MN2002 Management 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 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

3.00 pm, Mon, Thur, Fri

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S F Mansell

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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This module comprises two components and further develops the analytical skills and insights required for Management. Firstly, The Management Kaleidoscope examines some of the alternative perspectives on Management and the changing policy and business environment for organisations. It will explore the emergence of alternative organisational forms, such as community ownership or co-operatives and look at the growth of hybrid organisational forms and practises. Secondly, the Analysis of Financial Data component builds on module MN1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting which introduced some popular accounting techniques. This component addresses three aspects of finance including personal, corporate/business and public/government. Historical accounts, contemporary issues, case studies from around the world and considerations for future finance will be presented.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MN2001

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 lectures (x 11 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 6 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

39

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

Guided independent study hours

161

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

Awards

Golden Dandelion Award for excellence in Education for Sustainable Development

This module puts the human and non-human relationship in focus by challenging management and organisations as well as equipping students with critical thinking tools. It introduces students to vegan business and economy and fills an important gap in the discussion of how management can be sustainable. This module has been awarded the Golden Dandelion Award in 2022.

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