You will be taught via a combination of lectures, tutorials, industry visits and independent study. A typical 20 credit module will include a week of moderated online preparation, three weeks of class where you will attend campus (a combination of physically and virtually), usually for no more than two consecutive days per week for lectures, tutorials and other activities, and one week for revision and assessment.
At Staffordshire University we place great emphasis on preparing you for the careers of the future, and as a student at Staffordshire Business School you will study the full spectrum of contemporary management and finance. You will use resources including books, journals and digital databases, social media resource banks and more to immerse yourself in each discipline and you will be challenged to picture what the business landscape of the future will be.
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Year 1 compulsory modules
The Future of Work (20 Credits)
Business and industry are ever-changing and staying ahead of the game is critical to success. In this module, you will explore the importance of innovation in addressing climate change and other societal challenges and how the rise of digital technologies will change the future of work practices and various business sectors.
Data and Decision Making (20 Credits)
Data is the currency of the 21st century. In this module, you will explore the increasingly pervasive role of data in society, and how organisations can capture and leverage data to better understand consumer preferences, tailor communication, anticipate changes in external environments and manage risk and uncertainty.
Global Challenges and Opportunities (20 Credits)
Success can be found in the current economic and political climate. In this module, you will explore the ethical and unethical anomalies in our contemporary global political and economic system, and how they can provide both challenges and opportunities in modern business.
Risk and Reward (20 Credits)
Without risk, there is often no reward. This module will explore the evolution and nature of financial markets and their susceptibility to shock. You will gain a solid foundation in the concepts of risk and return, portfolio theory and basic budgeting.
Social Enterprise (20 Credits)
Community and reputation are everything in the modern world of business. In his module, you will focus on your creativity and innovation and identify entrepreneurial opportunities that will form the basis of a socially responsible business idea or intervention.
The Balance of Power (20 Credits)
In this module, you will explore how markets have evolved and how they will continue to evolve, and the role businesses and governments have in ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.
Year 2 compulsory modules
Finance and Value Creation (20 Credits)
Creating value in the modern world. In this module you will explore the paradox of consumer vs. shareholder value and how organisations are using financial strategy and concepts to improve organisational performance and drive growth in a post GFC and COVID world.
Taxation for Competitive Advantage (20 Credits)
Should organisations use taxation for competitive advantage? In this module you will explore the world of tax havens and discuss why they suit some business models and not others. You will also learn about the reputational risks associated with legitimate tax evasion and the evolution and purpose of tax.
Sustainability Accounting (20 Credits)
21st century corporate valuation has taken a sustainable turn. In this module you will explore organisational responses to global issues such as poverty and climate change and the behavioural aspects within organisations that impact their sustainability agenda.
Audit and Forensic Accounting (20 Credits)
The importance of safeguarding assets. This module explores the scope of internal control and the value and function of audit as well as the latest issues in cybercrime and fraud. Ultimately you will gain an appreciation of the role of stewardship and how to protect your organisation from internal and external threat.
Entrepreneurial Finance (20 Credits)
Spending money to make money. This module analyses the financial decisions associated with capital and you will be introduced to the forms of finance available to business, including the various forms of equity finance. In doing so you will explore the ways in which businesses are valued, emphasising high-risk, early-stage start-ups and their legal and financial structuring.
Year 3 compulsory modules
Financial Narrative and Reporting (20 Credits)
Reporting is a critical management and regulatory tool. In this module you will explore how organisations can leverage breadth and depth of financial information in the pursuit of growth.
Corporate Finance (20 Credits)
Thinking big in financial enterprise. This module explores the complexity of global financial markets and how firms allocate financial and non-financial assets in the pursuit of value creation. You will also explore financial risk and diversification, capital budgeting and advanced investment appraisal techniques that are essential for firms in their pursuit to maximise shareholder value.
Fintech & Digitisation (20 Credits)
Looking forward to solve yesterday’s problems. In this module you will analyse the ways in which Financial Technology (FinTech) is revolutionising finance. You will gain an appreciation for the role of digitisation in business by exploring concepts such as automation, artificial intelligence and data mining and the challenges and opportunities these concepts present.
Consultancy Project (40 Credits)
Teamwork can be the key to success. This module is the culmination of your programme of study, where you will work alongside other business students to identify and address a contemporary issue faced by a real organisation.
