This module is offered in the context of a multi-disciplinary programme that requires students to both demonstrate appropriate appreciation of disciplines which are foreign to them (including an understanding of current research and research methods, an awareness of the current limits of knowledge in that discipline) and an appreciation of the possibilities of multi- and inter-disciplinary research opportunities.
The purpose of the module is to develop students’ ability to undertake research in human geography by building on what they have learnt related to methods and research design in Geog2008 and practice-based learning on a fieldtrip and associated lectures, practicals and tutorial teaching. The module will give them practical experience of carrying out research to ensure they have practical research experiences that ready them for GGES3012 - the Undergraduate dissertation. Through the practical experience of undertaking group research project as part of a fieldcourse, a range of research skills including design, methodology and data analysis will be learnt.
This module will equip students with the central concepts of macroeconomics, building on the foundations laid in ECON1021 Principles of Macroeconomics. Students will gain a clear understanding of the equilibrium behaviour of economies at the macro level. That is national level, using aggregate output or GDP as an outcome of interest. The module will distinguish between long run and short run macroeconomic behaviour and it will introduce student to theories of economic growth as well as of short run fluctuations. Throughout the module a focus is placed on the role of economic policy for macroeconomic outcomes and on understanding the patterns behind economic booms and busts and the effects of different fiscal and monetary policies.
This module will familiarise students with the central concepts of microeconomics, building on the foundations laid in ECON1001/ECON1003. Students will gain a clear understanding of the role of the price mechanism in organising economic activity and of choice in strategic situations. To this end the module will offer a rigorous treatment of supply and demand in markets, individual choice and strategic behaviour, concepts of market equilibrium and the evaluation of equilibrium outcomes in terms of social desirability and possible roles for policy intervention, Throughout the module will focus on examples and applications such as the free rider problem.
The module will provide students with an understanding of the nature of accounting practices and taxation of international activities. With respect to accounting it emphasises the importance of a country’s cultural, social, economic, legal and political environment in determining the nature of the rules and regulations which govern its financial reporting practices. In this respect, the problems of financial reporting diversity across countries as a result of the increasing internationalisation of business are explored. Attempts to harmonise/internationalise accounting practices by various international organisations are also examined. Aspects of multinational financial management are also examined. International transactions and organisations provide challenges for both mangers and tax authorities. Taxation can influence various aspects of an organisational including its structure, locations and internal management and control. In this context recent developments in international taxation will be examined.
Consideration of people management must increasingly be cross-national comparative and international in complexion. This exciting new agenda is challenging and problematic. This module examines international developments and comparative difference in the management of human resources, and explores how managers of people may conceive and use the ‘strategic space’ (Vernon (2006) cited in Brewster et al (2016)) they have to productively shape employment relationships in an international environment.
This module is focused on banking, as opposed to financial market or accounting and finance-related courses otherwise on offer in the MBA. Students will learn about the 'micro' side of banking, including financial institutions, instruments and techniques, such as hedging, or bank regulation. In addition, the module covers the 'macro' side of banking, which is how banking is connected to and influenced by the economy.
Banks are at the heart of the global financial system. This module strives to link the theory and practice of banking in a real-world setting. Considerable attention is given to the vast array of risks that banks face and this is achieved by learning about the management and measurement of these various risks. Also, the module looks at financial/banking crises and the impact that these have on the wider economy especially over the past number of years since the global financial crisis of 2008. This module also covers how to measure bank performance and looks in detail at the case for banking regulation. Finally, this module will cover some recent trends in banking activities including sustainability and green banking and disrupted financial technologies (Fintech).
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The module introduces key theories of international business, including the determinants and the impact of international trade, foreign market entry strategy and regional integration. This theoretical understanding will then be illustrated and examined by reference to the way multinational companies develop and implement their international strategies. Particular attention will be devoted to the role played by the international business environment and to key strategic management issues such international marketing and HR strategies.
