Year 2, Component 03

Operations Management is concerned with how organisations produce goods and/or services. Since the production of goods and/or services is the reason why organisations exist, it is clear that the effective and efficient management of operations is a central concern for all managers, regardless of the size or sector location of their organisation.

Gain a more advanced understanding of the international context which helps to shape the strategies and operations of organisations, and explore some of the current issues and challenges facing organisations within the international business environment. In particular, you focus on international political economy, covering the major economic systems in the world, and tracing the historical evolution of the global order.

Gain insight into how social economy enterprises operate and achieve long-term impact. This module explores the internal and external ecosystems that shape social economy organisations, examining factors such as leadership, governance and decision-making, alongside the wider social, economic and geographical contexts in which they operate. You’ll learn how local, national and international support structures influence sustainability and success, developing a holistic understanding of what enables social economy enterprises to thrive.

This module aims to develop your understanding of leadership in organisations. You explore a range of traditional and current leadership theories and relate these to business and managerial practice. You also examine business ethics and develop your team working, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Explore how marketing can be used as a powerful tool for positive social change. This module introduces social marketing and examines how marketing principles are applied to influence behaviour on issues such as environmental sustainability and public health. You’ll develop practical skills in researching, planning and delivering effective campaigns, while critically evaluating real-world case studies, ethical considerations and the role of social marketing as a distinct and impactful professional practice.

Explore the foundations of Human Resource Management and its role in shaping today’s organisations. This module introduces the origins and development of HRM, tracing the evolution of HR practice from welfare and personnel management to its strategic role in contemporary workplaces. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how HR policies and practices have developed and how they continue to influence organisational performance and employee wellbeing.

This course examines the social, political and ethical questions raised by artificial intelligence. Students explore how AI shapes power, decision making and human values, and learn to critically assess its impact on society from philosophical and political perspectives.