Business in Action (N2581F)
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Business in Action
Module N2581F
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
The module closely examines the main specialist business functions: marketing, human resources and accounting & finance.
The learning focuses around the main principles and core concepts of each the key business functions studied with interest in ongoing developments and current activities in various, contemporary business workplaces. For instance, the latest developments in digital and social medial marketing or diversity and inclusivity in the workplace when studying human resources. Emphasis is very much upon application of the key business concepts to actual practice through the use of business case studies both in the weekly learning and final assessment.
Your learning is achieved via a series of coherent lectures & seminars. The aim is to create a friendly, highly interactive and inclusive learning environment including a range of diverse learning activities. In addition to knowledge generation this approach will enable you to further develop transferable skills essential for success at both university and in the world of work: personal confidence, teamwork & collaboration, self-management and independent learning.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Interpret a range of data to explain the main functions and activities of businesses
2. Demonstrate development of effective collaborative skills through working with others.
3. Provide evidence of critical thinking skills when considering how business interacts with society including the ethical contexts.
Assessment: EXS 70% LOs 1 & 3; Group Pres 30% LO 2
Module learning outcomes
Interpret a range of data to explain the main functions, activities and outcomes for businesses.
Demonstrate development of effective collaborative skills through working with others.
Provide evidence of ability to analyse business performance, including ethical approaches, using a case study approach.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 7 (30 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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