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LSBM300 – Business Research Project
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Chris Munro
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Business Research Project (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module concerns the use of business/social science research methods as an aid to making business decisions. The module seeks to blend the practical and theoretical aspects of business research. In particular, it covers the range of research activities and methods, including problem definition, sources of data, questionnaire design, sampling, data analysis and presentation of research findings.
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LSBM301 – Consumer Behaviour
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Nnamdi O Madichie
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Consumer Behaviour (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Business Management Top Up;
Description: Consumer buying behaviour is a complex activity, which is influenced by many environmental factors, and has more recently placed the consumer at the centre of the marketing concept. As a result it is not entirely a rational decision making process, as it is made even more complex by the growing levels of interaction and interlinkages of attitudes, perceptions, behaviour and culture of conflicting consumer segments.This module examines the process of consumer buying behaviour as it becomes more and more complex and explores the necessity for marketers to become more proactive in dealing with the complex behaviour exhibited by consumers.
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LSBM302 – Corporate Risk Management
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Arif Zaman
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Corporate Risk Management (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Accounting & Financial Management; BA Accounting & Financial Management (4 Year Programme); BA Business Management Top Up;
Description: This module will introduce students to the main types of risk facing organisations in todays? international business environment. It will also explore the various risk measurement and management tools available to organisations in order for them to incorporate risk planning, risk modelling and risk appraisals into their strategies and operations. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies will be examined and students will also be required to adopt a critical approach when applying the frameworks.
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LSBM303 – Critical Issues in Business Management
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Arif Zaman
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Critical Issues In Business Management (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module looks at contemporary critical issues that impact contemporary business and the challenges that these issue present to leaders. Students are required to critically analyse and evaluate these pervasive issues and determine appropriate responses to navigate this landscape.
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LSBM304 – Cross Cultural Management
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: RICHARD
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Cross Cultural Management (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Business Management Top Up;
Description: This global nature of modern organisations requires successful managers to both understand the various cultural differences across markets and spheres of activity and to adopt flexible methods of thinking and behaviour when managing staff and other stakeholders. This module aims to explore the theory base surrounding cross-cultural management and to critically examine the various management frameworks available to management.
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LSBM305 – Small Business Management
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Nisreen Ameen
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Small Business Management (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Accounting & Financial Management; BA Accounting & Financial Management (4 Year Programme); BA Business Management Top Up;
Description: This module is aimed at introducing students to the world of enterprise and small business planning. Generally defined as an owner or manager of a business enterprise who attempts to make profits by starting and growing his or her business, an entrepreneur is confronted with numerous other challenges. In summary, the module seeks to critically analyse both the eclectic mix of individuals planning to develop and launch their own businesses as well as those with established small business ventures who would like to expand.
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LSBM306 – Strategy, Enterprise & Innovation
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Knowledge Mpofu
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Strategy, Enterprise & Innovation (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of the module is to provide students with a general understanding of the nature of entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and the need for innovation and creativity. The module explores enterprising behaviour within the context of large organisations (including both private and public organisations, as well as those in the third sector) as well as small businesses.
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LSBM307 – Accounting and Finance Research Project
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Usha Mistry
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Accounting And Finance Research Project (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will draw together all previously studied knowledge from the degree and from general interest. The Accounting and Finance Research Project module is an in-depth examination of a `problem?, an `issue? or an `idea? through exploration and conducting research which will enable students to independently learn more about their relevant chosen topic area (subject to approval). The module will provide students an opportunity to gather the necessary information/data using a series of techniques and tools to investigate and analyse the problem. This analysis will lead to a series of conclusions and (potentially) recommendations.Students will start the module by completing a research proposal. Summative feedback will be provided on the proposal, which also acts as formative feedback in order to better prepare students for the research project itself.
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LSBM309 – Financial Management
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Mubashir Qurashi
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Financial Management (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will guide students to use corporate financial theory and its application in real-life scenarios encountered by entrepreneurs and decision makers in the world of finance. Moreover, they will have an understanding of the financial management, long-term investment and the working capital management of firms. It will help students to understand the financial decision making in enterprises. It will focus on ways and methods to cope with risk management in finance.
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LSBM310 – International Finance
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Dabir Ahmed
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - International Finance (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 40% Exam: 60%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Accounting & Financial Management; BA Accounting & Financial Management (4 Year Programme);
Description: International finance studies the rules of interactions between transnational corporations and institutions as well as other actors in the global economic order. This module aims to provide students with an overview of the global financial system and core concepts used in international finance. In particular, it aims to analyse how the international dimension of finance affects the environment in which businesses operate, and how international finance affects the decisions of the firm.
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LSBM311 – Internship Placement
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Madel Joubert
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Internship Placement (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Accounting & Financial Management; BA Accounting & Financial Management (4 Year Programme);
Description: A significant amount of learning can be achieved by carrying out practical activities in a workplace. Learning may be enhanced by taking a more formal approach to work-based activities by planning, carrying out the activities and reflecting on the benefits of the activities to the business and to the student. The internship is designed to allow flexibility. It is expected that students will be supervised in the workplace in addition to the supervision provided by LSBM.Students will have the opportunity, supported by their supervisors, to negotiate and perform activities which will allow them to fulfil the learning outcomes for this module. They will recognise the scope of what they have achieved by recording evidence from carrying out the activities. Students will also gain maximum benefit by reflection on, and evaluation of, the work they undertake.
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LSBM312 – Performance Management and Control
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Shahzad Ali
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: LSBM107 or equivalent
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Performance Management And Control (Bloomsbury Institute, London), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module builds on the Level 4 module, Management Accounting, and develops management accounting theory and techniques in more detail and to a greater depth. The module facilitates decision-making by developing the management accounting techniques, to ensure students are competent to prepare and analyse accounting data, apply it to a range of planning, control and decision-making situations and adapt it to change. It also compares and contrasts both traditional and modern techniques where appropriate.
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LSBM324 – Independent Learning Module
Field: LSBM
Co-ordinator: Nick Hillman
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: LSBM - Independent Learning Module (Bloomsbury Institute), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Accounting & Financial Management; BA Accounting & Financial Management (4 Year Programme);
Description: The Independent Learning Module [ILM] provides students with an opportunity to study in a different area to that where we currently offer. If a student has a particular subject area of interest, but we do not offer a module that covers that area in any depth, the student can consider taking an ILM in that area.