Research and Study Skills (ILSC)
This module aims to help students to develop their academic English, communication, research, and critical reasoning skills to be successful undergraduate students. A subsidiary aim of this module is to ensure that students develop transferable skills that help them to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.
Assessment: Presentation, group work, written assessments
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Maths 1 for Accounting and Finance
The module introduces students to the mathematical concepts necessary for further study in accounting and finance including but not limited to algebra, the basic functions of economics and business, calculus, problem solving, and the use and interpretation of graphs.
Assessment: In-class test, examination
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Foundation of Financial Accounting
Aiming to provide an understanding of the principles, and mechanics involved in the preparation of external financial statements, such areas as financial reporting, balancing accounts, trading and financial statements are all covered in an attempt to build an extensive and broad knowledge base.
Assessment: In-class test, examination
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Economics for Accounting and Finance
This module provides a rigorous understanding of basic micro-and macro-economic principles by combining theory and application to contemporary issues, such that students have a sound basis for progression to understand the context for business/finance actions in the wider economy.
Assessment: Research assignment, examination
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Finance
Our Finance module provides students with an understanding of structure and functions of financial systems, and introduces them to quantitative techniques used in investment and financial decision making at a basic level in preparation for further development of these subjects later in the degree.
Assessment: In-class test, examination
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Managing People and Operations
HRM operation and terminology, linkage with integrated operations and theoretical frameworks of business practice are but a few of the topics covered by this module. It is designed to introduce students to contemporary issues encountered by human resource and operations managers.
Assessment: Group work, examination
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Foundations of Management Accounting
The aim of this program is to introduce students to the fundamentals of management accounting. Both Financial and Management Accounting are of critical importance in the support of all business activities so this course is designed to introduce the basic concepts on which management accounting is based, providing students with a toolkit that enables a better understanding of the performance of businesses and the decisions and problems they face.
Assessment: Mid-term test, examination
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Critical Thinking and Digital Skills for Accounting and Finance
Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate information critically, make informed judgments, and effectively communicate their ideas.
To enhance students' analytical skills: Through practical exercises and assignments, students will gain proficiency in using analytical tools and techniques, including Excel, to solve problems and make data-driven decisions.
Assessment: Individual Reflective Report, Individual Project Report
Management in the Digital Age
This module aims to introduce stduents to three main topic areas. First, a comprehensive introduction to the functions of managers is presented within the context of using innovative technologies to enhance competitive advantage. Next, the importance of business intelligence and managing big data and knowledge using Artificial Intelligence is discussed. Lastly, the student is presented with the key management and leadership issues businesses need to address in the digital age.
Assessment: Onlline Tests, Coursework
Data Analysis and Visualisation
This module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of data analysis and visualisation, including data collection and preparation, descriptive statistics, advanced visualisation techniques, and statistical inference and modelling. To develop students' skills in collecting, analysing, and visualising data, and help them understand how to use data to make informed decisions.
Assessment: Onlline Tests, Individual Coursework