|
|
Drawing on business-related themes, these sessions will help students to develop and refine the specific writing, reading and verbal communication skills they need to succeed in their studies. Through a series of workshops, lectures, assignments, online and practical tasks and projects, students will improve their ability to:
• extract key information from academic texts
• summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• identify authorial stance, interpret data and read critically
• cite sources appropriately and write a bibliography
• write in an accepted academic style
• engage in academic discussion
• prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ECO-10023 |
Quantitative Methods |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module is designed especially to cater for the needs of students taking the Principal Economics, Principal Finance or Accounting and Finance Single Honours programme, and is structured to assist them in understanding the technical and quantitative aspects of the subject. No prior knowledge, above basic school maths, is assumed.
The module will introduce and develop students&© understanding of a range of statistical and mathematical methods and techniques. These include basic descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and dispersion), correlation and interdependence, bivariate regression, linear algebra and functions, solving linear simultaneous equations, basic calculus including the notion of the margin and differentiation, maxima and minima. |
|
|
HRM-10007 |
Foundations of Human Resource Management |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This introductory module allows students to test their wish to study HRM in years 2 and 3. For those who do not continue, it will offer a grounding in the elements of HRM a key function of business and management. For those who do continue, the module indicates the areas of future study, and outlines key thinking in HRM. It addresses individual and collective issues, and lays the groundwork for the understanding of the key theoretical bases, which will underpin the future study. |
|
|
MAN-10016 |
Financial and Management Accounting |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The module builds on foundational knowledge acquired in a prior module entitled 'Accounting Principles'. It develops knowledge in financial and management accounting which will facilitate student progression through a professionally accredited undergraduate programme in accounting and finance or an accounting pathway. The module includes the development of skills in the preparation and analysis of key financial statements and the development of problem solving skills in management accounting. Students who are awarded a degree in the areas of accounting and finance will have acquired skills relevant to developing a successful career in accounting, finance or financial management. |
|
|
MAN-10017 |
Globalisation |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will introduce first year students to a rounded, critical appreciation of the globalisation debate. It considers the arguments relating to economic, social, political, technological and cultural processes of globalisation and critically explores the roles that global organisations play in promoting or resisting globalisation. The module will discuss what globalisation is, how we might understand and explain it, when it began, how it has occurred, and what social, political, economic, cultural and technological impact it has had on individuals and societies. The module will be taught by blending formal and informal methods of communication, aiming to create a learning environment for students to express their views, reflections and insights through diverse analytical and creative modes of communication. |
|
|
MAN-10019 |
Marketing Principles |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This course seeks to introduce and develop a general understanding of the key concepts, tools and theories of relevance to marketers today. Marketing has become recognised as a vital ingredient of business in many different sectors. The contexts in which marketing will be considered in this module will range from consumer marketing through to services marketing, business-to-marketing, social marketing and not-for-profit marketing.
The module will start by examining the history and philosophy of the marketing concept and the basic principles of marketing management and strategy. It will consider aspects of buyer behaviour, marketing research and the marketing mix, extending to the services marketing mix. The increasing sensitivity of consumers to ethical issues also leads to the consideration of the social impact of marketing, and ethical approaches to marketing. |
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
HRM-20004 |
HRM - Study Abroad I |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20005 |
HRM - Study Abroad II |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20013 |
Industrial Relations |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module addresses the collective aspects of the employment relationship. It is taught through conventional lectures, which will give students a thorough grounding in industrial relations, and in insight into the way this is practiced in the majority of Britain's major companies and in the public sector.
Tutorial work around a case study will allow students to develop their knowledge of one particular employment issue, and to practice negotiation of this item as part of a team, either as employers or employees. |
|
|
HRM-20016 |
Workforce Planning |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The module introduces workforce planning and examines internal and external factors which influence planning, such as labour market structures. Students will gain an understanding of the theory and practice of employee resourcing and retention and of associated managerial practices. The module examines job descriptions and person specifications, analyses the reliability and validity of a range of recruitment and selection methods, and considers the role of the law and equal opportunities in this important area. The module also provides an overview of the role of HR management in training and educating employees, career management and staff retention. |
|
|
MAN-20055 |
Organisational Behaviour |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module introduces the fundamental concepts, theories and approaches to the study of human behaviour in organizations. The course analyses classical theory including the Taylorist and Human Relations approaches to Organisational Behaviour, and then describes more recent trends such as labour process and post structuralist analysis. Key topics such as motivation, politics, leadership and gender and organisations are addressed. As a theory driven course organisational behaviour also considers how the relationship between the organization and its environment affects organizational culture and its members. Throughout the emphasis is firmly upon the human dimension of the organization and the organizing process, drawing on a wide range of social science research.
