Exam 50% Weighting

1.5 hours

LO 1,2

Examination 50% Weighting

1.5 hours

LO 3,4

To pass this module student must obtain overall 50% marks

Pass criteria

Demonstrates ability to systematically describe a specific organisation in terms of management theories and appropriate contemporary practice.
Provides some critical analysis of operational aspects of same organisation. Reflects adequately on potential improvements to same organisation and is well referenced. In order to pass a module, students need to attain at least a minimum of 40% in all elements of assessment.

Distinction criteria,

Evidences a subtle understanding of the position of the organisation in terms of a range of appropriate theory and contemporary practice.
Focuses upon the critical analysis of relevant operational aspects of the organisation, with appropriate contrast with other organisational forms and practice. Provides a well-supported, reasoned and pragmatic set of recommendations. Evidences wide and appropriate reading in the references supplied.

Topics

Strategic Governance, Risk and Ethics
- Governance and Responsibility
- Internal Control and Review
- Indentifying and Assessing Risk
- Controlling Risk
- Professional Values and Ethics

Strategic Business Analysis
- Strategic Position
- Strategic Choices
- Strategic Action
- Business Process Change
- Information Technology
- Quality Issues
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- People

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 300 learning hours, of this there will be 75 hours of class support and 225 hours of independent and self directed study.

The lectures will enable students to expand on professional accountant roles and responsibilities underpinning theories, professional competencies and the principles. Students will be allocated to small groups for various activities and workshop sessions. Tutorials are used to ensure that students understand the material and its relevance to the programme. Within the module, students will undertake individual presentations. These will be used to highlight understanding of module content, planning and implementation of ideas and innovations, self assessment and reflection, peer/tutor discussion and review.

For each topic, students will engage in preparation and reading prior to each seminar. Students will be asked to share their reading of the topic through discussion with their peer group, present their findings to the seminar group and provide feedback to other students

The VLE (NETED)
The Internet
Word Processing software for use in the coursework
Spreadsheet software like EXCEL/SPSS
Printed and electronic journals.

Core Text
ACCA - P1 (2008) Professional Accountant: Study Text , BPP
ACCA - P1 (2013) Governance, Risk and Ethics: Revision Kit
ACCA - P3 (2008) Business Analysis: Text: Study Text

Recommended Text
Berk, J. & DeMarzo, P. (2007), Corporate Finance, International Edition, Pearson Education.
Mallin, C., (2006), International Corporate Governance: A Case Study Approach, Edward Elgar
Rushton, K., (2008) The Business Case for Corporate Governance (Law Practitioner Series), Cambridge
Cunningham, L.A Law and Accounting


Journal
The Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change
Journal of Accounting Research
Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies information
Journal of Accounting and Public Policy
Journal of Accounting and Economics
Accounting and Business magazine
Tax Journal