HU0S032 - Business Administration 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HU0S032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Business Administration | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Callum Evans, Jayde Howard | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Probert, Darren Macey, Jared Davies, Liam Newton, Mary Hedderman, Emma Wheeler, Adam Poole | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable students to understand how organisational aims and objectives can be achieved through focused and well considered business planning. Students will also need to understand how organisational structure, staff selection, development and retention can promote and maintain excellent customer service
Content Summary
People in Organisations: To enable the student to understand the features of formal organisations; the importance of recruitment, selection and training; and the role and importance of motivation in a business.
Business - Customer Service: To enable the student to understand the benefits of good customer service, and the tools and techniques necessary to provide excellent customer service.
Preparing a Business Plan: To enable the student to understand the considerations that need to be taken into account when proposing a new or existing business plan.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 64 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain the key features of a range of organisations and the role an effective Human Resource strategy has in maintaining the organisation's competitive advantage. |
| LO2 | Identify the key considerations that need to be taken into account when proposing a new or changes to an existing business plan. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Expand on your ideas put forward in assessment one to develop a business plan. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Orally present a proposition for a viable business venture | 5 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |