BSc (Hons) Business and Finance

Module: 4AC009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module develops knowledge and understanding of the workings of the market economy, as well as the role of government within the system. The economic environment within which business organisations operate will be explored and those economic factors that influence the behaviour and performance of firms and industries identified. This will include: a microeconomic perspective, which deals with firms, markets and customers; and a macroeconomic perspective, which considers the impact of changes in the national and international economies on business organisations and their stakeholders

Module: 4HR018

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces students to the importance of organisational structure in terms of aligning the activities of the business to the corporate strategy. Businesses today face considerable competition in the marketplace and therefore must ensure they have a long-term strategy, and that this is achieved through effective implementation. The module will explore the role that organisational structure plays in the effective implementation of corporate strategy. The module will: Develop understanding of the historical and theoretical basis of organisational structure. Identify and discuss the different structures that can be seen within organisations and how these have developed/evolved over time. Examine the relationship between organisational structure and business strategy. Use will be made of examples to illustrate how organisational structure impacts on the achievement of organisational mission and goals and effective management Discuss and evaluate the factors that affect the design of organisational structure Evaluate the impact of organisational structure on people and resources and the implications for the business

Module: 4AC011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module provides a transition into your university programme, introducing necessary skills for success in your university studies and knowledge and understanding that will be developed in later modules of your course, and also aims to encourage you at an early stage to take control of your own personal development - both your skills and your future career. Professional people undertake Continuous Professional [Personal] Development (CPD) where they reflect regularly on their strengths and weaknesses and look for opportunities to address their weaker areas and also develop their strengths. This module provides an opportunity to analyse your individual strengths and weaknesses and encourage you to take independent responsibility for your own learning. Also, some key areas of knowledge will be developed, particularly numeracy, Excel spreadsheets and Ethics - all of these areas are vital for accounting and finance and will form vital foundational knowledge for your future studies and to equip you for your future career. The module can be divided into the following themes: - Theme 1: Essential knowledge - maths, Excel Theme 2: Personal development - skills analysis, future career planning, ethical awareness

Module: 5BE001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module identifies creativity as the foundation of enterprise learning and all enterprise activities. Creative thinking and applied creative behaviour is the first important step in all new undertakings, the module explores various interpretations and theories about creativity, providing you with creative skills that will be applied in practice. Innovation is at the heart of ensuring business success and long term prosperity. The module explores the linkages between creative processes and how these result in applications of innovation; how technology is widely used as a driver for innovation and how global economies and markets respond to innovation. Understanding the talents, techniques and temperament employed by entrepreneurs will be the foundation for understanding the process of creativity and innovation.

Module: 5AC006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module follows on from Financial Accounting Principles at level four, in its focus on financial accounts. The module continues to develop the themes of conceptual and practical aspects of financial accounting, focusing in more detail upon specific, significant accounting rules and regulations. Students will study some key financial accounting standards and concepts learning the different methods of application.

Module: 5FC003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module focuses on various aspects of financial institutions (Central Banks, Traditional Banks, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Fund and Wealth Management) and markets (Derivatives, Equity and Debt) that form the basis of contemporary financial and monetary systems. The UK as well as international financial markets and their financial systems will be considered with reference to current financial news and affairs. This module will also explore the main theories and concepts of financial markets and provide a sound basis for students progressing to the study of finance at a higher level.

Module: 5FC001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the principles of financial economics. This will provide students with the primary theoretical and conceptual frameworks of finance to enable students to study finance at a higher level.

Module: 5BU012

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module introduces students to the practical decisions involved in running businesses as part of contemporary supply chains. It focuses on 1) Understanding and managing processes within and across connected organisations; 2) Managing information and decisions in relation to processes and supply chains; and 3) Considering the impacts and complexity of modern supply chains on managerial decisions, including the flow of material, services, people and information. Students will investigate the management of resources, the supply chain, procurement, logistics, outsourcing and quality systems in a range of organisational contexts.

Module: 5MK011

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Customer acquisition and retention is at the centre of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy, an established marketing approach for managing a company’s interaction with current and future customers. This module encourages students to understand the theory and concepts underpinning customer retention strategies. The role of analytical CRM systems is to analyse customer data collected through multiple sources and present it so that managers can make more informed business decisions. Students will appreciate the importance of the customer value chain and the need to understand the customer journey from enquiry to purchase and aftermarket support. This applies to both conventional purchase methods and online transactions. Students will gain practical experience of planning digital marketing campaigns designed to attract, win and retain customers using the latest SEO/SEM online advertising and re-marketing techniques.

Module: 5HR005

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

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