Financial Management (Top-Up)

This module provides a framework to allow you to appreciate the issues involved in corporate financial management.  It examines the basic principles of financial management and applies them to the main decisions faced by financial managers.  

Adopting a topical real-world perspective, this module critically considers the relevance and impact of a range of key performance management systems and techniques within a variety of organisational contexts. This module comprises four main sections: [1] Designing Effective Performance Management Systems; [2] Performance Controls - in which both traditional and balanced approaches to performance management are considered; [3] Strategic Controls - in which the theory and practice of strategic performance management are discussed; and [4] Topical Issues and Concerns - in which the important 'current' topics of globalisation and 'future' developments as sustainability and corporate social responsibility are highlighted.

This module will introduce students to the process of writing a live research project, via direct contact with a bank or financial planning firm. The module gives students the opportunity to liaise directly with one of the institutions via the receipt of a project brief. This module will further embed the employability skills required to ensure students are ‘job ready’ on graduation. Students will have the opportunity to liaise directly with firms and to develop a range of skills, including client-relationship management skills. 

This module looks at the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. The module will consider the use of technology to improve traditional activities in finance. 

This module introduces the key rules and regulations of Islamic finance, comparing and contrasting the different accounting treatment of key transactions such as loans, pensions and mortgages. The adoption of Islamic finance rules across the globe will be considered, alongside an evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of using Islamic finance systems.

This module prepares students to understand research papers and synthesise arguments to produce academic writing with a high level of vocabulary and accurate grammar.

This module focuses on the multi-dimensional challenges of leadership and intercultural communication in organisations, both domestically and internationally. It critically examines key theories and models of culture and communication; further, it explores diverse approaches and practices for effective leadership within these cultural contexts.