Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
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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.
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