Year 1
Your studies will focus on key themes of understanding the nature of business including:
organisational forms
the impact of globalisation and global inequality
the shift to a low-carbon economy
the impact of technology and digital disruption
You will gain an insight into the practice of management by using examples of widely-used concepts and techniques in local businesses and the day-to-day role of managers. This will include guest lectures cases and recorded interviews developed in partnership with local organisations.
You will study Global Challenges for Business and The Business of Edinburgh which introduce key concepts of management and business including:
strategy
finance
marketing
management of people
Accounting
You will take an accounting course where you will:
examine the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting
explore the ways in which accounting statements and financial information can be used to improve the quality of decision making
learn how accounting relates to the broader context of the strategic and operational aspects of business
Optional course
The first year allows you the opportunity to study an optional course. This may be in business such as:
Psychological Well-being in Business
Thinking About Business
Planning for a Start-Up
Fundamentals of Programming for Business Applications
However you can choose an option from other schools within the university (subject to availability and timetabling constraints). Examples include:
languages
art
history
economics
psychology
literature
sociology
geography
mathematics
Year 2
You will broaden your knowledge of essential business subjects through the compulsory study of statistical analysis and data interpretation as well as organisational behaviour and human resource management.
Optional course
You can choose from optional courses in a range of disciplines such as:
finance
marketing
innovation and entrepreneurship
organisation studies
international business
business analytics
understanding and delivering public services
HR management
business economics
business simulation
You may also choose other courses or continue with your studies in other subject areas from other schools (subject to availability and timetabling constraints).
Year 3
As you progress to the Honours level you will take a compulsory course in Strategic Management and help prepare for your Dissertation (in Year 4) by extending your Business Research Methods training.
You will continue to specialise in your chosen area of business and study applications of human resource management.
Optional courses
You will also choose two or more specialist Honours courses in business building on the knowledge and skills you gained in your Year 2 for example:
global business
finance
marketing
innovation and entrepreneurship
business economics
It is also possible to choose one or two Honours courses in other subject areas from other schools subject to meeting the pre-requisite requirements availability and timetabling constraints.
Year 4
Your Management Honours Dissertation is central to year 4. You will conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choosing that is closely linked to your degree programme.
Your Dissertation will give you the opportunity to develop skills such as:
advanced project management
critical-thinking skills
cognitive skills
analytical skills
creativity
evaluative and written communication skills
developing building and presenting arguments to a wider audience
You will be allocated a Dissertation advisor who will offer advice and guidance throughout your Management Honours Dissertation. You can also attend Dissertation support sessions and hangouts where you can:
share your experiences
learn from each other
get timely advice from the Dissertation team
As in Year 3 you will take at least two more specialist Honours courses in human resource management employment law or business ethics and one or two Honours courses in other subject areas.
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