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LSBM001 – Introduction to Business and Management
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Ian Thompson
Credit Value: 30
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBYZ - Introduction To Business And Management (Bloomsbury Institute, London) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The business environment is in constant flux with concepts such as globalisation, ethics, outsourcing and leadership being discussed constantly in conventional and social media. This module provides a foundational knowledge of these concepts, and many others, to give students an understanding of how businesses operate and respond to their changing environment as well as providing insight into the management theories and tools at their disposal. Students will learn how organisations set objectives and develop strategies to achieve them, and the inherent conflict between business and ethics.
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LSBM002 – Contemporary Themes
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Tom Ironmonger
Credit Value: 30
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBYZ - Contemporary Themes (Bloomsbury Instute, London) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% LSFF1 - Contemporary Themes (Bloomsbury Institute, London) (4 Year Programme) January Cohort, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will introduce students to a series of inter-disciplinary themes that they will encounter during their studies and when in employment. Students will start to engage with these themes through academic reading circles.
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LSBM003 – Professional Skills
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Anna Kajewska
Credit Value: 30
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSFF1 - Professional Skills (Bloomsbury Institute, London) (4 Year Programme) January Cohort, Coursework: 100% LSBYZ - Professional Skills (Bloomsbury Institute, London) 4 Year Programme, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will introduce students to a range of skills that they will require in their studies and subsequent employment. The broad areas to be covered include numeracy, digital literacy, written and spoken interaction in a professional context, reflection on performance, exploring the complexity of work interactions, dealing with work related conflict and challenges, and client care.
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LSBM004 – Study and Research Skills
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Anna Kajewska
Credit Value: 30
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBYZ - Study And Research Skills (Bloomsbury Institute, London) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will introduce students to the concept, terminology and principles of research, provide an overview of the kinds of research under the qualitative and quantitative paradigm, and explore how to conduct quality research. The module will also explore the academic skills, conventions, and language required to present research findings. Finally, the module will explore ethical considerations when undertaking research.
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LSBM005 – Introduction to Accounting
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Elizabeth Robertson
Credit Value: 30
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
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Description: The module will provide students with the basic understanding of the accounting function within a business; basic bookkeeping and the processes (steps) involved in the preparation of the two main financial statements: the Statement of Profit or Loss and the Statement of Financial Position. Students will also learn the basics of management accounting, costing, preparation of budgets and calculating variances for the purpose of management reporting.
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LSBM006 – Introduction to Law
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Krystle Lewis
Credit Value: 30
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBYZ - Introduction To Law (Bloomsbury Institute, London) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will introduce students to the nature and role of law; the difference between law and other rules in society; the classification of law; the sources of law; law making institutions; legal personnel; key legal concepts; the sanctions of the law; legal remedies; resolution of disputes.