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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 28/03/2022 16:04:12
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Title of Module: Introduction to Business |
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Code: LNDN07003 |
SCQF Level: 7
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Selman
Tetik |
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| Summary of Module |
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he aim of this module is to discover the nature of global business and why it exists in the form that it does today. To find out why global business is constantly changing and adapting and why it cannot stand still. In studying this module you will learn about the organisational context in which international businesses operate and the activities of management and the role of the manager.
You will learn about the key areas that must be constantly monitored to ensure success. Knowing about these topics is vital to running a successful business whether big, medium or small, whether public, private or third sector.
This module will provide the foundations for understanding the world of International business and what make a successful business going forward.
Areas of study will include introduction to politics and the law, the economy, technological advancement, social and demographic changes and globalisation, as well as management and leadership, business strategy, organisational aspects of business, operations and corporate social responsibility.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Discuss the foundations and nature of International business both verbally and in writing
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Explain the nature of organisations and how they operate in an international environment
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Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the internal and external environment to the organisational design and activities
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Have an understanding of the role leadership and management in successful global businesses of today |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 7.
Understand the nature of organisations and how they operate within their environments |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 7.
Applied knowledge and understanding will be achieved by the use of case study material and written coursework. Students will critically evaluate problems and or issues presented to them using theoretical frameworks introduced in the lecture programme. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Through the use of case studies and coursework students will evaluate ideas, concepts, information and issues within the topic area.
Students will be encouraged to consider their own roles and contribution and those of others when carrying out group work |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Written communication in coursework essay
Use of internet and online library resources when researching written coursework
Oral communication skills in tutorials. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 7.
To work independently and reflect on their own practice. Work effectively as part of group when preparing and presenting casework findings. Planning, organising and prioritising work.
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| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| In line with UWS’ Curriculum Framework, providing a flexible and hybrid, student-centred and inclusive approach to learning and teaching, the module has been designed around the delivery of engaging, activity- and discussion-based workshops, nurtured by meaningful online content, including short videos, reading materials, quizzes, etc. This approach creates more flexibility for students, while also enhancing deeper learning through engagement with peers and teaching staff, both online and in the classroom. This is further supported by the assessment approach adopted, enabling students to develop both academic and employability-focused knowledge and skills within international business — all aligned to the overarching purpose and aims of the programme. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 36 |
| Independent Study | 164 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Needle D (2019) Business in Context. 7th ed. Cengage
Details of further resources, including textbooks, journals and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery in the module handbook and made available via VLE.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Marketing, Innovation, Tourism & Events |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | TBC |
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| Moderator | TBC |
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| External Examiner | TBC |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Online test (50%) |
| Written assignment (50%) This will be in the form of an essay |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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