Who is it for?
Society needs future leaders who care. From charities and social enterprises, to multinational corporations, government departments and start up businesses. They all need leaders who pay attention to socio-economic and environmental issues. If you want to be a Change Maker, this course is for you.
Graduates of the Business Management with Social Purpose pathway will have the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to lead and manage projects, movements and organisations in the public, private or non-profit sectors.
Our expertise in business management and charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate social responsibility, volunteering and social enterprise gives our graduates the knowledge, skills and necessary experience that is attractive to employers.
You’ll also benefit from our outstanding connections with industry professionals and employers. Many of our academics themselves are practitioners, therefore giving you multiple opportunities to meet and network with leaders from the charities sector and the business world.
Objectives
By learning the fundamentals of business management and having an in-depth understanding of local and global socio-economic issues, you’ll be part of the next generation of change makers and leaders.
You’ll learn about strategy, human resources, operational management, finance and accounting, marketing, corporate reputation management, social entrepreneurship and enterprise, corporate social responsibility and investment, non-profit management and the management of culture, values and business ethics.
You’ll also apply the principles you learn to real-world scenarios. In your third year, for example, your final project involves working with major firms and enterprises to assess their engagement with social enterprise and corporate social responsibility. You also have a number of electives to choose from like our Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership module.
Structure
What will I learn?
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On the Business Management with Social Purpose Pathway you will:
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Gain an overview of the concepts, theories and techniques that contribute to an understanding of business management
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Learn a range of practical skills that you will be able to apply as a manager within a range of organisations
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Understand analytical and problem-solving techniques that you will be able to use in a management context
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Learn about a range of management functions and understand how these are interconnected within an organisation
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Appreciate the implications of future changes in the business landscape
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Prepare to work in an environment that could change in fundamental and unforeseeable ways
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Recognise the ethical issues surrounding business and be able to practise responsible management
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Understand the issues involved in structuring and leading non-profit organisations and NGOs and social enterprise and ‘for purpose’ companies
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Recognise the role of social business within the broader environment
Year 1
In Year 1 Students will take 8 Core modules with a credit value of 120 Credits.
Core modules:
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Introduction to management
This provides an introduction to management and organisational behaviour concepts. You will study how management concepts have evolved over the years and discuss how they are relevant to your own future work as managers.
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Business economics
This provides a grounding in Economics. You will learn about a range of concepts used by economists and will study how these are important to managers in business.
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Critical Analysis for Business
This module provides a training in how to evaluate critically and thoughtfully the variety and volume of information that as managers you can expect to encounter. You will study a range of literature which is relevant to Business Management and you will be expected to develop sophisticated skills in how to assess and interpret this.
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Quantitative methods and analytics
This covers a range of quantitative and statistical techniques. You will learn the fundamentals of business analytics, you will gain a thorough grounding in statistical techniques and how to apply them, and you will study the way that analytical techniques are changing businesses. This will extend to understanding the use of big data, the potential for data visualisation, and the application of databases.
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Operations and supply chain management
This covers the operational techniques that make it possible for businesses to function. You will learn about the workings of supply chains and will also learn how to analyse effectively how the operational functions of a business can be optimised.
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Finance and management accounting 1
This introduces you to concepts in both financial and management accounting. You will learn about the importance of accounts as a way to convey information about a business. You will study the principles behind accounting and how accounts can informa business decision making.
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Fundamentals of marketing
This provides an introduction to marketing. Its particular emphasis is on Consumer Behaviour, on approaches to Marketing Strategy, and on the connection between these areas.
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Management lab and business skills
This builds strong connections between management theory, management practice, and skills which you will need to use in your future career. You will explore how management theory can be applied to address the type of issues encountered in contemporary business and learn how to combine this with practical skills.
Year 2
In Year 2 Students will take 7 core modules and 1 elective module with a credit value of 120 credits.
Core modules:
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Technology and innovation management
This will provide you with analytical tools which are necessary for managing in an environment where rapid technological change is a factor. You will learn about the challenges associated with technological innovation and will discuss the impact of these challenges on a variety of business sectors.
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Introduction to entrepreneurship
This will give you an understanding of what is understood by entrepreneurship and how to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to business. You will learn about business planning and pitching an idea, and will also study different entrepreneurial styles and their impact.
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Introduction to finance
This will offer a thorough grounding in finance concepts. You will understand how to interpret financial information and commentaries, and be able to consider how to take account of finance in decisions which you may need to make. You will also have a sound basis for any further finance modules which you may take within your course.
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Human resources management
This will provide an introduction to a number of different practices that make up the HRM function in an organisation. You will understand the impact of these practices and will learn about the importance of HRM within an organisation as a whole.
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Business strategy analysis
This provides an introduction to business strategy and an opportunity to reflect on why it is important and how it should be put into practice. You will learn about a number of different perspectives on strategy and a number of tools which you can apply to perform strategic analysis on a business.Elective modules
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Managing for Social Purpose
This module will provide a systematic understanding of the key theories and concepts of leading and managing within a social purpose organisation, the policy context in which such organisations operate, and the skills and knowledge relevant to working in this field.
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Campaigning for Social Change
This module will provide a systematic coverage of the key theories and concepts underpinning campaigning undertaken by social purpose organisations and other relevant campaign initiators and participants.
Elective modules
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Econometrics
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Financial & Management Accounting 2
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International Business Environment
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International Marketing
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Asset Management
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Economics for Business 2
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Financial Markets
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Intellectual Property Management
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Introduction to Business Law
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Management of the Public Sector
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Management Science
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Marketing Strategy
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International Management
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Micro-Placements
Year 3
In year 3 students will take a total of 3 core modules and 4 elective modules with a credit value of 120 credits.
Core modules:
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Final-year project or corporate responsibility project
You will carry out a major piece of independent work where you can apply what you have learned in the course to a business management issue which interests you. You should choose a subject which is relevant to the stream that you are taking. You can apply for the corporate responsibility option where you will work on your project alongside the Corporate Social Responsibility department within an organisation.
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Research methods and data analysis
This will provide you with an understanding of a set of research methods which will help you in carrying out independent work within your degree, and will also be of use within your future career. You will learn how to set up research projects, how to interpret and analyse data, and how to bring this together and draw worthwhile conclusions.
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Business in society
This will give you an appreciation of the role of business within society as a whole. You will learn about broader ethical issues and the connections between businesses and a wide range of stakeholders. You will also discuss the purpose of businesses and how they relate to external factors. You will study the demands, expectations, and potential conflicts that result from these factors.
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Social Enterprise
You will learn about the different legal and fiscal frameworks for social enterprise, the economic and policy context impacting its development, and the challenges, opportunities and risks faced by organisations in this field.
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Mentoring and Coaching for Leadership
The module is based around practical activities in parallel with conceptual development so that students will build a framework for understanding mentoring and coaching processes, while at the same time gaining experience and relating this to the practical issues.
Elective Modules
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International Business Strategy
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Advanced Management Practice
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Bank Strategy & Management
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Behavioural Decision Making
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Change Management
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Climate Change and its impact on the World Economy
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Corporate Governance
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Corporate Strategy
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Creativity and Innovation
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Design Thinking for the Digital Age
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Digital & Social Media Marketing
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Emerging Markets
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Financial Services Regulation
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International HR Management
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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New Product Development
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Strategy 2
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Technical Analysis
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Virtual Organisations
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Strategic Supply Chain Design
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Ethical Decision-Making in Business
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Micro-Placements
