Details - An individual exam (90 minutes) demonstrating Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3

The module will focus on the economic context of business and how competition, the behaviour of financial markets, and government economic policy can influence an organisation. Key microeconomic techniques underlying price determination and profit maximisation decisions will also be considered.
Areas covered will include:

The Macroeconomic Context of Organisations

The Goals and Competitiveness of Organisations

The Market System

The Financial System

When studied as part of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) Accounting and Business, Two Year BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Two Year BA (Hons) Accounting and Business, the successful completion of this module may lead to an exemption from a professional accountancy qualification - for up to date information on accreditation and exemptions please contact the Award Leader.

Module study guide
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module VLE
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet
Plus
Quality newspapers

BPP CIMA text C04 Fundamentals of Business Economics
Gillespie, A. (2011). Foundation of Economics. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions. Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions where students will work individually and in groups on practical exercises to reinforce their learning. The class room delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed.