Module
Contemporary Issues in Business
Full module specification
| Module title: | Contemporary Issues in Business |
|---|---|
| Module code: | EXE3102 |
| Module level: | 3 |
| Academic year: | 2021/2 |
| Module lecturers: | |
| Module credit: | 30 |
| ECTS value: | |
| Pre-requisites: | |
| Co-requisites: | |
| Duration of module: |
Module aims
This Module will provide students with a detailed knowledge of the social, political, legal and economic environment within which business operates. The module requires the student to focus on the dynamic nature of external forces and their impact on business operation. It recognises that the articulation of these forces may be apparent at both national and international levels.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. Relate theoretical constructs to practical business contexts
- 2. Apply critical analysis and synthesise a variety of situations
- 3. Critically evaluate the validity and significance of evidence in support of conclusion or recommendation
- 4. Show confidence and flexibility in identifying complex problems and apply appropriate knowledge and skills to their solution
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 5. Communicate ideas in a variety of formats
- 6. Interact effectively within a team
- 7. Use the full range of resources the disciplines
- 8. Take responsibility for their own work and manage their time appropriately
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End of module examination | 50 | 3 hours | ||
| Two extended essays | 50 |
Syllabus plan
A range of contemporary business issues will be addressed, however it is recognised that within the lifetime of this module, those issues may change. The following are illustrative examples:
- Green Issues
- Business Ethics
- Business behaviour and growth
- Innovation and technical change
- Market failure and intervention
- Government and the economy
- Developments in education and training
- International Issues
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
There is no standard text for this module. Students will be given separate reading lists for each section studied. These will include texts and journals. Students are recommended to read widely in current newspapers and periodicals and make appropriate use of the internet.
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Last revision date
06/01/2022