|
| Semester 1-2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ENL-90003 |
Academic English for Business Students (Part 1) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on business-related themes, these sessions will help students to develop and refine the specific writing, reading and verbal communication skills they need to succeed in their studies. Through a series of workshops, lectures, assignments, online and practical tasks and projects, students will improve their ability to:
• extract key information from academic texts
• summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• identify authorial stance, interpret data and read critically
• cite sources appropriately and write a bibliography
• write in an accepted academic style
• engage in academic discussion
• prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
|
|
ENL-90004 |
Academic English for Business Students ( 2) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on academic business themes and materials, these sessions will provide opportunities for students to further develop their writing, reading and verbal communication skills. Through a series of lectures, workshops, assignments, on-line and practical tasks, students will improve their ability to:
• Summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• Cite sources accurately and write a bibliography
• Gather, interpret and report on data
• Identify authorial stance and read critically
• Write in an appropriate academic style
• Engage in academic discussion
• Prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
HRM-20009 |
HRM - Study Abroad III |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20010 |
HRM - Study Abroad IV |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20012 |
Pay and Performance |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module provides students with specialist analysis on pay as a central element in the study of HRM. Crucially, the module examines both the external market for labour and the internal operation of pay determination within the organisation. The module explains variation in pay levels between occupations, the role of the State in shaping pay policy and the problems associated with grading and pay systems which seek to link pay to performance. Recent developments, notably the impact of the credit crunch, are examined in the context of theories of pay and pay negotiations. |
|
|
HRM-20015 |
Managing Human Resources |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module develops and extends key themes and theories from the first year module 'Foundations of HRM'. The module content is central to the study of HRM covering: the process for resolving disciplinary cases and grievances, flexibility, performance management, and issues of employee representation, participation and involvement. The module provides students, from a conceptual and theoretical perspective, with an understanding of some of the core issues and processes involved in HRM, which are crucial to professional practice.
|
Human Resource Management Dual Honours - Level 3 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
HRM-30029 |
Employee Development |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The module introduces students to employee development issues by examining: the meaning, role, and significance of human resource development; systems of vocational education and training across different countries and their implications for skills; the changing nature of skills with an emphasis on front-line work; the relationship between individual/collective learning and performance; and the extent to which learning can be considered as a strategic imperative by discussing the concept of the learning organization. |
|
|
HRM-30033 |
The Employment Relationship and the Law |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module addresses the changing role, values and limits of the law in industrial relations and human resource management.
It is taught through a series of lectures which will provide the students with a thorough knowledge and a critical appreciation of the changing role of individual and collective employment law.
Tutorials are based around five key thematic case studies designed to facilitate a deeper understanding and analysis of the impact of the law on the employment relationship.
|
| Semester 1-2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ENL-90003 |
Academic English for Business Students (Part 1) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on business-related themes, these sessions will help students to develop and refine the specific writing, reading and verbal communication skills they need to succeed in their studies. Through a series of workshops, lectures, assignments, online and practical tasks and projects, students will improve their ability to:
• extract key information from academic texts
• summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• identify authorial stance, interpret data and read critically
• cite sources appropriately and write a bibliography
• write in an accepted academic style
• engage in academic discussion
• prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
|
|
ENL-90004 |
Academic English for Business Students ( 2) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on academic business themes and materials, these sessions will provide opportunities for students to further develop their writing, reading and verbal communication skills. Through a series of lectures, workshops, assignments, on-line and practical tasks, students will improve their ability to:
• Summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• Cite sources accurately and write a bibliography
• Gather, interpret and report on data
• Identify authorial stance and read critically
• Write in an appropriate academic style
• Engage in academic discussion
• Prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ENL-90005 |
Advanced Business English Communication |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
In this highly competitive climate you need something to set you apart from others. This module will provide you with the specialist language and professional communication skills you will require if you wish to pursue a career in business.
