Module Catalogue 2025/26

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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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 needs leadership and management to ensure business success during uncertainty.

Topics areas include:

International Business Environment
Corporate Social Responsibility
Leadership and Management
Marketing strategy
Supply Chain & sustainability
Human Resource & Innovation

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1.Identify and critically evaluate the impact of changes in the macro and micro level business environment on an organisation & its strategy formulation.

2.Recognize, analyse, and evaluate how organisations can responsibly manage their value chain activities to achieve a sustainable performance (such as marketing, technology, human resources, and supply chain).

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 a sustained competitive advantage.

4.Formulate and recommend effective leadership and management strategies to promote effective organisational behaviour and influence key stakeholders 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 to aid their analysis of case studies.

3.Articulate and clearly present their analysis verbally or in writing.

4.Effectively communicate and collaborate with others to deliver a piece of work.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

This module entails the development of students' critical thinking skills about contemporary issues in international business and management. This requires a flexible approach to teaching and learning to accommodate the needs and interests of different students for different masters programs. Lectures are used to introduce material to students and explore theories and concepts.

For guided independent study, readings are recommended from the textbook and a variety of academic sources including case studies.

Student led group activity is an important element because it enables students to practice their skills and collaborate with their colleagues in small groups. Small group activities are carefully facilitated to support students to gain confidence by critically evaluating the assigned readings/case studies through discussions, and creatively presenting their evaluation to their peers. The module will also incorporate structured non-synchronous activities (for example non-synchronous discussion boards and reflection logs) designed to supplement the scheduled learning and teaching activities for a deeper learning experience.


Study clinics are used to deal with academic issues which may be causing students problems and/or students who need extra support in preparing their assessments.

For assessments, students practice their research skills (e.g. using business databases), and group work to develop their critical thinking skills and to scaffold their preparation for the summative assessment and instil a problem solving focused collaborative approach.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The assessment allows for a comprehensive coverage of the syllabus, while preparing students for their post graduate level studies. It constitutes an appropriate way to examine their acquisition of knowledge, active engagement with the material, and their ability to apply various skills such as problem solving and collaboration skills at two key points in the academic year.

General Notes

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