management. By the end of the module, you'll be able to apply international business theories to real-world contexts and evaluate strategies for managing organisations in an increasingly interconnected world.

In this module, you'll explore how organisations create value through effective strategy, innovation and operations management. You'll develop an understanding of how businesses design and deliver products and services, manage supply chains, and improve performance in competitive markets. Topics may include strategic analysis, innovation and business model development, operations and supply chain management, digitalisation, sustainability, continuous improvement and organisational performance. You'll learn how to apply strategic and operational concepts to real-world business challenges, evaluate performance issues, and develop informed recommendations that support organisational success in diverse and rapidly changing environments.

In this module, you'll explore the role of social value, business ethics and sustainability in contemporary organisations, while questioning the purpose of business beyond profit generation. You'll examine ethical decision-making in local, national and global contexts, considering issues such as inequality, supply chains, consumer behaviour, diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and the impact of AI and big data. Through practical examples, case studies and critical reflection, you'll learn how ethical theories can be applied to organisational challenges and develop the analytical skills needed to evaluate complex social and sustainability issues.