The assessment consists of two elements:

1. 1. Mid-Term Exam - Multiple Choice Question (1 hour) (30%) (LO 1&2)
2. Term-End Exam – (2 hours) (70%) (LO 1&2).

This module will address the following aspects of business:

• Overview of business activities and organisations.
• Business functions; marketing, production, finance.
• Change and competition; human resources.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different types of business organisations and business practices
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Apply knowledge and understanding of business practices, concepts, theories and techniques to business organisations
Application

3. Present explanations, develop arguments, understand their implications and draw conclusions; make judgements, recommendations and decisions
Analysis

The module presents contextual and explanatory material, together with recommended reading in lectures. The content of the lectures introduces and explores a range of business concepts/ideas/principles that are presented and discussed in tutorials. Lecture and tutorial based-learning are complemented by assessed formative exercises.

Access to library and IT resources
An advanced learner's English dictionary

The tutor will be able to recommend useful books to help you with your studies. As for the material for your topic itself, you'll find your information largely from the university library and the Internet.