International Business Management

Introduction To Management Accounting

All those who work for, or deal with businesses need to understand accounting. This module aims to look at the nature of accounting, exploring the main concepts underpinning management accounting. The main branches of cost accounting and decision making as well as cost minimisation and revenue maximisation are explored using a blend of theory and practice. Also, how to use the metrics for ascertaining business performance and explore the different types of KPIs that help you understand the performance of your organisation or department. The module is aimed at giving you the skills and tools to measure the success of an organisation.

Module code: ACCT40315

Foundations Of Human Resource Management

You will learn about the key and contemporary issues associated with managing people in the workplace. Calling upon literature and research from across the fields of Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour and Employment Relations, you will learn the issues affecting the motivation and engagement of employees in the modern workplace.

Module code: HRMG40306

Marketing In The Business Environment

Marketing plays an important role in developing relationships between customers and organisations. This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of marketing and key principles. This module will equip you with the knowledge to adapt to continuously changing consumer behaviour and reflect on how these principles link to your organisation.

Module code: MKTG40334

Global Visitor Economy

Where do you envisage yourself in the future? The module will introduce the vast, ever changing, booming tourism and events industry on a global scale. In this module you will gain knowledge and understanding of the Tourism and Events industries as a whole, giving you the opportunity to see how extensive the industry is and its impactful contribution on a global social, economic and environmental scale. Think big…your journey starts here!

Module code: TOUR40129

Managerial Economics

Module code: ECON40223

Foundations Of Management

This module will draw on interdisciplinary theory and research from the field of management. Specific attention will be given to the study of organisations as social systems; the dynamics of change and survival in organisations; and the relationships between organisations and their environments. Other topics covered will include enhancing personal and organisational effectiveness, improving decision-making skills, and resolving conflicts in the workplace.

Module code: BUSM40005

Global Human Resource Management

¿¿In this module, you will explore a set of management strategies and activities designed for the effective practice of recruitment, retention, deployment, development and use of human resources in an international context. You will learn the relationships that shape the dynamics of inputs, processes and outputs of human resource management among a set of actors at international, national, organisational,team and individual levels.¿

Module code: BUSM50019

Managing Across Cultures

Today, more firms than ever are earning some of their revenue from international operations. As a result, knowledge and insights about global issues and specific cultures are a requisite for both individual and organisational success. This module will give you insight into the fundamentals, complexities, challenges of managing culturally diverse organisations across borders. It will help you develop an appreciation and understanding of cross-cultural differences across major regions of the world and how these differences affect organisational cultures, communication, negotiation, motivation, and leadership across cultures.

Module code: BUSM50023

Information Systems In Organisations

This module introduces the student to the application and management of information systems in an organisational environment. It adopts a management perspective to appreciate the identification, analysis, development, organisation and impact of appropriate Information Systems. Foundations of intra and inter-organisational systems are examined along with their economic, social and organisational impacts.

Module code: BUSM50021

Global Supply Chain And Logistics

Effective and efficient global supply chain and logistics management drives profitable business operations. Relationship management, risk management, knowledge and information management, budget management, continuous improvement processes and supply chain integration all form part of this contemporary module.

Module code: BUSM50020

Business Creativity And Innovation

Succeed in creating something new in future business. In this module, you will develop your capability for creativity and innovation, exploring the boundaries typical of modern business and how they can be overcome to position organisations for future growth.

Module code: BIAE50001

International Trade And Finance

The International Trade and Finance module focuses on the global macroeconomic perspective of international trade and the effect of the prevailing trade environment on international business decisions. Topics that will be covered in the module include the critical overview of international finance, currency markets and implications on international trade, the benefits and reasons for international trade, patterns of international trade, reasons for protectionism, trade barriers, forms of regional economic integration, balance of payments, and determinants of exchange rates.

Module code: BUSM50022

Corporate Reputation And Ethics

Understanding and managing the corporate reputation is critical to successful marketing in the digital age. In this module, you will investigate a broad range of new and emerging ethical issues faced by modern marketers which impact on corporate reputation. In the digital age, corporate reputation can be damaged in minutes as news spreads across digital platforms. In this module, you will learn how to plan for contingencies, crisis and disaster as well as how to manage and sustain the corporate reputation through creating a range of corporate communications to stakeholders following the tenets of corporate social responsibility.

Module code: MKTG60356

Innovative Change Management

In this module, you will explore the dynamics of organisational change and how firms can leverage innovative business models to compete in a changing world. The business environment is dynamic in nature and business managers are faced with a multitude of challenges which require them to continually adapt and change in an effective manner. You will learn the skills and practical tools for planning and managing organisational transformations which could include turnarounds, cultural changes and strategic shifts.

Module code: BUSM60014

Global Marketing Management

This module will introduce aspects of global marketing integrating theories that aid our understanding of issues that shape global markets and the ways in which marketing concepts are applied to achieve organizational goals in complex global markets. The module also emphasises the importance of understanding and solving issues faced by marketers in the globalized world.

Module code: BUSM60020

International Business Strategy

Globalisation is an integral part of today's business context. It is imperative to understand the various strategic decisions that companies take with regards to operations across borders. This module will discuss such international business strategies and theories and its application to real business case studies.

Module code: BUSM60022

Consultancy Project

This module provides the opportunity to take learning from your degree and create implementable recommendations for your selected organisation. You will build a report of your project activity and evaluate the project, followed by a critical reflection on practical experiences gained, and the impact on your continued professional development. You will be investigating real local, national and international organisations.

Module code: BUSS60001