INU3105 : Business and Management
INU3105 : Business and Management
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Ayah Sarhan
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Michael Cheng, Mrs Helen Grinsell
- Owning School: INTO Newcastle University
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module aims:
1.To introduce students to business models and management concepts, within a range of contemporary organisational topic areas, for the purposes of postgraduate study and future employability.
2.To familiarise students with the language of international business and demonstrate application of theoretical models to a range of international business case studies.
3.To critically engage students with a range of key theoretical approaches for businesses in the 21st century.
Outline Of Syllabus
The focus is on developing an understanding of the business context in which leaders and managers need to operate, and examining aspects of a business that need leadership and management so as to ensure business success.
Topics areas include:
Globalisation
Leadership and Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Competitive Strategy
Cross Cultural Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Operations Management
Marketing Management
E-commerce
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1.Identify and critically evaluate main contributions of business and organisational principles and theory within the international business environment, at a macro and micro level.
2.Recognize and debate key environmental factors, such as globalization and sustainability, which influence current international business.
3.Apply a range of theoretical models and frameworks to a range of international business case studies, and measure the contribution of such approaches in aiding companies to achieve sustained competitive advantage.
4.Formulate original and effective strategies for implementation in a competitive global environment.
Intended Skill Outcomes
1.Use terminology appropriate to the field of business and management.
2.Locate and research a range of academic sources including proficiency with the library search, subject specific guides, academic databases and newspaper databases.
Assessments
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Seminars. |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | e.g. moderated discussion boards on Microsoft Teams. Worksheet activities (questions, case studies). |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Study clinic |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 48:00 | 48:00 | e.g. directed research and reading, student-led group activities. |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to introduce material to students and explore theories and concepts.
Small group teaching sessions are used to critically evaluate issues in organisational behaviour and develop skills through discussion, presentation etc.
Study clinics (drop-in/surgery above) are used to deal with academic issues which may be causing students problems.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Design/Creative proj | 1 | M | 50 | N/A |
Written exercise | 2 | M | 50 | Group written report. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment allows coverage of the broad range of the syllabus and constitutes an appropriate way to examine the acquisition of knowledge and understanding at two key points in the academic year.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- INU3105's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- INU3105's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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