Unit name | Foundations of Management |
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Unit code | LANG00041 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | QCA-3 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Mr. Sarda |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and 5.0 in each part of the test |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Centre for Academic Language and Development |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This is a 20-credit unit within the International Foundation Programme which aims to provide students with an introduction to the concept of management and will centre around 3 core themes:
Specifically, students will develop an understanding of:
By the end of the unit, students will be able to:
Students will attend 3 hours of study per week. Learning is facilitated in sessions involving a combination of teacher-led input, combined with practical, workshop-style exercises. On-line delivery of materials through Blackboard VLE
Formative assessment:
Summative assessment:
Readings from a range of sources will be used to support and underpin individual activities. However, the following are indicative texts for students wishing for a general reading in the subject:
Edexcel Complete Revision & Practice with Online Edition (CGP A-Level Business, 2019)
Need to Know: Edexcel A-level Business (James, Hammond, 2018)