Success in every organisation is driven by its people, and Human Resource Management (HRM) is the process that shapes how we work, grow, and succeed. This module goes beyond HR policies and paperwork. We will explore how HRM actively influences our working lives, various workplace cultures, and our perceptions of identity and work itself.

You will explore why HRM plays a crucial role in shaping employability and recruitment, performance management, and personal development across all sectors. But HRM isn’t just about policies; it’s about people. You will examine how companies attract talent, keep employees motivated, and navigate the challenges of both human and digital work.

Whether you aspire to lead a team, foster a creative workplace, or specialise in HR, this module will challenge you to think critically about people, performance and purpose in modern organisations.

This module will enhance your knowledge in accounting and finance. You will first focus on financial accounting, exploring essential topics like the valuation of inventory and non-current assets such as machinery, buildings and land. This knowledge is critical for understanding financial statements. You will examine financial accounting in limited liability companies and sharpen your skills in analysing financial statements.

In terms of management accounting, you will learn techniques to take control of business costs and performance. You will master the art of costing through absorption and activity-based costing methods, and perfect your approach to budgetary control for planning and effective oversight.

In finance, you will cover key areas of financial markets, including traditional equity, bond and currency markets as well as modern development such as cryptocurrencies. You will also tackle the fascinating subjects of capital investment decision-making, risk and return, and calculating the cost of capital. These are essential tools to help businesses plan for a profitable future.

This module introduces the functioning of the global business environment and the implications for business. It uses relevant conceptual and analytical economic tools grounded in international political economy.

You will cover a range of important topics in international economics, including globalisation, the determinants of trade patterns and trade policies, exchange rate determination, the global factory and global supply chains, the growth of emerging economies, international knowledge flows, regionalism, and climate change.

This module provides an in-depth exploration of some key contemporary marketing topics, allowing students from a wider business background to then study further strategic marketing modules. You will gain a deeper understanding of the following:

• consumers and consumer behaviour
• effective marketing communications
• the contemporary challenges facing marketers and organisations.

Operations Management (OM) is a core managerial discipline for various operations, ranging from private sector manufacturing to public sector services. It is applicable to any of the organised processes that underpin the modern world, including transportation, energy generation, retailing, production of goods, and the provision of medical and educational services.

You will find understanding the main principles of OM valuable if you are studying any business and management degree, as it is connected to many areas of management. A large part of OM is analytical: structuring, measuring and reaching logical conclusions about operations problems such as congestion, shortages, errors and failures. Part of it is constructive: being able to design processes and put together plans that systematize, coordinate and improve work. This module reflects the combination of these elements and incorporates both qualitative and quantitative methods.

This module will immerse you in the unique and interrelated areas where entrepreneurial practices and opportunities emerge. It will focus on different forms of practice that inform and explain entrepreneurship in the corporate world, social enterprises, franchise organisations and family businesses.

The module will include four streams:

1. Social enterprise - a context in which entrepreneurial practices generate social value
2. Franchising - a context where entrepreneurs develop businesses and foster innovation through partnerships
3. Family business - a context where entrepreneurial opportunities align with family objectives across generations
4. Intrapreneurship - a context where opportunities lead to the emergence of new ventures within existing organisations

By adopting a contextual view of entrepreneurship, you will gain current insights that you can apply in practical settings. You will engage with these contexts by providing solutions to challenges presented by practitioners in franchising, social enterprises, family businesses, and corporations.

In this module, you will explore some of the key ethical challenges that businesses and management face today. Engaging in lively debates, you will discuss the responsibilities of corporations towards both local and global societies. You will analyse in depth the factors that contribute to or hinder ethical decision-making and critically evaluate the role of business and the wider economy in promoting a just, fair and equitable world.

Using contemporary examples and recent theoretical developments, you will examine the ethics of global production and consumption. You will investigate how various international organisations attempt to stimulate and regulate responsible business conduct. Additionally, you will challenge existing business practices that affect nature, our planet and its future, envisioning possible alternatives.

Through a critical and reflective approach, this module will develop your appreciation of the ethical implications of management and its impact on people, society, and the planet.

Boost your CV by gaining international experience and earn credits towards your degree. You study abroad at a summer school at a partner university between your first and second year.

