Business Studies

Course summary

During the two year programme you will develop an appreciation of the different types of businesses, the functions of businesses and how businesses operate in the context of the external environment. You will also learn about the role of managers within businesses. This will include developing an understanding of what managers do, how they lead and the different types of management styles which managers may adopt. Decision making is a key management function and during the course of your studies you will learn how the decision making process is implemented relative to the major functional areas of business. This will include looking at decision making relating to the marketing, operational, financial, and human resource functions of the business. As we progress through the course, the focus will move onto the strategic aspects of business management. You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of the process of strategic planning and will be learn how to identify suitable strategic options in addition to developing a greater awareness of how to manage strategic change. All of the subject content will be delivered in the context of real businesses.