FdA Business

PETR1004
Organisational Behaviour

This module considers how organisational behaviour and attitude influences the behaviour of individuals and groups at work. The module will use a range of theories and managerial approaches to analyse and explain human behaviour at work.

PETR1005
Marketing Fundamentals

The module introduces new marketing students to the fascinating world of modern marketing. It will analyse the major trends and forces impacting marketing and focus on how customer value and engagement is created in the digital and social age.

PETR1085
Economics for Business

The module introduces students to the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics in a regional, national and global context. Students will be expected to analyse the impact of supply and demand, identify a range of market structures and discuss a range of macroeconomic variables that impact upon the UK and global markets.

PETR1083
Developing Graduate Skills in Business

The module seeks to encourage enthusiasm for life-long learning; and to facilitate productive reflection on previous learning experiences and future plans. The module is designed to enable students to demonstrate that they have all the qualities and transferable skills necessary to produce appropriate academic work and for future employment

PETR1003
Law for Business

PETR2003
Sustainability In Business

This module will provide students with an introduction into sustainability in a business context. Students will study the concepts of environmental, economic and social sustainability and how this benefits businesses and consumers. The module will make use of case students to highlight how this has been successfully achieved, and also highlight the impacts of businesses not abiding by these principles.

PETR2052
Human Resource Management

This module will provide learners with the principals and theories of human resource management. The module will focus on the employer need for a flexible workforce and the importance of training and staff development.

PETR1084
Business Accounting

The module introduces students to the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics in a regional, national and global context. Students will be expected to analyse the impact of supply and demand, identify a range of market structures and discuss a range of macroeconomic variables that impact upon the UK and global markets.

PETR2004
Enterprise and Innovation

The focus of this module is the generic skills required when starting up a business, including the development of innovation in organisations. The module will cover a range of business start-upconcerns from initial business ideas to legal requirement. The module examines characteristics of an innovative organisation and contextualises strategic options, including the cultural shift from operational to strategic thinking.

PETR2053
Research Methods

The module introduces students to the formal methods of advanced research, and allows the completion of a research project. The principals of research covered in this module will adequately prepare students for level 6 dissertation work.

PETR2054
Corporate Strategy and Risk

This module introduces the theory and practice of strategic planning. It explores the nature of business strategy and policy-making aimed at attaining and sustaining a competitive advantage. The interrelationships between functions and the total value system will be scrutinised. Emphasis is placed on the application of a range of planning models and reflection upon the development of graduate skills in the workplace.

PETR2013
Financial Management

This module is designed to develop an understanding of the sources of finance and costing information required by a business and the issues facing managers when making decisions regarding financial resources. Students will be expected to evaluate the role of the stock exchange in the provision of finance and analyse investment appraisal techniques when investing in capital expenditure.