You will be taught via a combination of lectures, tutorials, industry visits and independent study. A typical 20 credit module will include a week of moderated online preparation, three weeks of class where you will attend campus (a combination of physically and virtually), usually for no more than two consecutive days per week for lectures, tutorials and other activities, and one week for revision and assessment.
At Staffordshire University we place great emphasis on preparing you for the careers of the future, and as a student at Staffordshire Business School you will study the full spectrum of contemporary management and finance. You will use resources including books, journals and digital databases, social media resource banks and more to immerse yourself in each discipline and you will be challenged to picture what the business landscape of the future will be.
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Year 1 compulsory modules
The Future of Work (20 Credits)
Business and industry are ever-changing and staying ahead of the game is critical to success. In this module, you will explore the importance of innovation in addressing climate change and other societal challenges and how the rise of digital technologies will change the future of work practices and various business sectors.
Data and Decision Making (20 Credits)
Data is the currency of the 21st century. In this module, you will explore the increasingly pervasive role of data in society, and how organisations can capture and leverage data to better understand consumer preferences, tailor communication, anticipate changes in external environments and manage risk and uncertainty.
Global Challenges and Opportunities (20 Credits)
Success can be found in the current economic and political climate. In this module, you will explore the ethical and unethical anomalies in our contemporary global political and economic system, and how they can provide both challenges and opportunities in modern business.
Risk and Reward (20 Credits)
Without risk, there is often no reward. This module will explore the evolution and nature of financial markets and their susceptibility to shock. You will gain a solid foundation in the concepts of risk and return, portfolio theory and basic budgeting.
Social Enterprise (20 Credits)
Community and reputation are everything in the modern world of business. In his module, you will focus on your creativity and innovation and identify entrepreneurial opportunities that will form the basis of a socially responsible business idea or intervention.
The Balance of Power (20 Credits)
In this module, you will explore how markets have evolved and how they will continue to evolve, and the role businesses and governments have in ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.
Year 2 compulsory modules
Finance and Value Creation (20 Credits)
Creating value in the modern world. In this module you will explore the paradox of consumer vs. shareholder value and how organisations are using financial strategy and concepts to improve organisational performance and drive growth in a post GFC and COVID world.
Taxation for Competitive Advantage (20 Credits)
Should organisations use taxation for competitive advantage? In this module you will explore the world of tax havens and discuss why they suit some business models and not others. You will also learn about the reputational risks associated with legitimate tax evasion and the evolution and purpose of tax.
Sustainability Accounting (20 Credits)
21st century corporate valuation has taken a sustainable turn. In this module you will explore organisational responses to global issues such as poverty and climate change and the behavioural aspects within organisations that impact their sustainability agenda.
Audit and Forensic Accounting (20 Credits)
The importance of safeguarding assets. This module explores the scope of internal control and the value and function of audit as well as the latest issues in cybercrime and fraud. Ultimately you will gain an appreciation of the role of stewardship and how to protect your organisation from internal and external threat.
Entrepreneurial Finance (20 Credits)
Spending money to make money. This module analyses the financial decisions associated with capital and you will be introduced to the forms of finance available to business, including the various forms of equity finance. In doing so you will explore the ways in which businesses are valued, emphasising high-risk, early-stage start-ups and their legal and financial structuring.
Year 3 compulsory modules
Financial Narrative and Reporting (20 Credits)
Reporting is a critical management and regulatory tool. In this module you will explore how organisations can leverage breadth and depth of financial information in the pursuit of growth.
Corporate Finance (20 Credits)
Thinking big in financial enterprise. This module explores the complexity of global financial markets and how firms allocate financial and non-financial assets in the pursuit of value creation. You will also explore financial risk and diversification, capital budgeting and advanced investment appraisal techniques that are essential for firms in their pursuit to maximise shareholder value.
Fintech & Digitisation (20 Credits)
Looking forward to solve yesterday’s problems. In this module you will analyse the ways in which Financial Technology (FinTech) is revolutionising finance. You will gain an appreciation for the role of digitisation in business by exploring concepts such as automation, artificial intelligence and data mining and the challenges and opportunities these concepts present.
Consultancy Project (40 Credits)
Teamwork can be the key to success. This module is the culmination of your programme of study, where you will work alongside other business students to identify and address a contemporary issue faced by a real organisation.
You will be taught via a combination of lectures, tutorials, industry visits and independent study. A typical 20 credit module will include a week of moderated online preparation, three weeks of class where you will attend campus (a combination of physically and virtually), usually for no more than two consecutive days per week for lectures, tutorials and other activities, and one week for revision and assessment.
At Staffordshire University we place great emphasis on preparing you for the careers of the future, and as a student at Staffordshire Business School you will study the full spectrum of contemporary management and finance. You will use resources including books, journals and digital databases, social media resource banks and more to immerse yourself in each discipline and you will be challenged to picture what the business landscape of the future will be.
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Year 1 compulsory modules
The Future of Work (20 Credits)
Business and industry are ever-changing and staying ahead of the game is critical to success. In this module, you will explore the importance of innovation in addressing climate change and other societal challenges and how the rise of digital technologies will change the future of work practices and various business sectors.
Data and Decision Making (20 Credits)
Data is the currency of the 21st century. In this module, you will explore the increasingly pervasive role of data in society, and how organisations can capture and leverage data to better understand consumer preferences, tailor communication, anticipate changes in external environments and manage risk and uncertainty.
Global Challenges and Opportunities (20 Credits)
Success can be found in the current economic and political climate. In this module, you will explore the ethical and unethical anomalies in our contemporary global political and economic system, and how they can provide both challenges and opportunities in modern business.
Risk and Reward (20 Credits)
Without risk, there is often no reward. This module will explore the evolution and nature of financial markets and their susceptibility to shock. You will gain a solid foundation in the concepts of risk and return, portfolio theory and basic budgeting.
Social Enterprise (20 Credits)
Community and reputation are everything in the modern world of business. In his module, you will focus on your creativity and innovation and identify entrepreneurial opportunities that will form the basis of a socially responsible business idea or intervention.
The Balance of Power (20 Credits)
In this module, you will explore how markets have evolved and how they will continue to evolve, and the role businesses and governments have in ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.
Year 2 compulsory modules
Finance and Value Creation (20 Credits)
Creating value in the modern world. In this module you will explore the paradox of consumer vs. shareholder value and how organisations are using financial strategy and concepts to improve organisational performance and drive growth in a post GFC and COVID world.
Taxation for Competitive Advantage (20 Credits)
Should organisations use taxation for competitive advantage? In this module you will explore the world of tax havens and discuss why they suit some business models and not others. You will also learn about the reputational risks associated with legitimate tax evasion and the evolution and purpose of tax.
Sustainability Accounting (20 Credits)
21st century corporate valuation has taken a sustainable turn. In this module you will explore organisational responses to global issues such as poverty and climate change and the behavioural aspects within organisations that impact their sustainability agenda.
Audit and Forensic Accounting (20 Credits)
The importance of safeguarding assets. This module explores the scope of internal control and the value and function of audit as well as the latest issues in cybercrime and fraud. Ultimately you will gain an appreciation of the role of stewardship and how to protect your organisation from internal and external threat.
Entrepreneurial Finance (20 Credits)
Spending money to make money. This module analyses the financial decisions associated with capital and you will be introduced to the forms of finance available to business, including the various forms of equity finance. In doing so you will explore the ways in which businesses are valued, emphasising high-risk, early-stage start-ups and their legal and financial structuring.
Year 3 compulsory modules
Financial Narrative and Reporting (20 Credits)
Reporting is a critical management and regulatory tool. In this module you will explore how organisations can leverage breadth and depth of financial information in the pursuit of growth.
Corporate Finance (20 Credits)
Thinking big in financial enterprise. This module explores the complexity of global financial markets and how firms allocate financial and non-financial assets in the pursuit of value creation. You will also explore financial risk and diversification, capital budgeting and advanced investment appraisal techniques that are essential for firms in their pursuit to maximise shareholder value.
Fintech & Digitisation (20 Credits)
Looking forward to solve yesterday’s problems. In this module you will analyse the ways in which Financial Technology (FinTech) is revolutionising finance. You will gain an appreciation for the role of digitisation in business by exploring concepts such as automation, artificial intelligence and data mining and the challenges and opportunities these concepts present.
Consultancy Project (40 Credits)
Teamwork can be the key to success. This module is the culmination of your programme of study, where you will work alongside other business students to identify and address a contemporary issue faced by a real organisation.
Professional body accreditation
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Professional body accreditation
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Professional body accreditation
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).