BUSL701 – Leadership for Strategic Managers (15 credits)
This module critically examines the role of leadership in Strategic Management with reference to basic concepts, principles and major analytical approaches that are utilised in strategic decision making. Through theoretical and empirical approaches to strategy, this module prepares managers and leaders to successfully overcome challenges in the dynamic & complex world of commerce.
BUSL702 – Strategic Finance (15 credits)
This module aims to provide managers a basic overview of the accounting equation, preparing financial statements, accounting cycle, appraisal & familiarity with the content of published annual accounts, financial ratio analysis and an introduction to aspects of costing &management accounts.
BUSL703 – Corporate Governance and Globalization (15 credits)
The aim of this unit is to provide a sound understanding of the concept of Corporate Governance within the organisation. The unit also offers learners the opportunity to become familiar with ongoing global best practices in Corporate Governance and gain a new perspective of the impact of good Corporate Governance practices on an organisation & its strategic direction.
BUSL704 – Strategic Project Management (15 credits)
This unit aims to equip learners with the fundamental methodologies, modelling & analytical techniques for the design and implementation of projects across a wide range of sectors. The unit will help to derive an understanding of how effective Project Management contributes to organisational success.
BUSL705 – Strategic Operations Issues (15 credits)
This unit aims to introduce learners to the core concepts of Operations Management. Learners will gain an understanding of the principles of Lean, Just In Time, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma & Supply Chain Management and their applications across diverse organisational contexts.
BUSL706 – Strategic Marketing (15 credits)
This unit aims to provide an introduction to key marketing concepts including market orientation, customer acquisition, market offering & design, positioning, brand management, and the customer experience. Learners will gain knowledge & skills to ethically manage the process of identifying problems, analysing market-related opportunities, and developing strategies to reach the audience across different contexts.
BUSL707 – Entrepreneurship for Strategic Managers (15 credits)
This unit aims to advance learners’ understanding of concepts & principles of entrepreneurship. Key areas of study include conceptualisation, innovation, strategy & operations, financing, managing, and marketing sustainable ventures that generate wealth for individuals &communities.
BUSL708 – Strategic Management and Planning (15 credits)
This unit aims to offer learners an insight into Strategic Management & Planning and different tools & frameworks that aid the same. A clearly defined strategic direction is essential for any organisation to ensure seamless continuity and long-term growth.
Optional Modules
BUSL709 – Strategic Human Resource Management (15 credits)
This unit aims to analyse Human Resource Management (HRM) policies and practices in contemporary organisations in areas of human resource planning, recruitment of employees, training & development, performance management, remuneration & benefits and assessing the effectiveness of HRM. Diversity, ethics, sustainable HRM, and legal considerations are also explored.
BUSL710 – Personal Leadership Development (15 credits)
This unit aims to explore leadership in relation to three aspects: leading self, leading others & leading change. The unit also provides learners with an understanding of the “Manager’s Toolkit” essential to drive strategy to effectively achieve organisational objectives outlined in the strategic roadmap. The transferable skills learned in this module may benefit the learner during the course as well as in future leadership roles.