Semester one activities
In your first few weeks at university, as you get to know each other, the staff and familiarise yourself with the facilities you will also be engaging in some of the following modules:
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.
Foundations Of HRM
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.
Academic Agility and Entrepreneurial Thinking
This module will focus on three key themes covering academic knowledge and understanding, career progression and entrepreneurial mindsets. This module empowers you to harness academic practice and digital literacy skills, transforming them into actionable strategies for innovative business solutions. Through a blend of interactive lectures, practical workshops, and creative assessments, you will be equipped to excel in both scholarly and professional environments.
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.