The emphasis is on a practical approach to business coupled with a theoretical understanding. ?Students attend lectures and laboratory sessions. ?Case studies and project work on an individual and group basis form a significant part of the programme. ?The diversity of students backgrounds greatly enriches the learning experience.
Objectives
The core aims of the Business Management programme are:
- To expose candidates to the fundamental principles underpinning modern management within a variety of organisational settings;
- To introduce wider environmental factors affecting organisations, including core aspects of the macro economic environment;
- To provide an understanding and appreciation of business process interdependencies
- To provide candidates with an understanding of marketing as a 'management technology';
- To examine the nature of the employment relationship, workplace behaviour and the management of human resources;
- To develop a thorough understanding of the rationale and methods of aspects of information and knowledge management;
- To introduce candidates to the fundamental concepts and practices of management accounting and finance;
- To introduce candidates to Communication theory and to critically evaluate key issues in the field;
- To explore issues impacting the management and handling of organisational strategy;
- To develop and apply business skills to decision making and planning problems in a business environment; and
- To develop research and writing skills which will culminate in the submission of the MA Confirmation Paper.
