Global Enterprise BA (Hons)

You gain an understanding of the way in which accounting is used in the external evaluation of organisations and develops the ability to use accounting and finance techniques in decision making, control, management and adding value to performance.

You will decide if companies should be global citizens and to what extent. You will explore this by looking at some of the biggest challenges the world faces as identified by the United Nations (global compact): anti-corruption; poverty; the environment; labour (such as sweatshops); human rights.

Working aboard is a rewarding yet challenging experience. This module prepares you to deal with various work/life scenarios and challenges you may face in your transnational experience. As identifying, analysing and addressing business problems are essential skills for transnational entrepreneurs and global managers, the module enables you to virtually collaborate with a group of students from overseas institutions to work on solutions for an assigned business problem posed by one of the invited experienced entrepreneurs

You are introduced to basic economic theories of markets and competition along with aspects of the wider business environment, including government policy and the macro-economy. These ideas are then applied to the practical analysis of markets using segmentation, targeting, and positioning framework.

You become more aware of your own personal and professional development through reflection and interaction with peers. Drawing on related theories, you understand the importance of personal development and develop skills to enhance your future employability.

You study some of the general principles of business management, particularly in the context of structure, culture, leadership, organisational behaviour, the business environment and the impact of these areas operationally. You are also introduced to the concept of strategic management with an emphasis on organisational resource and competency. And you consider the impact of organisational behaviour on overall business effectiveness, examining the role of the individual within the organisation and exploring motivation, perception and personal impact.

In a world of relentless and fast paced change the most important question for any company is ‘are we agile?’ In other words are we able to deal with new situations and changes quickly and successfully. For many the answer is no. In this module you will learn how to get to yes through the greatest resource available: people. You will develop knowledge and understanding of why much of management is no longer fit for purpose (management 1.0), and how a new alternative is emerging (management 2.0) is an alternative fit for the 21st century.

You develop an understanding of the main issues affecting international business in the global economy and explore topics including globalisation, trade, economic growth and development. You focus specifically on examining these topics across different cultures. As the module progresses you become able to differentiate cultural variations and the impact of cultural difference on individuals and key organisations. You also have the opportunity to study a culture of your choice in-depth.

This module is delivered as an interactive learning experience, enabling you to work internationally and collaboratively to develop an enterprising mindset and to identify some of the skills and attributes required in both intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship. You are encouraged to think in an enterprising fashion, learning new approaches to adapt and enhance your individual style. You work as part of an international team (collaborate with students from overseas institutions) to develop a sustainability business idea, and hear from experienced external practitioners.

You apply appropriate academic knowledge and skills to plan, conduct and present a self-managed phase of transnational work-based practices, through a transnational internship, a study activity at an overseas HEI, or international market analysis to propose a new business idea. You present your work in a conference towards where you have input from other students, teaching staff and business experts.

You implement all of your entrepreneurial and business management knowledge and skills gained during the course, and reflect on your own transnational mobility research and work experience. In achieving, you develop skills in, and knowledge of, research design and analysis incorporating different methodologies. You independently plan, conduct and present a self-managed, research-informed work-based project as transnational entrepreneurs and global managers through a start-up project or an onsite or remote internship.

You develop the ability to define problem areas for research, outline a suitable approach to investigate such problems, and report the findings of the investigation. Through discrete, identifiable work-related activities focused on enhancing organisational knowledge and innovation, you develop personal and professional knowledge through a process of reflection, critical thinking and action. You demonstrate an autonomous approach to professional learning and development within a work-based context to enhance your employability.

You gain an insight into developing and implementing emerging technologies in relation to information management and the technological aspects of business enterprise. You learn how these technologies affect all organisations in a wider business and technology context.

This module draws on innovation management theories combined with contemporary technology management and linking them up to changes in the organisational environment and organisational structures. It will focus on developing knowledge and skills necessary for understanding innovation and innovation management problems in contemporary businesses, involving technology advancement and new markets generation.

You gain knowledge and experience of business in society and how to implement responsible leadership for organisational sustainability. You will review the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and work with stakeholders, analysing the macro environment and providing evidence-based solutions to overcome a problem in society.