Curriculum Outline

Introduction to Economics and Environmental Analysis

This module provides an overview of economics and establishes a foundation and vocabulary for future courses. It gives an applied, practical introduction to macroeconomics and microeconomics. At the macro-economic level the course helps the student understand how the economy functions, and what impact changes in the economy may have on the individual and the organization, as well as the impact of the global economy. At the microeconomic level the course examines how individuals and firms make economic decisions. This knowledge becomes the basis of understanding key concepts of supply, demand and pricing, as well as average and marginal costs and breakeven analysis. Students will learn basic macroeconomic concepts that will form the foundation for the general business education to understand the impact of the economy on an individual and business.

Emphasis will be placed on relating economic principals to discuss current events in the environment to understand local and international economic issues.

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Introduction to Accounting and Finance

This module introduces accounting with an emphasis on the relationships between business events and financial statements. The primary objective is to develop students who can explain how any given business event will affect the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. This objective also includes an understanding of the accounting cycle, accounting terminology, collection of accounting data, data entry into the accounting system, and the basic financial accounting statements.

The introduction to finance will cover integrating concepts of corporate finance with investments and the money/capital markets. The fundamental financial and operating decisions made by a firm are explored. Major topics include capital budgeting, cost of funds, financial analysis and planning; security valuation and capital market theory; capital budgeting; short- and long-term financing; and working capital management. A combination of problem-solving and case-study methodologies are used.

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Accounting

Finance

Management Principles and Practices

This module aims to develops a detailed appreciation of the functional areas that underpin the study of Management and to provide a developmental framework for critical review. The module seeks to examines the discipline of management from both a theoretical and a practical perspective, as well as equipping students with a sound understanding of the business environment within which commercial and non-commercial organizations operate. Particular emphasis is placed on examining the interaction between organisational strategy, values and ethics in the process of management.

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Marketing Management

This module is designed to provide a general framework to students about the elements of marketing analysis that incorporates marketing environment analysis, customer analysis, competitor analysis and company analysis. This insight also familiarizes students with generic business strategies and strategic marketing decisions for the profitable delivery of superior value to customers. Further, the curriculum helps in enhancing the student’s problem-solving and decision-making abilities in strategic areas of marketing. We find today that the Value proposition of the offering, along with an efficient delivery system, helps companies to achieve competitive advantage. This module is designed to equip students with crucial decision making abilities that may sustain a company's profitability.

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Students will follow a general introduction to the basic principles of marketing management, will follow some case studies and will then embark on a Marketing Strategy Simulation.

Research Methodology

This module aims to equip students with the skills necessary to carry out a body of sustained, advanced research in the field of International Business Management. Students will be expected to develop their knowledge of the nature of research from both an academic and practical perspective and will develop a broad understanding of the methodology of research.

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This module is intended as a pre-requisite to the Dissertation module. Students will undertake a formal lecture programme aimed at furthering their development of the skills necessary for effective research. In agreement with the module tutor, the students will select an appropriate area for research within the Business Management arena. The module will cover the following areas:

International Business Environment

The aim of this module is to critically review the key elements in the international business environment and by employing a comparative framework, develop a detailed appreciation of the principles and practices arising from international management. The module aims to equip students with a detailed appreciation of current globalisation issues and the strategic context of cross border transactions.

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Managing People in Organisations

This module seeks to examine the nature of organisational behaviour and human resources management from both an individual and corporate prospective and will provide students with a comprehensive appreciation of the importance of work psychology. The module will provide students with a detailed understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of organisational behaviour as well as appreciating the interface of ethics and human psychology in the work place.

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Strategic Management

This module aims to analyse the operation of strategic management from initial analysis through to implementation. The module will provide students with a comprehensive appreciation of the formulation and development of strategy from both an organisational and individual perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing the student’s facility for managing strategy in the international business context.

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Operations & Supply Chain Management

The aim of this module it to critically examine the nature of operations management from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Students will be equipped with a detailed understanding of both operating strategies and the use of process technology. The module will emphasise the application of supply chain management techniques within the context of outsourcing relationships and diverse trend networks.

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Professional Skills and Personality Development Program (Not for Credit)

The Professional Skills and Personality Development Program is exclusively designed to cater to soft skill requirements of the Corporate World. This program is intended for Post Graduate students and other professionals to help them in cracking job interviews and grooming them to succeed in a professional environment. Under the programme you will be going through a series of exercises to transform into an effective speaker and presenter. There would be specialized Group discussion and interview modules, designed according to the usual recruitment practices of the corporate world. There would be exercises/presentations to help you know the improvement points. There will be sessions on resume formation to create a quality resume.

The program is additionally designed to breed public speaking skills among the participants so that they can speak with confidence and give expression to their true personality. It is designed keeping in mind the needs, knowledge, ambitions of students doing the professional course with the Mountbatten Institute.

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About the Group Business Plan

This module is designed to help the aspiring manager develop a comprehensive business plan for a new venture. Core functions covered include: the executive summary, description of the business, including aims and objectives, key personnel and roles, market analysis and strategy, business models and operations, including control systems, resources and projected financial performance.

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Participants are required to produce a business plan of no more than 12 pages in length. Students may add appendices containing additional detail.

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