This highly practical module will build upon and complement your existing language skills by working on themes such as negotiating strategies and presenting visual information. Revision of essential grammatical structures and functional areas of language as well as building a subject-specific bank of key words will provide you with the confidence to engage fluently and competently in a variety of business contexts.
|
|
|
HRM-30030 |
Discrimination and Equal Opportunities at Work |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module covers theories of discrimination and equal opportunities practice and remedies - and therefore provides a highly employment-relevant module which will be very attractive to future employers (national and international) seeking specialist skills. A number of former students are now employed in equality and diversity roles in major public and private sector organisations, or have gone on to be academics in their own right specialising in this field. The module employs research-led teaching, drawing from a wealth of original research and case study material. |
|
|
HRM-30030 |
Discrimination and Equal Opportunities at Work |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module covers theories of discrimination and equal opportunities practice and remedies - and therefore provides a highly employment-relevant module which will be very attractive to future employers (national and international) seeking specialist skills. A number of former students are now employed in equality and diversity roles in major public and private sector organisations, or have gone on to be academics in their own right specialising in this field. The module employs research-led teaching, drawing from a wealth of original research and case study material. |
|
|
HRM-30031 |
Global Labour Regulation - ISP |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module provides students taking International Business and HRM programmes within Keele Management School with the opportunity to pursue an independent research project.
The module addresses highly topical and current debates on the globalization of production, employment and labour standards, employing a variety of research methods and materials, to equip students with an understanding of wider employment contexts underpinning HRM and industrial relations theory and practice. Topics addressed range from global crisis, to migration, to child labour, to employment (in)security, to Europe and 'social dumping'. The module employs research-led teaching, drawing from a wealth of original research and case study material, to provide students with a more strategic and global awareness of economic, social and political constraints on HRM practices.
After initial teaching in these areas, students will work individually and in groups to develop a research proposal for their independent research report. Students will receive supervision from staff with research expertise in the discipline when undertaking their research project. |
|
|
HRM-30032 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module offers students a critical overview of the nature of contemporary HRM. It will familiarise students with new methods and ideas of work organisation and the management of labour. It examines the impact of these developments on the employment relationship, and seeks explanations though an analysis of global economic pressures. The module covers concepts and issues that also have relevance for other management related disciplines and practices such as logistics, operations and marketing. |
|
|
HRM-30032 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
O |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module offers students a critical overview of the nature of contemporary HRM. It will familiarise students with new methods and ideas of work organisation and the management of labour. It examines the impact of these developments on the employment relationship, and seeks explanations though an analysis of global economic pressures. The module covers concepts and issues that also have relevance for other management related disciplines and practices such as logistics, operations and marketing. |
Human Resource Management Minor - Level 1 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ECO-10025 |
The British and Global Economy |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The British and Global Economy studies the major economic questions we face and how they can be addressed by governments and citizens. |
|
|
LAW-10027 |
Business Law |
EA |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The module aims to develop an understanding of the legal framework that informs contemporary business practice (organisation and transactions). The module focuses on key cases and legal principles in contract law and on central issues in corporate governance as reflected in the Companies Act 2006. It is designed as an introduction to the legal issues and legal skills which are important in a business context, and provides an interesting opportunity to explore a core area in contemporary professional services markets.
This module uses a combination of lectures and tutorials, formative and summative assessment to develop a range of transferable abilities and skills: reflective, critical and analytic abilities, essay writing, problem solving and legal research skills. |
|
|
MAN-10015 |
Accounting Principles |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts and key techniques of accounting. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of accounting, providing them with key transferable employability skills. The module syllabus includes income statements, balance sheets and budgeting. It is delivered through weekly lectures and student-centred tutorials.. |
|
|
MAN-10018 |
Management in Context |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The market place for goods and services has become increasingly dynamic and competitive. Rather than static models of what it means to be a manager we need individuals who can think critically about managing and organizations and what work means for those who are employed in organizations. Management in Context provides the first step in developing such an understanding of management by locating managers within a wider historical, economic, political and sociological context. |
|
|
MAN-10020 |
Markets and Hierarchies |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Markets and Hierarchies studies the economic context in which organisations operate. The module describes and analyses the behaviour of the different economic agents which participate in product, labour and capital markets and the way in which their behaviour impacts on the structure and operations of businesses and other organisations. |
| Semester 1-2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ENL-90003 |
Academic English for Business Students (Part 1) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on business-related themes, these sessions will help students to develop and refine the specific writing, reading and verbal communication skills they need to succeed in their studies. Through a series of workshops, lectures, assignments, online and practical tasks and projects, students will improve their ability to:
• extract key information from academic texts
• summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• identify authorial stance, interpret data and read critically
• cite sources appropriately and write a bibliography
• write in an accepted academic style
• engage in academic discussion
• prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ECO-10023 |
Quantitative Methods |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module is designed especially to cater for the needs of students taking the Principal Economics, Principal Finance or Accounting and Finance Single Honours programme, and is structured to assist them in understanding the technical and quantitative aspects of the subject. No prior knowledge, above basic school maths, is assumed.
The module will introduce and develop students&© understanding of a range of statistical and mathematical methods and techniques. These include basic descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and dispersion), correlation and interdependence, bivariate regression, linear algebra and functions, solving linear simultaneous equations, basic calculus including the notion of the margin and differentiation, maxima and minima. |
|
|
HRM-10007 |
Foundations of Human Resource Management |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This introductory module allows students to test their wish to study HRM in years 2 and 3. For those who do not continue, it will offer a grounding in the elements of HRM a key function of business and management. For those who do continue, the module indicates the areas of future study, and outlines key thinking in HRM. It addresses individual and collective issues, and lays the groundwork for the understanding of the key theoretical bases, which will underpin the future study. |
|
|
MAN-10016 |
Financial and Management Accounting |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The module builds on foundational knowledge acquired in a prior module entitled 'Accounting Principles'. It develops knowledge in financial and management accounting which will facilitate student progression through a professionally accredited undergraduate programme in accounting and finance or an accounting pathway. The module includes the development of skills in the preparation and analysis of key financial statements and the development of problem solving skills in management accounting. Students who are awarded a degree in the areas of accounting and finance will have acquired skills relevant to developing a successful career in accounting, finance or financial management. |
|
|
MAN-10017 |
Globalisation |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module will introduce first year students to a rounded, critical appreciation of the globalisation debate. It considers the arguments relating to economic, social, political, technological and cultural processes of globalisation and critically explores the roles that global organisations play in promoting or resisting globalisation. The module will discuss what globalisation is, how we might understand and explain it, when it began, how it has occurred, and what social, political, economic, cultural and technological impact it has had on individuals and societies. The module will be taught by blending formal and informal methods of communication, aiming to create a learning environment for students to express their views, reflections and insights through diverse analytical and creative modes of communication. |
|
|
MAN-10019 |
Marketing Principles |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This course seeks to introduce and develop a general understanding of the key concepts, tools and theories of relevance to marketers today. Marketing has become recognised as a vital ingredient of business in many different sectors. The contexts in which marketing will be considered in this module will range from consumer marketing through to services marketing, business-to-marketing, social marketing and not-for-profit marketing.
The module will start by examining the history and philosophy of the marketing concept and the basic principles of marketing management and strategy. It will consider aspects of buyer behaviour, marketing research and the marketing mix, extending to the services marketing mix. The increasing sensitivity of consumers to ethical issues also leads to the consideration of the social impact of marketing, and ethical approaches to marketing. |
Human Resource Management Minor - Level 2 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
HRM-20004 |
HRM - Study Abroad I |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20005 |
HRM - Study Abroad II |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20013 |
Industrial Relations |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module addresses the collective aspects of the employment relationship. It is taught through conventional lectures, which will give students a thorough grounding in industrial relations, and in insight into the way this is practiced in the majority of Britain's major companies and in the public sector.
Tutorial work around a case study will allow students to develop their knowledge of one particular employment issue, and to practice negotiation of this item as part of a team, either as employers or employees. |
|
|
HRM-20016 |
Workforce Planning |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The module introduces workforce planning and examines internal and external factors which influence planning, such as labour market structures. Students will gain an understanding of the theory and practice of employee resourcing and retention and of associated managerial practices. The module examines job descriptions and person specifications, analyses the reliability and validity of a range of recruitment and selection methods, and considers the role of the law and equal opportunities in this important area. The module also provides an overview of the role of HR management in training and educating employees, career management and staff retention. |
| Semester 1-2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ENL-90003 |
Academic English for Business Students (Part 1) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on business-related themes, these sessions will help students to develop and refine the specific writing, reading and verbal communication skills they need to succeed in their studies. Through a series of workshops, lectures, assignments, online and practical tasks and projects, students will improve their ability to:
• extract key information from academic texts
• summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• identify authorial stance, interpret data and read critically
• cite sources appropriately and write a bibliography
• write in an accepted academic style
• engage in academic discussion
• prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
|
|
ENL-90004 |
Academic English for Business Students ( 2) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on academic business themes and materials, these sessions will provide opportunities for students to further develop their writing, reading and verbal communication skills. Through a series of lectures, workshops, assignments, on-line and practical tasks, students will improve their ability to:
• Summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• Cite sources accurately and write a bibliography
• Gather, interpret and report on data
• Identify authorial stance and read critically
• Write in an appropriate academic style
• Engage in academic discussion
• Prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
| Semester 2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
HRM-20009 |
HRM - Study Abroad III |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20010 |
HRM - Study Abroad IV |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This is a module that is automatically allocated to the records our Keele level II students who are going to Study Abroad at a partner University for a semester of their second year and cannot be selected by any other level II students. |
|
|
HRM-20012 |
Pay and Performance |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module provides students with specialist analysis on pay as a central element in the study of HRM. Crucially, the module examines both the external market for labour and the internal operation of pay determination within the organisation. The module explains variation in pay levels between occupations, the role of the State in shaping pay policy and the problems associated with grading and pay systems which seek to link pay to performance. Recent developments, notably the impact of the credit crunch, are examined in the context of theories of pay and pay negotiations. |
|
|
HRM-20015 |
Managing Human Resources |
C |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module develops and extends key themes and theories from the first year module 'Foundations of HRM'. The module content is central to the study of HRM covering: the process for resolving disciplinary cases and grievances, flexibility, performance management, and issues of employee representation, participation and involvement. The module provides students, from a conceptual and theoretical perspective, with an understanding of some of the core issues and processes involved in HRM, which are crucial to professional practice.
|
Human Resource Management Minor - Level 3 Modules
| Semester 1 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
HRM-30029 |
Employee Development |
EP |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
The module introduces students to employee development issues by examining: the meaning, role, and significance of human resource development; systems of vocational education and training across different countries and their implications for skills; the changing nature of skills with an emphasis on front-line work; the relationship between individual/collective learning and performance; and the extent to which learning can be considered as a strategic imperative by discussing the concept of the learning organization. |
|
|
HRM-30033 |
The Employment Relationship and the Law |
EP |
M
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
This module addresses the changing role, values and limits of the law in industrial relations and human resource management.
It is taught through a series of lectures which will provide the students with a thorough knowledge and a critical appreciation of the changing role of individual and collective employment law.
Tutorials are based around five key thematic case studies designed to facilitate a deeper understanding and analysis of the impact of the law on the employment relationship.
|
| Semester 1-2 |
C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
|
|
ENL-90003 |
Academic English for Business Students (Part 1) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
|
|
Drawing on business-related themes, these sessions will help students to develop and refine the specific writing, reading and verbal communication skills they need to succeed in their studies. Through a series of workshops, lectures, assignments, online and practical tasks and projects, students will improve their ability to:
• extract key information from academic texts
• summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• identify authorial stance, interpret data and read critically
• cite sources appropriately and write a bibliography
• write in an accepted academic style
• engage in academic discussion
• prepare and deliver academic presentations
|
|
|
ENL-90004 |
Academic English for Business Students ( 2) |
EA |
C
|
7.5 |
15 |
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Drawing on academic business themes and materials, these sessions will provide opportunities for students to further develop their writing, reading and verbal communication skills. Through a series of lectures, workshops, assignments, on-line and practical tasks, students will improve their ability to:
• Summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• Cite sources accurately and write a bibliography
• Gather, interpret and report on data
• Identify authorial stance and read critically
• Write in an appropriate academic style
• Engage in academic discussion
• Prepare and deliver academic presentations
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C/O |
TYP |
ECTS | CATS |
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ENL-90005 |
Advanced Business English Communication |
EA |
C
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7.5 |
15 |
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In this highly competitive climate you need something to set you apart from others. This module will provide you with the specialist language and professional communication skills you will require if you wish to pursue a career in business.
This highly practical module will build upon and complement your existing language skills by working on themes such as negotiating strategies and presenting visual information. Revision of essential grammatical structures and functional areas of language as well as building a subject-specific bank of key words will provide you with the confidence to engage fluently and competently in a variety of business contexts.
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HRM-30030 |
Discrimination and Equal Opportunities at Work |
EP |
C
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7.5 |
15 |
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This module covers theories of discrimination and equal opportunities practice and remedies - and therefore provides a highly employment-relevant module which will be very attractive to future employers (national and international) seeking specialist skills. A number of former students are now employed in equality and diversity roles in major public and private sector organisations, or have gone on to be academics in their own right specialising in this field. The module employs research-led teaching, drawing from a wealth of original research and case study material. |
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HRM-30032 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
EP |
C
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7.5 |
15 |
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This module offers students a critical overview of the nature of contemporary HRM. It will familiarise students with new methods and ideas of work organisation and the management of labour. It examines the impact of these developments on the employment relationship, and seeks explanations though an analysis of global economic pressures. The module covers concepts and issues that also have relevance for other management related disciplines and practices such as logistics, operations and marketing. |
