Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Module Offerings

6605TECYPC-JAN-PAR

Aims

To introduce students to the role of the manager & the management process, present ideas on the opportunities and challenges in the business environment, and the use of financial information and management within businesses.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The management environment Planning & Organising Monitoring & Controlling Management versus Leadership The nature of financial information and application of accounting concepts The final accounts of limited companies Interpretation of financial statements Long-term financial decision making – NPV, Payback, ARR Short-term financial decision making – costing methods Sources of finance and methods of financing a business
Additional Information:This module introduces fundamental knowledge, skills and tools of management used in a modern, commercial business. The finance element provides sufficient information to enable the student to understand key financial measures used within business and the wider economy. Key to the success of the module is for students to apply the knowledge and skills learnt to business situations and gain from sharing ideas and approaches to a wide range of common business situations.

Assessments

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