This course provides students with an introduction to psychological and behavioural approaches to the study of work and organisations. The course introduces some of the basic analytical tools and concepts from the fields of organisational behaviour and work psychology that encourage an understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups in the workplace.
(George, J.M. & Jones, G.R 2008, Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior, 5th edition,
Pearson, New Jersey.)
This subject provides students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and theories of applying information systems and technology in business. It enables students to appreciate the use and development of emerging technologies and critically assess future technological trends in a globalised economy. This subject also incorporates the academic/career e-portfolio to promote selfdevelopment and self-evaluation around subject specific knowledge, ICT skills as well as soft skills which is vital to students’ professional success.
(Laudon, K. C. & Laudon, J.P. (2009) Management Information Systems. Managing The Digital
Firm (11th Ed.). NJ: Prentice Hall.)
This module looks into the workings of a domestic economy and the policies that governments may implement to manage it and improve the business environment. The module exposes the student to the various macroeconomic tools of analysis and analytical frameworks that are essential to understand and apply. It will complement other Level One business modules that you do and provides a basis for Level Two and Three modules in both business and economics.The subject content deals with such topics as the workings of the national economic and financial systems, evaluating government policies, interactions between the national and global economies, exchange rates, the role of institutions, as well as topics in trade such as multilateralism, regionalism and protectionism.It will also teach students how to source relevant economic data and analyse them.
(Parkin, M (2010). Economics, (9th ed. Global ed). Pearson)
This course introduces students to the main issues and financial concepts that encompass financial management that non finance majors would be able to appreciate, and yet, equipping finance major students for higher level finance or business related courses. Students would be expected to keep abreast of financial issues that prevail and impact the domestic and financial markets.In this sense, the course is expected to go beyond theoretical issues to real market issues that impact international organisations, such as currency changes and the risk and rewards it offers.
(Ross, Stephan A.; Westerfield, Randolph W.; & Jordan, Bradford D. Essentials of Corporate Finance, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill / Irwin)
Business Communication equips students with the necessary written and spoken skills for effective business communication. Students are exposed to various business correspondences and taught practical strategies to write convincing and coherent messages. Students are also taught to strategise, and to use appropriate and ethical approaches in writing not only routine messages, but also persuasive and negative messages. Listening and speaking skills are also focused on to ensure effective interpersonal communication. This course also emphasises the need for business communication to be seen in a global context where various considerations such as technological advances and ethical considerations play a vital role in ensuring that all business messages achieve their aims in a positive manner.
(Bovee, C & Thill, J 2010, Business Communication Essentials, 4th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.)
