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MN-3000TE
Academic and Professional Development
This module will equip the student with the necessary knowledge and transferable skills to support their academic study, professional and career development and future employability.
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MN-3016
Innovation Management
Innovation is the lifeblood of the global economy. This module provides an overview of the innovation process in organisations.
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MN-3016TE
Innovation Management
Innovation is the lifeblood of the global economy. This module provides an overview of the innovation process in organisations.
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MN-3019TE
Project Management
This module is intended to provide students with a thorough understanding of the project management process and the ability to undertake management of projects in practice.
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MN-3047TE
Strategic Implementation
This module is an advanced optional strategy module that focuses on the implementation of strategy. The module will begin by an overview of the history of strategy and the basic analytical techniques that result in the identification of strategic options. The main module content will be structured around a number of themes that reflect the challenges faced by contemporary organisations in implementing strategies.
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MN-3572
Enterprise Life Cycle
Enterprises are often referred to as being `born¿ or `dying¿, being `early¿ or `mature`. Much of management theory derives from the study of two stages. The mature, large firms or enterprise start-up. This module will investigate the ways in which the life stages of the enterprise influence the ways in which we can apply theories or practice to them.
This module will enable learners to critically analyse an enterprise using the full panoply of theories and practices from entrepreneurship and management and apply these to enterprises at different stages in their lifecycle as well as to diagnose when an enterprise is moving between these stages and to use this in order to inform strategy and its execution.
Throughout the module, critical evaluation of theory will be complemented by real life cases, the methods of evaluating them as well as the skills and behaviours required by those whose role is to work in and/or support enterprises.
This module is suitable for any student with an ambition to work with enterprises. Whether small, medium or large, whether in the private or public sector, an enterprise is `any entity taking part in an economic activity¿. This module will allows students to conceptualise how the theory, skills and behaviours introduced from their previous modules can be applied to enterprises in practice.
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MN-MAH2P
Prudent Health and Care Innovation
The module builds upon the fundamental understanding of Prudent and Value-based paradigms established earlier in the Programme. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the underpinning approaches and methodologies in realising innovation for health and care based upon these approaches.Through a case-based pedagogy, it will focus upon practical experiences to analyse how these philosophies align with the challenges and opportunities of practice. It will also consider and critically appraise against wider approaches and methodologies used to inform improved health quality, outcomes and impact.
The module will introduce and draw upon theory and principles of health economics and the range of methods used to understand and measure the value of various approaches to care. The scope for innovation will be explored through social models and determinants of health and care. This will include an understanding of and exploring cases through the prism of the traditional financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities to challenge and change to prudent financial accountability. This will involve knowledge and critical appraisal of a variety of methods including; Opportunity Costing, Value Base Care, Data Analytics, Programme Budgeting and Marginal Analysis and Social Return on Investment.
The module will develop the necessary skills to ensure students are confident to evaluate the theoretical basis of these concepts and their application in practice. Through critically analysing cases and contexts, students will develop greater confidence and competence in measuring impact and outcomes of non-traditional and innovative approaches to transforming health and care. Students will be required to challenge and critique existing methods of assessing value and impact. They will be encouraged to explore, develop and test innovative methods to determine prudent impact and outcomes, using their knowledge and understanding of the situation.
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MNBM037P
Navigating Innovation, Transformation and Change
This two-part module explores the dynamic and interrelated themes of innovation and organisational change. Part 1 introduces fundamental theories, strategies and processes underpinning innovation, with a focus on multidisciplinary approaches and the impact of disruptive forces. Part 2 builds on this foundation, exploring people, culture and agile product/service design within complex organisational contexts.
Through real-world case studies and co-creation methods, students will examine how innovation is realised in rapidly changing global environments including geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and environmental challenges. Emphasis is placed on developing managerial and critical thinking skills to navigate innovation lifecycles, foster collaboration, and lead sustainable organisational change. The module culminates in the development of a business case addressing contemporary innovation challenges, preparing students to drive change and create value in their professional contexts.
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MNBM042P
Operations and Asset Management
This module examines asset and operations management in complex industrial systems, focusing on optimised resource use, disruptive technologies, and innovations like predictive maintenance. It introduces key principles, conceptual frameworks, and qualitative and quantitative techniques, supported by real-world case studies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
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MNBM043P
Complex Systems: Principles and Applications
Organisations in health, engineering, aerospace and other high-reliability industries operate in environments characterised by complexity, uncertainty, and interdependence. Managing and improving performance in such systems requires both an understanding of fundamental systems and complexity theories, and the ability to apply these insights in practice.
This module equips students with the knowledge and skills to interpret, analyse, and intervene effectively in complex systems. Drawing upon systems thinking, complexity theory, organisational design, and quality improvement approaches, students will critically explore frameworks and methodologies for analysing, managing, and improving complex adaptive systems. Case studies from health and care, aerospace, engineering, and other sectors will illustrate both the challenges and successful applications of complexity-informed interventions.
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MNBM044P
Health and Care Innovation
This module provides a critical and applied exploration of innovation in health and care management, with particular emphasis on digital transformation, value creation, and system-level change. Students will examine how innovation, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced data analytics, can be used to address complex challenges in health and social care delivery.
Through a case-based and interdisciplinary approach, the module explores key frameworks and methodologies for evaluating innovation, including those used in value-based care, financial modelling, and digital maturity assessments. Students will assess how innovations are designed, implemented, and scaled across care settings, including integrated care systems, and critically appraise their impact on patient outcomes, workforce dynamics, system performance, and cost-effectiveness.
The module will also discuss knowledge transfer as one of several important considerations in successful innovation. Students will explore how ideas, technologies and service delivery from other sectors can inform innovation in health and care, and how frameworks for acceptance, adoption and spread, such as NASSS and Technology Readiness Levels, can support effective implementation.
Students will develop practical and analytical skills through engagement with real or hypothetical case material, public datasets, and collaborative exercises. They will also reflect on the organisational, ethical, and infrastructural factors that influence the success of innovation efforts in diverse contexts.
By the end of the module, students will be equipped to critically evaluate the feasibility, sustainability, and system impact of innovation in health and care, with an awareness of the potential of digital technologies and interdisciplinary learning to drive transformation.
