Component

MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
MSc Management options

Year 1, Component 04

BE167-7-AU or BE168-7-AU
BE167-7-AU
Accounting and Finance for Managers
(20 CREDITS)

It is essential for any manager to be able to analyse the performance of companies and take financial decisions. This module will start by examining how publicly available information can aid in analysing the performance of companies, and critically evaluating the limitations of financial performance measures. This part of the module will cover the contents of the annual report, preparation of main financial statements and evaluating the financial performance of companies based on publicly available information. The second part of the module will critically examine a range of issues that relate to financial and managerial decision-making, including cost behaviour, capital investment decisions, cost volume profit analysis and budgeting.

BE168-7-AU
Sustainability Accounting, Accountability and Management
(20 CREDITS)

For far too long, sustainability has been left at the background of decision-making in businesses, resulting in a huge impact on the planet. As the world begins to place a higher priority on sustainable practices, it becomes increasingly important that you as a student are aware of the different existing and emerging models of sustainable accounting, accountability, and management. This module will provide you with an understanding of these emerging practices and how they are working to impact the unfolding global crisis.

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