The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of legislative frameworks that contributed to the design of risk assessment plans in organisations and learn the basics of ISO standards. ISO is a universally recognised international standard that provides principles and guidelines on risk management. These standards provide principles, a framework, and a process for managing risk that can be used by any organisation. The learners will become aware of the principles of the ISO standards.

• Understanding the concept of Operational Risk

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• Understanding The Risk Models

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• Standards And Approaches Of Operational Risks

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• FUNDAMENTALS OF RISK MANAGEMEN

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The critical examination of strategy in relation to the setting and continuous improvement of performance standards; the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of risk management; all aspects of risk management are considered including, but not limited to, health and safety, environmental and security; planning and alignment of risk objectives with other corporate strategies.

• Understanding Risk Management Principles

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• Key Legislative Frameworks Influencing Risk Management Decisions

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• Understanding Risk Management Standards

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• Risk Management Policy and Procedures

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In this unit, learners will look at the modern organisational requirement of governance leading to the evaluation of good practice relating to company affairs. This unit provides the learner with an understanding of the effect of legislation and global integration on decisions, policies, processes and activities undertaken by organisations.

• Understanding the Foundations of Business Ethics

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• Analysing Ethical Theories And Their Relevance In Ethical Practice

   

• Identifying and Resolving Common Business Ethics Problem Areas

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• Understanding Ethical Governance Perspectives

   

• Business Ethics, Corporate Governance and Organizational Behaviour

   

• CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

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The aim of this unit is to help learners develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of managing risks in business organisations and enable them to develop an effective risk management plan and review risk financing options.

• The Function of Risk Management in Organizations

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• Understanding Business Risks

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• Understanding Risk Control Through Risk Financing

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• Risk Assessment and its impact on Business

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• Analysing Risk Environmental

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This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the core concepts and tools used to build modern risk analysis models. It introduces learners to the foundations of risk analysis. These core concepts are then combined to explore a number of modern risk analysis modelling techniques. This unit will provide learners with the skills needed to apply these techniques in real-life situations.

• Understanding Consumer Decision Making Dynamics And Risks

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• Country Risk Analysis, International Banking and Trade Finance

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• Risk Identification and Analysis

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The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to prepare for various types of academically based management research through the development and design of a research proposal. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within the context of the business environment.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

    

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

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• Selecting a Research Topic

   

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

   

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

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• Developing conceptual Framework

   

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• Research Strategy and Design

   

• Research Methods I

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• Research Methods II

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• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

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• Research Methods: Data Analysis

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• Research Proposal and Writing Up

   

• Research Ethics

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• QUIZ - Advanced Research Methods

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The Global Finance and Strategy course delves into how globalization shapes the business landscape and how financial strategies can support organizational success. Students will develop the ability to analyze financial consequences, assess global risks, and make informed investment decisions. The course integrates practical tools and theoretical insights to help businesses thrive in a globalized world.

• Understanding The Global Business Landscape

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• Developing Strategies to Enhance Organisational Value

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• Understanding the Role of Strategic Decisions and their Financial Impact

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• Understanding Sources of Finance & Techniques to Manage Global Risk

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• Understanding Potential Investment Decisions & Global Strategies

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• Global Finance And Strategy

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The module on Investment Analysis aims to equip the learner with the key concepts of financial instruments traded on the market.

• Introduction to Investment Analysis

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• CASE STUDY - Inflation Considerations for Stock and Bond Investments

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• Analysis of Bonds, Forward and Futures

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• Stock Investment and Portfolio Management

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• CASE STUDY - Anglian Water Investment Portfolio

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• Principles of Taxation

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• Investment Risk Management

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• Investment Analysis

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The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of planning and managing the use of an organisation’s financial resources. Learners will understand the importance of attaining business objectives and maximizing shareholder return. Learners will gain a working knowledge of business strategy design and the production of comprehensive business plans.

• Understanding cost system and its classification

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• Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

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• CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

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• Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

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• CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

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• Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

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• CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

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• Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

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• Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

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• CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

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• Understanding the Working Capital Management

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• Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

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• QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

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The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of how managers can position and execute business strategy appropriately. This will involve an in-depth study of the strategic auditing process and related procedures. Learners will be able to understand and apply suitable investigative techniques to both positive and negative environments.

• Understanding Audit strategy and process

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• Historic and Current Audit Process and Procedure

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• Understanding Risks and Current Development in Auditing

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• QUIZ - Strategic Audit

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The aim of this unit is to allow learners to gain an in-depth understanding of working capital and working capital management.

• Concepts in Cash Management, Receivables, and Inventory Management

   

• Assessment of Working Capital and Lending Methods

   

• Exploring the Concept of Working Capital Management

   

• Understanding the Working Capital Investment Policies

   

• QUIZ-Working Capital Management

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