BA (Hons) International Business (Final Year Entry)

This is your opportunity to undertake an independent research project that addresses real-world challenges and contributes to positive social change. This capstone module integrates your research skills developed throughout the programme, helping you to critically investigate contemporary issues with significant social, environmental, or organisational implications. Integrating theoretical and practical learning, equipping you to address complex social, environmental, or organisational challenges while aligning with the Principles for ResponsibleManagement Education (PRME).

This module is designed to develop your academic literacies for use on other modules across the programme. Through the design of the final coursework assessments, you will acquire the essential independent learning skills to support your undergraduate study, including

• research skills
• critical thinking
• reflection
• academic writing
• presentation skills
• and academic conventions.

You also have the opportunity to develop your digital literacies and group working skills.

In this module, you'll develop their disciplinary knowledge and research skills within a contemporary global context. You'll enhance your critical skills by reading and reflecting on contemporary issues in human resource management through research papers, contemporary cases and other selected topical sources.

The module adopts a broad definition of 'international human resource management', to include issues relating to the impact of diversity management, national culture, the debates in the comparative HRM literature and examples of differences in the way HRM is conducted around the world. It also examines how international organisations deal with the extra complexity that operating internationally brings to HRM.

The module aims to develop critical thinking in evaluating the application of change management theory and normative practices to challenges taking place in organisations and wider society. The literature used in the module draws on a breadth of sources including the mainstream and contemporary literature on change management. It aims to increase personal reflexivity and self-awareness.

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.

This module is designed to address our changing world that is facing social and environmental challenges. You’ll develop the capacity to make ethically defensible decisions as members of business organisations and of society in general. You’ll analyse and evaluate the ethical propositions of others. And you’ll evaluate the ethics of different systemic models of production, distribution and exchange.Upon completing this module you will be able to evaluate and apply ethical reasoning to local and global business dilemmas and economic systems, and you’ll be able to evaluate the significance of a range of western and non-western ethical perspectives.

You'll be introduced to industry mentors, through structured engagement, including industry-led workshops, and networking events. You'll receive guidance on career development, professional skills, and industry insights, fostering meaningful connections and practical learning experiences.

You'll develop the knowledge of the theory and practice of career and management. Organisations increasingly expect employees to self-manage their careers, change roles within the organisation and develop the careers of those they line manage.

Exploring self- assessment techniques for understanding career preferences you'll assess your own skills and abilities, motivations and interests against those required for effective graduate employment in your chosen sector. You'll enhance your insight into the competencies required in graduate employment and you'll be required to recognise and apply the skills of competency assessment and feedback to peers within a learning and development activity.

In this module, you'll be provided with 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. You will also explore how businesses develop, implement, and sustain efficient operations while adapting to rapid technological advancements.