UNIVERSITY COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON

ECN2001 - The Business Of Sport

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Chris Brown
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: A1-A2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework:100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Economics mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BA Business Studies;
Description:
ECN2001, The Business of Sport, is a stage two module. This module considers the factors that have led to this growth and the ways in which both public and private sectors have responded to the growth in the leisure and sports sectors of the UK economy of the 1980s and 1990s. The module looks at the sport/leisure industry from both the perspectives of the suppliers of leisure/sport and the users. The role of sport/leisure in the economy is also investigated as well as the importance of sponsorship within sport.

ECN2002 - Micro/Macro Concepts

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Richard Sanders
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: A2-A3
Pre-requisites: ECN1006 and ECN1009
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam:60% Coursework:40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Economics mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
The module gives those students who have studied Economics at an introductory level the opportunity to consider in more detail microeconomic and macroeconomic models with which they are familiar and to develop their understanding of these models. The emphasis will be on showing how an appreciation of such models can lead to improved application of economic ideas to policy making.

ECN2008 - Development Economics

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Richard Sanders
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: B1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Examination:50% Coursework:50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Third World Development mj, jt, mn Economics mj, jt, m n
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
The module aims to promote an understanding of the economic issues surrounding the process of development in (so-called) Third World Countries. As such it provides a useful and interesting addition to the more mainstream modules for students studying Economics and provides additional perspective for students studying Third World issues in modules offered by Geography, Sociology and Politics.

ECN2010 - Labour Market Dynamics

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Chris Brown
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: W1-W2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn Designated for: E conomics mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Human Resource Management; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BA Business Studies;
Description:
ECN2010, Market Dynamics, is a stage two module primarily aimed at students on the HRM degree. The module aims to provide students with a greater understanding of the dynamic changes that are taking place in the labour market. In issues such as the role of the of the trade union in the modern era are discussed, as is the role of government policies used to encourage wider labour market anticipation. The module represents a mix of theory and empirical applied work.

IBO2001 - Reflective Practice For Placements And The Workplace

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: D3
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework:100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn Management mj, jt , mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BA Business Studies; BA Human Resource Management; BA Advertising With Design; BA Accounting And Finance; BA Marketing; BA Advertising With Public Relations; BA Fashion Marketing; BA Financial Services; BA Retail Marketing; BA Management; BA Entertainment Marketing*; BA Tourism Marketing;
Description:
Student feedback from previous cohorts has pointed to a strong desire among students for formal and structured advice and guidance to help them in the task of securing relevant and appropriate employment during their Placement Year performance and experience. The module will place considerable emphasis on the importance of developing the relevant professional skills and knowledge required to secure employment. In addition the module will consider and explore the understanding and skills required to reflective practice in order to enhance personal, professional and academic learning and development.
Restrictions: Restricted to students intending to take the Placement Year option within their programme of study.

IBO2002 - Strategic Business Analysis

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Craig Meredith
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: C1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam 50% Coursework 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Business mj, jt, mn; Designated for: Accounting mj, jt , mn; Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn; Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Business Studies; BA Human Resource Management; BA Management; BA Business Studies 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended; BA Management - Intensive;
Designated for: BA Financial Services; BA Financial Information Management; BA Accounting And Finance; BA Marketing;
Description:
This module builds upon the study of the external environment and functional aspects of business studies in Level 1. It aims to provide an introduction to strategic decision-making within organisations. This means that the focus of the module is on long-term issues affecting the organisation as a whole. As such, the module will also provide crucial underpinning to many level 3 business dissertations and/or level 3 business modules.

IBO2003 - Operations Management 1

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Tim Peacock
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: B1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Business mj, jt, mn; Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Management; BA Business Studies 4 Year Extended; BA Management - Intensive;
Designated for: BA Business Studies; BA Business Entrepreneurship; BA Human Resource Management;
Description:
The effective management of operations and resources is a crucial management activity. This option will introduce participants to a range of concepts and skills that are viewed as central to effective operations management, planning and decision making. This option has no pre-requisities, but would build upon first year studies relating to issues such as business and marketing and would complement the contents of other second year subjects such as Strategic Business Analysis. This option acts as a foundation for advanced Operations Management and Logistics options in the third and subsequent years of a first degree.

IBO2006 - Issues In Small Business And Entrepreneurship

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Craig Meredith
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot: D1-D2
Pre-requisites: MKT1003 or IBO1002
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Business Entrepreneurship mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Business Entrepreneurship; Fda Enterprise (Business Development);
Designated for: BA Business Studies; Fdsc Equine Management*; BSc Hons Equine Management;
Description:
Most UK businesses are small, and this module focuses on current affecting both them and small business units within larger organisations. Current research and management practice are used in ways that allow students to research areas of personal interest. "Student centred" learning approaches are used including student-led seminars, guided research and discussion forums. Issues typically covered include: internet entrepreneurs and "dot-coms"; profiles of successful entrepreneurs; internationalising a small business; the rolse of SMEs in the UK; influence of government policy and the EU; intrapreneurs in organisations; rural SMEs; social entrepreneurs and community business formation; etc;

IBO2007 - Learning Through Work

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Law mj, jt, mn; Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn; Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Fashion Marketing; Fda Business; BA Management; Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing); Fda Enterprise (Business Development); Fda Travel And Tourism Management; Fda International Trade*; Fda Accounting; Fda Business (Office Administration); BA Hons Business Information Systems 4 Year Extended; BA Business Studies 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Financial Services 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended; BA Retail Marketing - 4 Year Extended; BA Marketing - 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BA Retail Marketing; BA Business Studies; BA Advertising With Design; BA Accounting And Finance; BA Business Entrepreneurship; BA Human Resource Management; BA Marketing; BA Advertising With Public Relations; BA Financial Information Management; BA Financial Services; Hnc Travel And Tourism Management; BA Heritage Management*; BA Entertainment Marketing*; BA Tourism Marketing;
Description:
Work based learning involves a programme of study centred on the learners workplace and job role. The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the opportunity to examine and analyse the specific characteristics, skills and knowledge required to be a successful and effective employee in their particular business sector/type of organisation. To undertake the Aims, Objectives and Learning Contract Plan the learner will be required to focus on particular aspects of their work role and their personal and professional development. They will construct a set of SMART objectives relating to a set of identified Aims which will be negotiated with their tutor. They will develop the skill of reflection and use a structured Learning Contract to identify and demonstrate and evidence their specific knowledge and skills development in relation to one selected objective. The compilation of a Personal Development Log, developed throughout the work based learning experience, will require the learner to identify, analyse and reflect upon their individual personal and professional development. The process will build upon their skills and the reflective practice required in writing Learning Contracts focussed upon their previously estabilshed aims and objectives. The log will be supported by relevant evidence to support the claims within each Learning Contract.
Restrictions: This module may be studied by full-time, part-time or distance learning students. This Work Based Learning module requires the learner to be engaged in a work based learning activity enabling them to meet required module Learning Outcomes. They will also be required to undertake completion of a formal approval process related to their work. This process will be managed by the NBS Centre for Work Based Learning.

IBO2007E - Learning Through Work (Evenings)

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Alistair Sutton
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Hnc Business; Fda Business Part Time; Fda Business (Office Administration);
Designated for:
Description:
The aim of this work based learning module is to provide the student with the opportunity to examine, analyse and relfect upon the specific skills, characteristics and knowledge required to be a successful and effective employee in the particular sector/type of organisation within which they are working. They will use a structured and negotiated approach to setting aims and objectives and to identifying the personal and professional learning and development that has taken place during their work based learning experience.
Restrictions: This module requires the student to be engaged in a work based activity and to undertake completion of a formal process in relation to their role and working environment in order to ensure that the required module outcomes can be met.

