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ECB002
Economics
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, looking at individuals, firms, markets and the economy as a whole.
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ECB002J
Economics
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, looking at individuals, firms, markets and the economy as a whole.
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ECB003
Accounting and Finance
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of accounting and finance, including financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance.
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ECB003J
Accounting & Finance
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of accounting and finance, including financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance.
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IC-1003
Accounting for Managers
To introduce students to the fundamentals of financial and management accounting. Accounting is of critical
importance in support of all business activities so this course is designed to introduce the basic concepts on which
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.
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IC-1004
Foundations of Financial Accounting
To provide an understanding of the principles, and mechanics involved in the preparation of external financial statements.
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IC-1021
Accounting for Economics
To introduce students to the fundamentals of financial and management accounting. Accounting is of critical importance in support of all business activities so this course is designed to introduce the basic concepts on which 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.
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IC-1022
Approaches to Economic Analysis
The module outlines the principal aspects of modern economic analysis, the relationship to other approaches within science, and provides coverage (inter alia) of the nature and purpose of economic models, and of the distinctions to be drawn between theoretical, empirical and experimental work. The module allows students to have alternative perspectives that go beyond the mainstream `economic theory¿. The module provides students with the opportunity to develop a key communication skill, namely presenting to an audience using appropriate software.
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IC-1502
Foundations of Finance
This 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.
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IC-1510
Current Issues in Economics
The module is an introduction to applied economics. It aims to show how basic economic concepts and methods can be used to provide insight and policy recommendations on a variety of topical economic issues.
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IC-1514
Foundations of Management Accounting
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.
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IC-1526
Managing in the Digital Age
This module provides the student with a broad overview of the management functions while introducing the opportunities that digital technologies provides businesses today to achieve competitive advantage. The module provides a contemporary curriculum that meets the needs of industry in the 21st century, by underpinning each topic within the digital context within which the business is situated. The module introduces the students to three main topic areas: the first provides an overview of the management functions within the context of the digital age, it then explains the importance of managing big data, data, information, knowledge as well as processes, to enhance competitive advantage, and lastly addresses the key leadership and management issues faced within the digital age.
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ILS004L
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
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.
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MCB002
Economics
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, looking at individuals, firms, markets and the economy as a whole.
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MCB003
Accounting and Finance
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of accounting and finance, including financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance.
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MN-0002
Business and Management
This module provides students with knowledge of the fundamental aspects of business and business management.
It offers extensive considerations in terms of business planning, product marketing, managing people and the legal
side of business. This module also focuses on change management, essential in an age of continual technological
advances.
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MN-0002J
Business and Management
This module provides students with knowledge of the fundamental aspects of business and business management. It offers extensive considerations in terms of business planning, product marketing, managing people and the legal side of business. This module also focuses on change management, essential in an age of continual technological advances.
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MN-0502
Business Economics
This module provides students with an understanding of the fundamental theories and concepts of micro and macro-economics by combining theory with application to real world examples, events and situations in areas such as market competition, price determination, business costs and decision making, how the economy works and the effects of government policies on the economy; providing students with a sound basis and contextual background to their ongoing studies in economics, business and finance at Level 4.
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MNA1001J
Foundations of Financial Accounting
This module introduces core principles of financial accounting, with a focus on preparing financial statements. Students will examine different business structures, key accounting concepts, and IFRS requirements. Through practical tasks, they will develop skills in double-entry bookkeeping, handling source documents, period-end adjustments, and preparing trial balances and extended trial balances. The module emphasises technical accuracy in financial reporting to support sound business decision-making.
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MNA1005J
Foundations of Management Accounting
The module will introduce students to the fundamentals of management accounting, an area of critical importance in the support of all business activities. The module 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.
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MNA1007J
Accounting for Business
This module will explore how accounting drives business success, gaining insight into the essential tools to understand financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis. Students will learn to prepare key financial information and explore how results are reported within organisations and external stakeholders. Topics will cover core areas from cost control to global financial reporting, where students will gain insights into how accounting informs strategic decisions and shapes business outcomes ¿ giving you the foundations to make confident and informed management decisions.
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MNA1009J
Foundations in Accounting & Finance
In today's data-driven economy, the ability to interpret financial information is essential for economists. This module empowers you to decode the financial language of organizations, enabling you to critically analyze corporate performance, evaluate investment opportunities, and understand how economic decisions translate into financial outcomes.
In addition, you will learn time value of money calculations for policy evaluation, apply risk-return analysis to investment decisions, and use capital budgeting techniques to assess project viability¿skills directly applicable to careers in economic consulting, policy analysis, and financial services.
By the end of this module, you will be able to evaluate financial reports with a critical economist's eye, recognize the ethical dimensions of financial reporting and decision-making, and possess the quantitative and analytical toolkit to excel in any economics-related career where financial literacy is paramount.
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PMM1019
Managing People and Operations
The module provides students with an introduction to the study of the organisation and management of people. It considers the historical development of people management and critically evaluates principal theoretical approaches to the management of people in organisations. A consideration of the importance of the organisational context is given. The module also discusses key concepts, theories and research and the foundations of the study or organisational behaviour and human resource management. This module is designed to introduce students to contemporary issues encountered by human resource and operations managers.
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TCA1001
Foundations of Financial Accounting
This module introduces core principles of financial accounting, with a focus on preparing financial statements. Students will examine different business structures, key accounting concepts, and IFRS requirements. Through practical tasks, they will develop skills in double-entry bookkeeping, handling source documents, period-end adjustments, and preparing trial balances and extended trial balances. The module emphasises technical accuracy in financial reporting to support sound business decision-making.
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TCA1003
The Economy and Society
This module introduces the fundamentals of economics through both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives, exploring how they shape, and are shaped by, contemporary societal challenges. It examines how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions, and how these choices affect everyday life, from the prices we pay to job opportunities and the cost of living. Core concepts such as supply and demand, market structures, economic growth, inflation, and unemployment are studied alongside issues of equality and diversity, demographic change, migration, sustainability, energy, and government policy. By applying economic thinking to real-world issues, the module enables students to engage critically with current debates and to assess potential solutions for building a more inclusive and sustainable society.
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TCA1004
Business Law and Professional Ethics
This module provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of UK business law and the legal environment in which companies operate. It equips accounting and finance students with essential foundational knowledge of the legal system, preparing them to engage with more specialized areas of law explored in subsequent modules. Key topics include the main sources of law, the different types of business entities, the legal procedures for forming a company and drafting its constitution, and the roles and responsibilities of company directors. It will also address the nature of contractual agreements, the statutory rights and functions of shareholders, and the rationale and procedures underlying corporate insolvency laws. Note that whilst the module primarily focuses on the UK legal system, its significance extends internationally, as many legal frameworks around the world are derived from or influenced by this model. In addition to understanding the role and relevance of law for business organisations, students will examine the legal and ethical responsibilities of accounting and finance professionals, including the impact and implications of negligence and fraud.
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TCA1005
Foundations of Management Accounting
The module will introduce students to the fundamentals of management accounting, an area of critical importance in the support of all business activities. The module 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.
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TCB002
An Introduction to Economics
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, looking at individuals, firms, markets and the economy as a whole.
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TCB003
An Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of accounting and finance, including financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance.
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TCB004
Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of accounting and finance, including financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance.
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TCB005
An Introduction to Economics
Provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, looking at individuals, firms, markets and the economy as a whole.