You will gain subject-specific business knowledge and experience studying in a different country and culture. You can choose from a wide selection of partner universities based on where you want to study and the subjects offered.

Some of your assessment will take place at the partner university. You will also write a reflective essay after you return to help you articulate what you have learnt during your time abroad. This will help you to link your experiences to employability for future interviews.

To complete your experience, you will participate in an online project during the semester, working with an international team of students. This project will help you develop a global mindset and build your communication skills as you work in a cross-cultural team, participating in a business game where you will complete challenges related to the global Sustainable Development Goals.

In this module, you will explore the key concerns and strategies of managers in international businesses. Through various examples, you will study the complexities of managing these enterprises, ranging from global manufacturing companies to international service providers. You will explore how international businesses affect economies and societies. By the end of this module, you will gain a clearer understanding of how to manage global operations and the intricate networks that support the production and delivery of goods and services worldwide.

This module investigates how information systems are transforming modern organisations, work, and society. You will explore the significant impacts of digital technologies, focusing on key areas:

• shaping organisational culture
• analysing system successes and failures
• navigating the ethical dimensions of information technology
• addressing digital inclusion and exclusion

Using interactive case studies and key readings, you will dissect complex technological challenges facing contemporary organisations. You will learn to identify crucial technological developments, evaluate the consequences of implementing new systems, and develop appropriate management responses. This module will sharpen your critical and analytical skills, enhancing your understanding of key theories and practices for navigating the digital age.

This module will help you understand people and how they are managed and controlled in the workplace. It will draw on concepts from social and organisational psychology and explore how these ideas have been applied in designing management and work practices. You will be introduced to practices such as psychometric personality testing, as well as various motivation techniques. You will also explore new forms of control and how work changed from something we do, to who and what we are.

We will examine how managers and management practices shape the meaning and identity of employees using corporate culture, workspaces and work environments, humour and emotions to align individuals with organisational goals.

Business revolves around the exchange of values: buying and selling, consuming and producing. But why do we value certain things more than others? What are these values, and how do they shape contemporary economies?

As you enter the final year of your studies, you will begin to see that answers to such questions involves more than rational or purely economic calculations. It is important for managerial and organisational decision-making to understand the social, cultural and ethical forces that influence our values and the role they play in shaping our personal lives.

You will examine how value is assigned to what we produce and consume. You will also consider how different values guide the ethics of contemporary businesses. You will develop your critical understanding of why we value what we do, how we make decisions, and the importance of questioning the assumptions behind those decisions.

This project is an opportunity for you to draw on the knowledge you have gained through your course and apply it to a key problem or issue linked to your field of study. It serves as the culmination of your learning experience, enabling you to demonstrate the skills you have developed.

You will explore what makes brands powerful and how they create value in competitive markets. This module introduces you to strategic approaches to brand development, positioning and identity. You will consider how brands connect with audiences emotionally and culturally, and how ethical branding and inclusivity are increasingly central to long-term brand success.

You will develop an informed, critical and current understanding of how people management is undertaken in organisations and the implications this has for all stakeholders. Whether you aspire to be a human resources professional in your future career or a manager in some capacity, you are likely to be managed in some way.

The module provides a solid foundation for evaluating different approaches to managing people and their potential impacts. You will gain a critical understanding of the appropriateness of these approaches in different contexts. To build this understanding, we will explore several current themes including flexible working and work-life balance, health and wellbeing in the workplace, and managing careers.

Supply chain management has become a significant concern for many organisations in both public and private sectors and is one of the most actively researched areas in the academic operations management community. You will explore the principles and practices of supply chain management focusing on logistics within high-volume industries like retail. Additionally, you will critically examine supply chain management, as just one manifestation of the broader issue of trans-organisational operations management.

Most of the time will be spent considering inter-organisational relationships from various perspectives, but it will also be necessary to understand how they relate to matters within the organisation. You will also consider emerging themes in supply chain management, such as service supply chains and sustainability.

Can global sustainable development be effectively managed? If so, who should be responsible for it?

