Business Management and Analytics (Final Year Entry)

Final Year

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Business Analytics in Practices

  You'll develop the underlying skills necessary to source and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data to produce knowledge for management decision-making. The focus is on equipping you with advanced business analytics skills and providing you with the tools and techniques necessary to perform complex data manipulation, analyses, visualisation, modelling, and dashboard reporting. This module aims to enhance your practical capabilities to transform raw data into compelling, actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. You will gain the practical expertise needed to tackle real-world business analytics challenges and to contribute effectively to data-driven decision processes in professional settings, supporting your transition into analytical roles in various fields.

• Business strategy and futures in disrupted environments

  The module explores the concept of business strategy and its application in disrupted environments. It focuses on understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by disruptive forces and how organisations can develop robust strategies to navigate uncertain futures. The module delves into various aspects of business strategy, including innovation, digital transformation, scenario planning, and sustainability. Students will analyse case studies, engage in strategic thinking exercises, and develop practical skills to formulate and implement strategies in disrupted environments.

• Contemporary Business Operations and Emerging Technologies

  This module provides an integrated understanding of contemporary business operations, purchasing and supply chain management, the role of emerging technologies, and the impact of artificial intelligence on business decision-making. Students will explore how businesses develop, implement, and sustain efficient operations while adapting to rapid technological advancements. The module will cover core areas such as operational strategy, supply chain and procurement, process efficiency, digital transformation, and AI-driven business decision-making. The module follows a structured, topic-based approach, with each area studied for approximately two weeks before synthesizing learning into a summative assessment.

• Critical and Reflective Academic Practice

  This module is focused on developing students’ understanding of contemporary issues in entrepreneurship through their active involvement in the Business Faculty’s entrepreneurship research and practitioner communities. This ensures that students learn in ways that parallel or reflect the ways that staff themselves research into entrepreneurship and engage with entrepreneurs and in entrepreneurship. The content, in addition to being contemporary, also reflects the breadth and multi-disciplinary nature of the entrepreneurship research domain. Areas covered include but are not limited to Social Enterprise and Social Innovation. Whilst the module  is research-led it is also practically orientated, supporting the development of essential research and self-development skills, as well as providing practical insight into student understanding and career aspirations.

• Leading and Managing Change

  After completing this module, you will have an understanding of the nature of change and key theories, frameworks, principles and practices relevant for the management and leadership of change. You'll be able to evaluate critically the actions taken by those leading change. You will be better prepared to lead and manage change in your own managerial careers and have an increased awareness of your own potential for ongoing personal development in leading and managing change.

• Applied Research for Social Impact

  The aim of this module is to provide you with the opportunity to undertake an independent research project that addresses real-world challenges and contributes to positive social change. This capstone module integrates research skills developed throughout the programme, enabling you to critically investigate contemporary issues with significant social, environmental, or organisational implications.

• Advancing your Career Path

  This module aims to develop your knowledge of the theory and practice of career and management. Contemporary organisations increasingly expect employees to self-manage their careers, change roles within the organisation and develop the careers of those they line manage. You will be required to demonstrate critical insight into your own knowledge, skills and experience and consider how this might allow you to manage your post-graduation career.