Module BIC-0014:
Management Studies
Module Facts
Run by Marketing: Bangor International College
10 Credits or 5 ECTS Credits
Semester 1
Organiser:
Overall aims and purpose
1) To provide students with a basic introduction to the study of business and management.
2) To explain the different types of businesses and of business organisation and how to finance a business start-up
3) To illustrate the different approaches to management and various management styles and explain the processes around decision-making in management
4) To help students appreciate the current business context and the challenges facing contemporary business managers
Course content
The main topics covered are:
a) Types of business, ownership and organisation; starting a business and the ways in which a business may be financed
b) Defining and classifying business organisations, contrasting and comparing organisations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors
c) Issues around business ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability
d) Roles and function of management; various approaches to and styles of management and development of different theories of management
e) Organisational structures, strategic planning, financial and quality control
Assessment Criteria
good
Student has shown a sound basic knowledge of most aspects of the materials and issues studied and has achieved a high enough grade overall to have shown clear suitability for study at undergraduate level.
threshold
Student has demonstrated sufficient understanding and knowledge of the topics studied to achieve the lowest level of pass which secures progression onto an undergraduate degree programme.
excellent
Student has engaged thoroughly with all aspects of the topics studied and has achieved a strong overall grade which demonstrates a high level of suitability for undergraduate study.
Learning outcomes
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- Demonstrate an understanding of business types and of financing a business
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- Explain the different types of businesses and of the ways in which businesses are run
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- Explain different functions of management in terms of strategic planning, efficiency and the maintenance of high quality and standards of product and service
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- Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing contemporary businesses and their leaders
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- Demonstrate an understanding around the responsibilities of business and of the need for responsible behaviour
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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interim test | 30 | ||
case study & presentation | 70 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Private study | 50 | |
Seminar | 50 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
Subject specific skills
- Accurately apply business models to show an understanding of efficiency and external pressures to an organisation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the business environment, legal processes and systems
Resources
Resource implications for students
Purchase of set text books
Reading list
Bovee, C. and Thill, J. (2005) Business in Action (3rd International Edition) Prentice Hall: New Jersey
Hall, D., Jones R., Raffo, C. and Anderton, A. (2008) Business Studies (4th edition) Causeway Press
Lines, D., Marcouse, I. and Martin, B. (2009) A-Z Business Handbook (6th edition) Philip Allan
Mullins, L.J. (2006) Management and Organisational Behaviour (7th edition) FT Prentice Hall
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- NM1B: BA Business and Law (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BA/BUSLAW1)
- M93B: BA Criminology & Criminal Just (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BA/CCJ1)
- WPQB: BA Creative Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BA/CST1)
- LL2B: BA Sociology & Economics (4 yr with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BA/ECS1)
- W62B: BA Film Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BA/FLM1)
- PP5B: BA Journalism & Media Studies (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BA/JMS1)
- P31B: BA Media Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BA/MS1)
- P3WB: BA Media Stud with Theatre & Perform (4yr with Incorp Found) year 0 (BA/MSTP1)
- L31B: BA Sociology (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BA/S1)
- L41B: BA Social Policy (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BA/SOCP1)
- LL1B: BA Social Policy & Economics (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BA/SPEC1)
- NN46: BSc Accounting and Banking (4 year with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/ACCB1)
- NL4B: BSc Accounting and Economics (4 year with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BSC/ACCEC1)
- NN4J: BSc Accounting and Finance (4 year with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/ACCF1)
- L19B: BSc Business Economics (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BSC/BEC1)
- N39B: BSc Banking and Finance (4 year w Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BSC/BFIN1)
- N10B: BSc Business Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BSC/BS1)
- NN1J: BSc Business Studies and Finance (4 year with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/BSFIN1)
- NN1K: BSc Business Studies & Marketing (4 year with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/BSMKT1)
- L11B: BSc Financial Economics (4 year w Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BSC/FINEC1)
- N50B: BSc Marketing (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BSC/MKT1)
- N2NL: BSc Management with Accounting (4 year with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/MWACC1)
- C88B: BSc Psychology w Clin & Health Psy (4yr with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/PHS1)
- C81B: BSc Psychology (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (BSC/PS1)
- C83B: BSc Psychology with Neuropsychology (4yr with Incorp Found) year 0 (BSC/PSYN1)
- C82B: BSc Psychology with Business (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (BSC/PWB1)
- M11B: LLB Law (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (LLB/L1)
- M1NB: LLB Law with Accounting & Finance (4yr with Incorp Found) year 0 (LLB/LAF1)
- MN1B: LLB Law with Business (4year with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (LLB/LBS1)
- M1LB: LLB Law with Social Policy (4 yr with Incorp Foundation) year 0 (LLB/LSP1)
- M1MB: LLB Law with Criminology (4 yr with Incorporated Foundation) year 0 (LLB/LWCR1)