The UN Sustainable Development Goals represent the most recent effort to balance environmental, social, and economic priorities in a world experiencing rapid change in both ecological and material conditions. You will explore various perspectives and positions regarding sustainable development: what it is, how it is distributed, what it could become, and what kind of sustainability we can realistically achieve.

We will examine how businesses and management interact with nature, while critically assessing the political, ecological, social, and economic interconnections and their implications. Through comparative analyses, case studies, and reflective inquiries, you will develop the ability to think critically, establish connections, and take meaningful action toward creating sustainable futures.

Explore how organisations operate across borders and adapt their marketing strategies to different international contexts. You will examine global trends, cultural influences and the challenges of managing global brands. This module encourages you to think critically about ethical and sustainable practices in global markets and prepares you for roles in multinational environments.

You will explore how domestic and international political environments impact businesses and organisations. Drawing on the knowledge you have gained throughout your studies, you will examine current affairs and geopolitical issues across the globe and discuss their implications for management decision-making.

The module responds to debates and events in real-time, using a range of current examples. We will discuss and debate the impact of foreign policies and political decisions on global trade, as well as the implications of conflicts across different regions on business strategies and geo-politics.

We will analyse the global influence of various economic actors, the rise of new political movements, and the impact of technology on the global business environment. This module will equip you with the skills to navigate the complex political landscape and dynamics that influence management strategies and decisions.

This module critically examines the relationship between technology, power, and society. You will challenge the conventional view of technology as a neutral force, exploring its profound impact on work, organising, and social inequalities, including those related to gender, race, disability, and coloniality. You will investigate the complex interaction between technological development and societal structures.

You will learn to analyse dominant narratives surrounding technology, examining diverse perspectives. A key focus will be on developing your ability to critically examine the discourses and applications of technology. This will encourage you to question your own assumptions and those of others.

By the end of the module, you will gain tools to contextualise how technology is discussed, deployed, and experienced within contemporary organisations and society.

This module helps you develop as a responsible and effective leader. You will learn to make decisions that balance the concerns of all stakeholders, including employees, society and the environment. You will engage with responsible leadership theories to gain a deeper understanding of your own approach to leadership.

A critical element of leading responsibly is the ability to recognise the arguably “Western” and gender-blind theoretical concepts that underpin leadership, gender and business. You will develop a critical perspective to support your entrepreneurial leadership practice beyond your home borders.

Additionally, you will explore and identify the impact of leadership on gender and diversity in business. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own perceptions of leadership and gender, as well as how these perceptions might influence your career and entrepreneurial aspirations within your specific country context.

This module introduces you to the role of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern business management. It covers key concepts, tools, and techniques used to analyse business data, generate insights, and support decision-making. You will explore how AI applications, such as machine learning, predictive analytics, agentic AI, and large language models (LLMs), are transforming management practices across industries.

The module emphasises practical problem-solving through case studies, hands-on exercises, and discussions on ethical and strategic implications. By the end of the module, you will have a foundational understanding of how analytics and AI can enhance business performance and drive innovation. You will also develop the technical skills needed to leverage these technologies to solve real-world business problems.

Strategic management involves making deliberate choices that shape an organisation’s direction and scope, ultimately enhancing its ability to create value and achieve long-term success. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the ability to strategise—process complex information, think creatively, and persuade others—is an essential skill. These abilities influence a firm’s short-term performance and long-term survival, impacting a wide range of stakeholders.

This module provides you with an in-depth understanding of strategy. You will learn to critically analyse real-world business decisions using contemporary strategic management thinking. Through interactive lectures, case analyses, and discussions, you will explore how firms position themselves in competitive markets, manage resources, and adapt to external changes. You will also examine how artificial intelligence is transforming strategy making, from predictive analytics to automation. By the end of the module, you will be prepared to tackle complex strategic challenges and make informed, impactful decisions in your future career.

In an increasingly competitive world, marketing plays a crucial role in shaping the direction and strategy of global and national organisations to create sustainable success. This module challenges you to think at a higher level about how marketing supports organisational goals. You will explore how strategic thinking influences decisions around product portfolios, markets and customer relationships. As you examine contemporary challenges such as sustainability and competitive disruption, you will build your ability to evaluate and develop integrated marketing strategies.