MN1002 Organisations and Analysis

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Planned timetable

4.00 pm

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Module coordinator

Dr B G L Reid

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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This module examines some of the main analytical approaches and techniques required by managers. It examines how managers can acquire and analyse business data and provides an introduction to financial accounting concepts and techniques. Finally, the integration of these approaches is developed by the use of a case study.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MN1001

Assessment pattern

Exam = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Lecture (x 11 weeks) and Tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

41

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

159

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.