IBO2008 - Project And Individual Performance Analysis

IBO2008E - Project Performance And Analysis (Evenings)

IBO2009 - Learning Through International Study

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: 100 credits at level 2
Co-requisites: IBO2008
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BA Business Studies;
Description:
Students taking this module will normally be studying at a Host institution abroad on an approved programme of study. Such students are normally on a recognised exchange programme with a TUON Partner Institution. The main aims of the period of international study are to help students develop a deeper understanding of another culture and to gain the experience of studying in an international environment, alongside other international students from a variety of countries and backgrounds. In addition, students will benefit from being immersed in a different culture and experience first hand what it is like to live independently outside of the UK. The ability to demonstrate cross-cultural competence is an important asset for graduates in a rapidly internationalising business environment.
Restrictions: Restricted to students enrolled on the International Work/Study Placement.

IBO2010 - Operations Management And Quants

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Horacio Soriano Meier
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: None
Compulsory for: Hnd Business; Hnd Business And Finance; Hnd Business And Marketing; Hnd Business And Hrm;
Designated for: Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing); Fda Business;
Description:
It is imperative that any student intending to enter commerce or industry has a thorough grasp of the quantitative methods which underpin the successful functioning of their chosen career, particul- arly if their ultimate aim is to go into management. This module will provide the students with such knowledge and techniques centred upon the areas of Statistical Analysis and Operations Management.

IBO2010E - Operations Management And Quants (Evenings)

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Allan Katwalo
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Hnc Business; Fda Business Part Time; Fda Business (Office Administration);
Designated for: Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing);
Description:
It is imperative that any student intending to enter commerce or industry has a thorough grasp of the quantitative methods which underpin the successful functioning of their chosen career, particularly if their ultimate aim is to go into management. This module will providethe students with such knowledge and techniques centred upon the areas of Statistical Analysis and Operations Management.

IBO2017E - Managing Administration

IBO2020 - Joint Honours Placement Project

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: Successfull completion of 120 credits at stage 2
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for all joint honours awards
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
Work based learning involves following a programme of study centred on the learner's role in the work place and job role. The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the opportunity to focus on how they have personally added value to the organisation during their work based learning experience. This may be through involvement in a particular project, task or activity to which the learner has made a significant contribution and so benefited the organisation. The Learner is also required to reflect upon and identify the knowledge and transferable skills developed during the process and how this experience has given them the opportunity to become more aware in terms of future career choices and improved their employability.
Restrictions: This module is restricted to students on the Joint Honours programme. This Work Based Learning module requires the learner to be engaged in a work based activity enabling them to meet the required module learning outcomes. They will also be required to undertake completion of a formal approval process will be managed by the NBS Centre for Work Based Learning.

IBO2021 - Joint Honours Placement Portfolio

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 2
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of 120 credits at Stage 2
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for all joint honours awards
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
Work based learning involves a programme of study centred on the learner's workplace and job role. The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the opportunity to examine and analyse the specific characteristics, skills and knoweldge required to be a successful and effective employee in their particular business sector/type of organisation. To undertake the Aims, Objectives and Learning Contract Plan the learner will be required to focus on particular aspects of their work role and their personal and professional development. They will construct a set of SMART objectives relating to a set of identified Aims which will be negotiated with their tutor. They will develop the skill of reflection and use a structured Learning Contract to identify and demonstrate and evidence their specific knowledge and skills development in relation to one selected objective. The compilation of a Personal Development Log, developed throughout the work based learning experience, will require the learner to identify, analyse and reflect upon their individual personal and professional development. The process will build upon their skills and the reflective practice required in writing Learning Contracts focussed upon their previously established aims and objectives. The log will be supported by relevant evidence to support the claims within each Learning Contract.
Restrictions: This module is restricted to students on the Joint Honours Programme. This Work Based Learning module requires the learner to be engaged in a work based activity enabling them to meet the required to undertake completion of a formal approval process related to their work. This process will be managed by the NBS Centre for Work Based Learning.

IBO2022 - Management Skills Development