3B030E - Business in Action 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 3B030E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Business in Action | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Jayde Howard | ||
| Module Team: | Liam Newton | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
Content Summary
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 56 |
| Guided Study | 154 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Formative assessment | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Display an understanding of the core functions of business – HR, Marketing, Operations and Finance – and apply them to the context of a new startup business |
| LO2 | Confidently present a complex idea to a business audience using suitable visuals to support effective communication |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | This module includes one assessed individual presentation at the end of the module. Students will be set a challenge at the start of the module to develop a profitable business, and will have to develop a plan for the business over the course of the module – to be presented in the final week in the form of a pitch to a potential investor in the business | 10 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |