ACCOUNTING AG105 Introduction to Finance and Financial Statistics Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year The class provides an introduction to finance, covering the basic theories of financial markets, corporate finance and investment, financial management, personal finance, security analysis and statistical applications in finance. This class provides the foundations for the Business Finance course.

AG111 Accounting Technologies Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year This class is designed to provide an introduction to accounting for those students who intend to study accounting or accounting and finance in subsequent years. It assumes no prior knowledge. It ensures that, in combination with other classes, the accreditation requirements of professional accountancy bodies are met.

AG207 Intermediate Financial Accounting

Credit 20 Level 2 Semester 1 The class will discuss selected topics in the preparation of financial statements for external publication. The subjects selected will be issues that provide an opportunity to explore various facets of the regulation of financial reporting. It will also ensure that, in combination with other classes, the accreditation requirements of professional accountancy bodies are met. The first aspect of study will be the process of preparing a set of financial statements in a form suitable for publication. This requires some understanding of a host of often complicated rules governing the computation and disclosure of accounting numbers. It also develops skills in handling complex calculations and communicating the results in a clear way. The second aspect of study will be the processes and pressures that have led to the rules governing accounting. This will provide an opportunity to place the practice and the regulation of accounting in a social context. Finally, the class will discuss some of the alternatives to the traditional, historical cost-based accounting model. This is an important element because accounting standard setters are continually moving towards value based models. AG 209 Taxation 20 Credits 10 ECTS Credits Semester 2 Rationale (including Peer/External comment) Although taxation is not required for accreditation purposes, students who are going on to complete professional exams will certainly find this class very useful. It is also a useful class for accounting students who will work in industry/ practice and will require knowledge of UK Tax Law. The tax class is to be an option for 2nd and 3rd year students.

Class description/introduction (including cohesion with rest of course) This class will cover income tax, capital allowances, capital gains tax, corporation tax and Value Added Tax. The principles of each tax will be taught, thus enabling students to perform computations as well as understand the tax system infrastructure and administration of tax in the UK. Class aims The aim of the class is to ensure students have a deep understanding of the UK tax system, can perform accurate tax computations and be in a position to advise on tax planning issues. AG210 Business Finance Credit 20 Level 2 Semester 1 The class will study the investment appraisal, capital structure, the cost of capital, and payout policy decisions of the firm through a series of lectures, tutorial workshops and computer labs. This builds on introductory investment appraisal, cost of capital and portfolio theory material covered in AG105 Introduction to Finance and Financial Statistics and AG151 Introduction to Finance and Accounting. The class will also introduce students to new material on corporate financial policy including capital structure, payout policy, mechanisms for raising equity finance, and issues in corporate investment, such as international capital budgeting, and mergers & acquisitions. These topics will provide an intermediate setting for further study in honours courses. The class will also build on the content covered in first year finance through spreadsheet applications of real world practical problems in finance. AG208 Intermediate Management Accounting Credit 20 Level 2 Semester 2 This class is designed to provide the students with a deeper understanding of the concepts and practice of Management Accounting. It builds on the first year class Accounting Foundations and ensures that, in combination with other classes, the accreditation requirements of professional accountancy bodies are met The aim of this class is to provide students with the tools and techniques to enable them to use accounting information to assist management in decision-making and with the planning and controlling of an organisation’s activities. AG304 Advanced Accounting 1 Credit 20 Level 3 Semester 1 (is subject to change) Rationale (including Peer/External comment) This class builds upon the proposed intermediate classes in financial and management accounting. It replaces the existing 15 credit core class AG301 Advanced Financial Accounting and elements of the existing 15 credit class AG300 Management Decision Making & Control and is offered as part of the core of compulsory classes in Accounting. The primary justification for this class is that it will deal with material that is a vital element of any degree programme in accounting and provide a foundation for the honours year programme. An important secondary objective is to cover topics that are mandated by external accountancy bodies whose accreditation is a major consideration for students choosing this programme.

Class description/introduction (including cohesion with rest of course) In order to cover a wider breadth of accounting knowledge and to demonstrate the links between accounting topics, the class integrates the study of financial and managerial accounting. It will also ensure that, in combination with other classes, the accreditation requirements of professional accountancy bodies are met. The core of the class will cover financial accounting topics and be focused on the preparation of financial statements for external publication. The subjects selected will be issues that provide an opportunity to explore various facets of the regulation of financial reporting. The topics covered will be at an advanced level and will be subject to some change as the practice of financial accounting develops. The class will however include a significant coverage of the preparation of consolidated financial statements, which is an area of vital practical and theoretical importance in accounting. In order to cover a wider breadth of accounting knowledge and to demonstrate the links between a variety of accounting topics the class will also incorporate seminars to examine the role of management accounting in organisational problem solving, performance measurement and rewards AG 305 Advanced Accounting 2 Credit 20 Level 3 Semester 2 Rationale (including Peer/External comment) This class replaces the existing 15 credit class 40320 Auditing and elements of the existing 15 credit class AG300 Management Decision Making & Control and is offered as part of the core of compulsory classes in Accounting. The primary justification for this class is that it will deal with material that is an important element of any degree programme in accounting and provide a foundation for the honours year programme. A secondary objective is to cover topics that are mandated by external accountancy bodies whose accreditation is a major consideration for students choosing this programme. Class description/introduction (including cohesion with rest of course) In order to cover a wider breadth of accounting knowledge and to demonstrate the links between accounting topics, the class incorporates the study of audit and managerial accounting. It will also ensure that, in combination with other classes, the accreditation requirements of professional accountancy bodies are met. The class will focus heavily, but not exclusively, upon the external audit of company accounts. It will place this process in its social and economic context. It will cover enough of the audit gathering process to meet external accreditation requirements, but will concentrate on the more interesting questions of the effects of audit and the management of the process. The class will provide an introduction to internal audit and also the many ways in which audit contributes to social life. While auditing is generally associated with the testing and review of external financial statements, it also requires a significant understanding of the internal information flows and working relationships within companies. For example, it is common for professional accounting bodies to encourage auditors to be present at the time of stocktaking. This is implicit in much of the discussion of inherent risk, and also in the work done on internal and management audit. In order to cover a wider breadth of accounting knowledge and to demonstrate the links between a variety of accounting topics the class will also incorporate seminars to discuss

topics intended to extend the knowledge and understanding of contemporary management accounting practice, building on topics introduced in AG 304 Advanced Accounting 1.

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Z1151 Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice Full Year 20 credits This class will introduce students to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship. It is intended to give students a broad understanding of entrepreneurship, the arenas in which entrepreneurship is practiced, and the role of the entrepreneur in economy and society. The practical component will introduce students to entrepreneurship in the real world through engagement with entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial process (e.g. guest lectures, cases, desk research, group work). Subsequent classes in the pathway will build on the knowledge, understanding and skills that students have acquired here. This class has two tracks. The first track is about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. It takes students through the key entrepreneurship literature in order to introduce them to the concept of entrepreneurship, the role of entrepreneurs and their contribution to economy and society from both historical and present day perspectives, focusing in particular on the radical and disruptive effect of entrepreneurship. The second track looks at how these theories and concepts occur in practice. Class Contacts: Professor Colin Mason, colin.mason@strath.ac.uk, ext 4259 and Professor Sara Carter, sara.carter@strath.ac.uk, ext 3276. Level 1 class – 20 credits (over two semesters) - Coursework (including essays, desk research and group work) 80%, exam 20%. Timing: 11.00 -12.00 on Mondays - R512 Royal College Building 11.00 – 12.00 on Fridays - SB101 John Arbuthnot Building

2nd YEAR CLASSES Z1212 Introduction to Business Start-Up Semester 1 20 credits An interactive computer based course that provides a self study introduction to entrepreneurship and enterprise creation with tutor support. Focused upon the vocabulary, concepts and issues surrounding business start-up, it is designed for those new to the subject area and guides you through the typical stages and processes involved in transforming an business 'idea' into a validated 'opportunity' and the practical steps taken to start-up. Unlike classes which have a single business discipline as their organising theme, Introduction to Business Start-up is focused upon real outcomes - the outcome being the creation of a viable enterprise. This is not confined to what people would regard as traditional businesses, the processes and concepts are equally applicable to mission driven enterprises, social businesses, charitable trading and the creative industries. The class draws upon practical ideas and concepts from across the business spectrum and provides a complete package at an introductory level.

Z1311 ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPITAL AND RESOURCES Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 This class provides an intense grounding in entrepreneurial capital. The need for both capability and commitment are stressed. After grounding in the theoretical and empirical literature on entrepreneurial capital, students will enhance their own entrepreneurial capital through a set of practical assignments. The class has two subject-specific knowledge themes: capability in personal effectiveness and capability in entrepreneurial finance. Having tasted new venture creation in their second year, students will be aware of the need to work on personal and team-building skills and skills in venture finance.

Prerequisites: In order to take this class you must have already taken either Z1205 Opportunity identification, innovation and the individual or Z1209/Z1210 New Venture Creation Z1313 Social and Community Enterprise Volunteering Semester 1 20 Credits The emphasis placed on the role of the individual in the community is becoming increasingly

important as evidenced by the ‘Big Society’ debate. The expectation is that organisations that

make-up the third sector will have an increasing role to play in society. Current public debate

suggests that the third sector will become even more prominent within the economy and

society, as the role of the state diminishes along with public expenditure on community

projects. There is an implicit expectation that community engagement and involvement in

community organisations at an individual level will increase in order to meet the needs of

communities. Despite the emphasis placed on creating the Big Society, there is little

structured opportunity for university students to engage with third sector organisations as part

of their studies. The proposed class fills this gap by providing students with the opportunity to

engage with charities, social enterprises and community- based organisations in a

volunteering capacity. This class provides the opportunity for students to gain exposure to the

social needs which such organisations seek to meet and to contribute to meeting those

needs. It is also important to note that the third sector represents a growing employment

market for university graduates. This class is supported by USSA who first proposed the idea

behind this class (proposal approved by Senate in April 2011).

This class will be offered in semester one and is open to undergraduate students across all

faculties who are in the second or third year of their degree programme.

Z1211 NEW VENTURE CREATION Semester 2 Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 This course is designed to provide a practical introduction to developing ideas for new business ventures, drawing up business plans and understanding how new ventures are managed and developed. The class is multi-disciplinary in nature and integrates within it the main business disciplines. It focuses upon the processes within new businesses but draws comparisons with larger organisations and as such introduces a more entrepreneurial approach to the career patterns of individuals who pursue careers in larger organisations. The class will not follow the more traditional lecture pattern but will be highly interactive with class participants being involved in individual and group activities which will encourage creative thinking and “learning by doing” in addressing the real opportunities and challenges that face the first-time entrepreneur.

Z1214 Knowledge, Science & Tech Based Business Semester 2 20 credits ECTS 10 This class addresses the challenges surrounding the creation and development of technology and specialist businesses. Students work through the process of identifying and evaluating market opportunities and crafting a business idea in the context of a technological or specialist area of their choice. Special challenges face scientists and engineers as they seek to commercialize ideas, concepts and designs and 'apply' technology to pressing problems. This class begins to address the issues and skill sets involved. It is designed to help those who seek to create technology-based ventures or to realize the benefits of technology in

established commercial, industrial and service settings. It is designed to open up new career opportunities in technology start-up, business advisory and business development settings.

Z1 309 CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This course examines how large companies can develop an entrepreneurial capability and how corporate entrepreneurs gain support for their ventures. Established companies face various internal challenges to becoming entrepreneurial, while corporate entrepreneurs face difficulties in establishing new ventures within these firms. The term ‘corporate venturing’ has been applied to the various strategies used by large companies to create new businesses. Through coursework and case studies students will come across examples of the challenges large companies are faced with in engaging in corporate entrepreneurial activities. Prerequisites: In order to take this class you must have already taken either Z1205 Opportunity identification, innovation and the individual or Z1209/Z1210 New Venture Creation. Z1 310 VENTURE MANAGEMENT, STRATEGY & GROWTH Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 2 Having established a good understanding on the economic and social impact of entrepreneurship, opportunity identification, starting and resourcing a new venture in previous modules, in this class the students are presented with the challenges and opportunities of managing and growing the venture in a sustainable way. This course covers the management and growth phase of entrepreneurial businesses, focusing on the opportunities and challenges these businesses are faced with beyond their start-up stage of development. Through course work, students will have the opportunity to assess the management practices of Scottish SMEs and consult them on their growth strategies.

Prerequisites: In order to take this class you must have already taken either Z1205 Opportunity identification, innovation and the individual or Z1209/Z1210 New Venture Creation.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MS 151 HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS MS 103 Introduction to Business & Technology (Semester 1) MS 104 Introduction to Business & Technology (Semester 2) Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year Today technology is at the heart of business. Regardless of where the organisation is located, the industry that it is in or what it produces, technology is central to shaping its competitiveness. But identifying how technology may be used and then implementing it so that it enhances the organisation’s competitiveness is not straightforward. Managers need to know when technology can be used, and what are the implications of its use. A failure to understand the technology and the problems and opportunities associated with it, could result in its failed and costly implementation. Semester One offers a general introduction to technology within organisations. It provides an overview of where technology is used as well as technological trends. The economics of information and the problems that occur when technology is introduced into organisations are also discussed. In Semester Two the class concentrates on where technology can be used within organisations. A process view of the organisation is introduced, and its relationship with technology illustrated through practical examples MS 204 MANAGING TECHNOLOGICAL AND ORGANISATION INNOVATION Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 Adopting a business and managerial perspective throughout, this class aims to examine how technology creates opportunities and constraints for organisations. As a consequence, this class does not focus on technology per se but rather the impact of technology on organisations. Students will be introduced to different types of innovation before the class moves onto relevant legal issues and project management. The class will build on the knowledge and skills that students have acquired in Business Technology 1 (MS102) and Management Development Programme (BF101). This class aims to build awareness of the role of technology, both strategically and operationally, within organisations. Through theoretical and case material, students will understand the opportunities and constraints that technology brings to an organization. MS 206 MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESSES Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The process view of organisations is introduced in the second half of the first-year Business Technology 1 (MS102) class. This second-year class builds on the basic concepts discussed in MS102, in order to deepen the students’ understanding of these concepts, to introduce additional concepts as relevant to the management of business processes, and to teach the practical use of appropriate tools, techniques and computer software. This class forms a bridge between the MS102 class and more advanced classes in Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management, Business Process Outsourcing etc. This class aims to provide students with an intermediate level of knowledge and understanding of the key issues in the management of business processes, including: mapping & modelling of business processes, business process integration, process innovation, and specific issues related to IT-enabled service processes. The class will also provide students with the opportunity to use an industry-standard ERP system to explore practical solutions to problems of business process integration.

MS 307 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 Knowledge is of immense importance to all organizations today, yet, the employees have total control over it: they own it. To gain advantage of the knowledge of its employees, which is the purpose of knowledge management, the organization needs understanding of the nature of personal knowledge and more broadly of cognition in terms of structures and processes. Then the leaders and the managers of the knowledge workers can understand their roles and thus create and support the organizational structures and processes which facilitate making use of knowledge. The will provide students with understanding of the nature of knowledge in terms of structures and processes as well as the appreciation of the role and importance of knowledge for organizations. On this basis the students will be introduced the knowledge-related management and leadership issues and the techniques that may used to support these. MS 205 INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This class examines how IS helps managers make more effective use of knowledge, and builds on the knowledge and skills that students have acquired in Integrative Studies 1: Management Development Programme 1 (BF101). The course addresses what is knowledge, the role of ICT in knowledge management, managerial implications and organisational, political and market issues relating to the collection and use of knowledge. The course addresses what is knowledge, the role of ICT in knowledge management, managerial implications and organisational, political and market issues relating to the collection and use of knowledge. The class will seek to combine conceptual and technical skills, and it will provide the basis for a series of classes in Management Science in the third and Honours years, especially in areas of information systems, organisational innovations and E-commerce MS 308 WORKING IN TODAY'S VIRTUAL WORLD Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 2 The class will initially look at the background to ‘virtual’ working and examine how it is currently being used in a range of organizations. Following this, the existing tools and processes will be presented – where possible providing examples or hands on experiences. The class will conclude with a discussion of organizational implications ranging from legal, financial and human resource issues. A project, run in collaboration with 3 other Universities world wide, aims to ensure students can gain a practical appreciation of the conceptual material (through taking part in a ‘virtual’ team) thus completing the learning loop. The verarching aim of the class is to give students a thorough understanding of virtual working. More specifically the class aims to:

• Provide an understanding of the background and current practice of virtual working

• Let the students experience the pros and cons of cooperating in a distributed team, with members from different cultures and backgrounds.

• Let the students become familiar with several applications of ICT

• (Information and Communication Technologies), which can be valuable to their study and (future) work, for example Group Support Systems.

• Let the students gain insight into the current situation of IT developments in Europe and Asia and increase the understanding of the global differences and similarities.

ECONOMICS EC 111 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year The purpose of this class is to provide the student with a balanced introduction to Economics which will be at once self-contained and lay the foundation for further work. The work of the class will be based on a programme of systematic directed reading, supplemented by tutorials, case-problems and test questions. The main topics covered by the class are: the nature, central problems and significance of Economics; supply and demand and an introduction to the theory of the firm; income determination; prices and money; fiscal and monetary policy; the functioning of the mixed economy; and the economic role of government as seen by Keynesians and Monetarists. EC 207 MICROECONOMICS 2 Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The class builds upon the microeconomic foundations established in the first year Economics class and both extends and deepens analysis. It assumes knowledge of the elements of supply and demand, profit maximisation, and the basic market structures (competition, monopoly and oligopoly). The class also provides an introduction to some of the mathematical techniques that are most frequently used in economics, and demonstrates their applications in economics. EC 209 ECONOMICS OF FIRMS AND INDUSTRIES Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This class focuses on the economic consequences of the size, scope, and development of firms and thus industrial organisation. It examines the consequences of the existence of market power and assesses economists’ attempts to measure this in industrialised economies. Public policy on industrial organisation is also assessed. The class builds on the theory of the firm presented in the level 2 class Microeconomics 2 and contributes to providing a foundation for the honours class, Economics of Strategies.

EC 307 MICROECONOMICS 3 Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 This class builds on the Microeconomics 2 class in a number of ways. The curriculum includes study of equity, efficiency, market structure, market failure, externalities contracts and property rights, public goods, public choice, cost benefit analysis, taxation and fiscal federalism.

EC 208 MACROECONOMICS 2 Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 The class builds upon the microeconomic foundations established in the first year Economics class and both extends and deepens analysis. It assumes knowledge of the elements of supply and demand, profit maximisation, and the basic market structures (competition, monopoly and oligopoly). The class also provides an introduction to some of the mathematical techniques that are most frequently used in economics, and demonstrates their applications in economics. EC210 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2

This class builds upon students’ understanding of intermediate microeconomics and introduces the major theories and concepts of modern international trade theory and policy including: gains from trade; comparative advantage; tariffs and quotas; and strategic trade policy’ with an emphasis on the role of international trade in economic development. EC 311 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This class builds upon the empirical content of EC 208 Macroeconomics 2 and further develops students’ ability to analyse economic data. In addition, this class lays the foundations for further study of econometrics at Honours level. EC 308 MACROECONOMICS 3 Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This class builds on the Macroeconomics 2 class in a number of ways. First, by emphasising the importance of the openness, not only of the UK economy, but for the rest of the world, and by demonstrating how this impacts on macroeconomic policies. Secondly, the class analyses issues surrounding debates about how macroeconomic policy should be conducted and contrasts current approaches in the UK and the Euro-zone. Different views about the way economies work are reflected in different views on how macroeconomic stabilisation policy should be conducted.

FINANCE AG151 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year The class provides an introduction to finance and accounting, covering the basic theories of financial markets, corporate finance, financial management, personal finance, security analysis and financial and management accounting AG210 Business Finance Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The class will study the investment appraisal, capital structure, the cost of capital, and payout policy decisions of the firm through a series of lectures, tutorial workshops and computer labs. This builds on introductory investment appraisal, cost of capital and portfolio theory material covered in AG105 Introduction to Finance and Financial Statistics and AG151 Introduction to Finance and Accounting. The class will also introduce students to new material on corporate financial policy including capital structure, payout policy, mechanisms for raising equity finance, and issues in corporate investment, such as international capital budgeting, and mergers & acquisitions. These topics will provide an intermediate setting for further study in honours courses. The class will also build on the content covered in first year finance through spreadsheet applications of real world practical problems in finance. AG213 Financial Markets and Banking Credit 20 Level 2/3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 This class covers the reasons for, and nature of, financial markets and institutions. Their importance in the context of corporate strategy is emphasised and explored. The aim of the class is to provide you with an understanding of the financial system, the roles and functions of financial markets and institutions, and how they facilitate corporate performance and strategy. A particular emphasis is placed on understanding the roles of intermediaries such as banks and investment firms. AG 306 SECURITY ANALYSIS Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The class is mainly concerned with the valuation of securities. It develops an understanding of how bonds, shares, futures and options are valued, and considers some of the investment strategies associated with these securities. The class aims to build upon the fundamentals of security valuation that were introduced in Finance1 and alluded to in Portfolio Theory (Finance 4). This class will enable students to solve complex problems relating to the valuation of securities, and to link investment processes and strategy with valuation concepts.

AG211 Portfolio Analysis Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 The class covers the general principles of managing investment portfolios. This class builds on the material covered in the Introduction to Finance and Accounting class. The class aims to provide an introduction to the Markowitz(1952) optimal portfolio selection model. The class also provides an overview of financial asset pricing models and their use in the evaluation of managed fund performance. AG212 Financial Analysis Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2

Financial analysis applies analytical tools and techniques to financial statements and publically available information to derive estimates and inferences useful in business decisions. It is a screening tool in selecting investment or merger candidates, and is a forecasting tool of future financial conditions and consequences. It is a diagnostic tool in assessing financing, investing and operating activities, and is an evaluation tool for managerial and other business decisions. The class is a stand alone option requiring students to have covered some basic financial accounting in their first year.

This class in designed to introduce students to the concepts and techniques involved in the interpretation of financial statements, evaluating company performance and techniques of company valuation. The student will be expected to become comfortable with using financial information and gain a balanced view of its reliability and usefulness. They will develop an understanding of the use of statistical models used in failure prediction and bond rating and gain a sound understanding of the basic skills of financial analysis. AG307 Treasury Management and International Finance Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This class provides an introduction to the role of a corporate treasurer in a multinational company and their main task of managing risk in an international environment. Related to this the class will also provide an introduction to international finance and a number of issues facing a multinational business. This class will provide a basis for the multinational finance honours course and will develop a number of aspects of the second year business finance course.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HR111 MANAGING PEOPLE Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year This is the basic introductory class in HRM. It runs across the first and second semesters. It would therefore only be fully accessible to students on exchange for the full academic session. Most people spend a great deal of their lives working in organizations and being managed. What happens to them in these contexts has important effects on their experience of work and their sense of their own identity and well-being. The quality of people management in workplace organizations is generally thought to influence the quality of the goods produced or services provided. Poor people management can lead to poor people performance, inefficiency, bad relationships and expensive failure. Good management, on the other hand, can result in good quality work being done in circumstances where people can enjoy their work and develop useful work and personal skills. The importance of these ideas has been underscored in recent years by the rapid rate of change where people and organizations have had to adapt to new circumstances - rapidly changing markets, technological revolution, changing jobs, the virtual end to the idea of permanent, life-long employment, as well as rapid political, social and economic change. The success organizations have in adapting to changes often depends on how well and how quickly their employees and managers can adapt. This class seeks to address these issues in an introductory way. It has been designed to meet the interests of students who will take the subject beyond first year, but it also functions as a free-standing class for those who simply want an introductory overview of the field as a supplement to their main curriculum elsewhere. The first semester explores the meaning of HRM and people management within the context of the employment relationship; critical influencing factors shaping this relationship (economic, legal, social and technological); the organisation of work and its impact on people’s attitudes, behaviour and orientations to work. We look at different views of the nature of this relationship including degrees of cooperation and conflict in the workplace. The second semester focuses more on the application and practices of HRM in the workplace including: recruitment and selection; employee development; rewards and managing employee performance; employee relations. HR202 Human Resource Development Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 1 Human Resource Development is concerned with the theory and practice of organisational and individual learning and development in the workplace. How peoples’ potential, performance and talent are managed in this context offers opportunities for them and their employer, but also brings complex challenges. Exploring strategies and practices for HRD is a chance to reflect on how it can shape a better future, from global talent management to the local realities of developing coaching and mentoring in the workplace.

The main topics covered in the class include: the concept and basic principles of HRD; key theories and models of HRD; indentifying HRD needs within the workplace; designing and delivering HRD and workplace learning and evaluating the impacts of HRD. The class looks at some different and emerging approaches to the design and delivery of HRD in the workplace including coaching and mentoring and e-learning.

This class is normally taken in either 2nd

or 3rd

year of study. It is an optional class but does assume a fair background in HRM/Management and an interest in workplace learning, development and training and is mainly looking at this from a UK perspective. HR204 WORK AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 1 This class follows on from the 1

st year basic class in HRM, Managing People, which

introduced the general principles underlying the employment relationship and work organisations and how this impacts on people management. In this 2

nd year core class the

aim is to develop your understanding of managing people from a predominantly psychological perspective, exploring theories explaining effectiveness and well-being of people at work. The topics covered include: the relevance of work and organisational psychology to managers, employees, and organisations; analysing and modifying behaviour at work; the motivation to work including a critical review of the different theoretical approaches to motivation (content and process theories and job design such as Scientific Management and Human Relations; application of these ideas to job design and rewards ; attitudes, emotions and work including job satisfaction and work behaviour, performance, absenteeism, retention and turnover, commitment, work related emotions and “emotion work”. Key constructs such as fairness and trust at work and the psychological contract are also examined. This class would assume at least a level 1 or equivalent background in HRM or Management or study of Organisational Behaviour/Psychology. HR 300 Work, Employment and Society

Credit 20 Level 3

ECTS 10

Semester 1

This class is normally taken in the 3rd

year of study and builds on the previous years of the programme. It may be suitable for students who also have a background in sociology as well as Business/Management or HRM. The concern of this core class is to critically explore changes in the nature of work, employment and society. The aim is to investigate the extent to which current developments in the workplace can be seen to represent a fundamental shift in the nature of the ways in which the workplace is regulated. The analysis locates work and employment relations in its broader social context, drawing primarily from sociological theories and perspectives and thus seeks to explore the dynamics of the employment relationship in a complementary but contrasting way to the analysis of behaviour at work provided through the 2

nd year. The topics covered include: exploration of conceptual frameworks that underpin

an understanding of the employment relationship and the formation and regulation of the various interests surrounding or party to this relationship; the changing nature of the economy and shifts in terms of models or regimes of economic organisation from traditional “Fordism” to post Fordist’ models; the concept of labour markets and the idea of “skills” in relation to occupations and economic change; control and commitment within the workplace, including the search for high commitment/high performance workplaces; resistance and misbehaviour; workplace insecurity and work intensification; emotional and aesthetic labour and work; work/life balance. The class explores these ideas by application to a range of contrasting work contexts and different occupational groups. HR201 Managing Diversity and Equality Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 The focus of this class is concerned with managing an increasingly diverse workforce and the issues this presents in promoting equality of opportunity within the workplace.

The class examines and evaluates different organizational approaches to equality and diversity in the changing contemporary labour market. It provides an analysis of theories of discrimination affecting employment and introduces you to the principles and framework of equality legislation and interventions. The class draws on ideas from a range of areas to help understand the causes and impacts of discrimination including from sociology, organizational psychology and labour economics. Case studies taken from different employment sectors are used to identify the effectiveness of organizational responses to equality and diversity. The class is normally taken in the 2

nd or 3

rd year of study and is offered as an optional class.

HR205 WORK PSYCHOLOGY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This second semester class is liked to the HR204 class above so normally students taking this class would have completed that class, but depending on background and prior learning it is possible to take this class as a free standing option. While the first semester class introduces psychological theories explaining effectiveness and well-being of people at work, this class applies these theories to HRM as an approach to managing people and the employment relationship. The key topics covered in this class are: the role of HRM in organisations and lessons to be learned from work and organisational psychology; recruitment and selection; managing performance, including appraisal, pay and rewards and motivation; teams at work – the rationale for teamwork and critical influences on teams; employee wellbeing – stress, safety and performance and work-life balance; leadership - leadership as opposed to management, theories of leadership and leadership as an exchange relationship

HR 301 Employment Relations

Credits 20 Level 3

ECTS 10

Semester 2

This class follows on from some of the key themes and perspectives explored in the first semester core class .It can be taken as a free standing option but assumes a background in the study of employment relations and does focus on the UK context. The class analyses the British system of employment relations and the general principles, processes and outcomes of this system for the employment relationship in the workplace. It considers different theoretical approaches to the study of this area and examines the different roles and objectives of trades unions, employers and the State, the processes of their interaction through institutional arrangements of collective bargaining, and the outcomes including conflict. The main topics covered in the class are: theories and frameworks of employment relations including the different perspectives and views of this relationship around themes of cooperation and conflict, interests and how these are pursued; contextual influences shaping this relationship, including economic and labour market factors, political and legal influences and social changes; employers and managers as key actors in this relationship; collective bargaining with employees; unions and their members; the State, law and Employment Relations; employee involvement and participation; employee relations in non union settings; and conflict and conflict resolution in the employment relationship.

MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Core class (Management/International Business) MG112 MANAGING IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year This class will familiarise the student, through intensive comparative analysis, with the complexities of managing firms within the international environment and introduce to the major institutions, concepts, theories, trends and challenges which underpin the development of international business It will give students an appreciation of the scope and activities of international managers, equip them with the skills needed to compete effectively in a global business context and the theoretical and practical knowledge to evaluate and act on complex and fast-changing business situations. By the end of the class students will be expected to be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the different types of international businesses and the terminology and concepts routinely employed along with a detailed knowledge of the historical context of international business, including the major institutions underpinning and theories explaining international trade and investment and an understanding of the role of the manager within the international enterprise. They will also have a well-grounded understanding of the nature of the problems facing international managers and how to develop and evaluate sound approaches to combat these effectively and with due regard to corporate social responsibility and an understanding of the impact of culture and national/ regional contexts more broadly on management, organizational structure, systems and processes. MG205 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ANALYSIS Credits 20 Level 2 Semester 1 This class is comprised of two linked parts: Part 1: starting with a revision of critical topics from Foundations of Management and IB, Part 1 then shifts focus on the History, Institutions, Theory, and Context of International Business. This will cover: theories of international trade and investment, along with the evolution of the world trading system, including the role of global institutions such as the World Trade Organisation; the practice of international trade and home- and host country policies and stakeholder attitudes towards the changing impact of trade and foreign direct investment, the global monetary system; global capital and foreign exchange markets; and experiences of regional economic integration across the globe; Part 1 smoothly connects to Part 2 as it comes to a close with a set of guest lectures on how businesses themselves try to influence and alter their environment: international business lobbying. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the implications of each topic for the management of different types of firms operating across national borders. Part 2 focuses more closely on the Strategy, Structure and Operations of firms operating across borders. This will cover behavioural and economic perspectives on the internationalisation process of firms, including diverse motivations to internationalisation; ‘generic’ strategies of multinational enterprise, including national differences and the competitive benefits of ‘multinationality’; the influence of administrative heritage on the structuring of multinational enterprises, with particular emphasis on the tension between the

need for global integration and local responsiveness across different industries, and the links between structure and strategy; and evaluating and developing foreign market opportunities, including a detailed examination of modes of foreign market entry and ongoing operations (e.g. exporting/importing, licensing, foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, R&D consortiums); a special session focusing on the behaviour of the internationalising smaller or medium enterprise (SME); The challenges of acquiring, developing and exploiting knowledge through multinationality is a common thread throughout each topic, and it all culminates in a session dedicated to innovation within the global firm; Part 2 closes with a detailed overview of the specific problems and choices to be made when organising the global production, be it of products or of services. This class thus complements the students’ concurrent study of the other business subjects, such as Marketing and Finance, by providing an integrative framework whereby students will be able to see how different functional issues studied in other business subjects fit within the management of an international organization as a whole. Functional issues themselves are not a focus of the class. Through the use of case studies of real organizations, students will be able to apply not only the knowledge they gain from this class and their other business classes, but also knowledge of the national contexts of the countries pertaining to the languages that they are studying and earlier studies in Foundations of Management and International Business. At the same time, this class provides the necessary grounding for the third year Managing Across Cultures and Frontiers class which will examine the more micro-level issues of ‘how to do it’ with a specific focus on cross-cultural management issues, appropriately presented immediately before the student’s third year overseas. Core Class (Management) MG207 ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The class is introduced with a review of what organisational analysis is, what it does and how it offers a socio-economic lens through which we can examine contemporary organisational forms and their strategy and understand both change and continuity. The class is then organised into three parts, each element deals with understanding the situation as it is today whilst also appreciating historical legacies and pressures for future change. Part 1: Examining Contemporary Organisational Forms - Consideration will be given to how large and small firms are structured and what is happening in terms of organisational change. This analysis includes, for example, a focus on both private and public sector large organisations and different forms of small organisations, including knowledge intensive firms, high surveillance firms and professional service organisations. What is happening in firms can be revealed by the careful consideration of the historical situation of small and large firms and the opportunities and threats in their environment today. This analysis will be supported by engagement with a number of contemporary case studies. Though each organisational form is analysed, it is difficult to account for the adoption of different forms of firm or business unit without seeing them as dependent on other changes in the economy, and in particular changes in the organisation of large firms. As the class progresses the interdependencies become clear, requiring co-operative alliances or, for many small firms providing services to large firms, alliances based less on cooperation and more on survival. Part 2: Re-Thinking Structure - In this approach, organisations are seen as (a) patterns of enduring relationships and (b) as essentially relationships of power and authority. Rather than the functional aspects of structures being emphasised, the organisation is examined as a structure of power. The notion of conflict (unheard of in many approaches to organisation and management) is brought to the fore with a basic understanding that organisations embody groups with different objectives and access to differential resources. It is suggested that organisational structure expresses the relationship between different groups and, indeed, serves some particular interest groups (owners, shareholders, managers, professional groups) much more effectively than others (employees of different kinds).

Part 3: The Emergence of New Organisational Forms - Later stages of the class is devoted to consideration of some of the many proposals about organisational change. Many highly popular and influential ideas about organisational change (such as ideas about the post-bureaucracy and the network organisation) are effectively opened up to scrutiny and critical analysis. The effects of global markets and the availability of new technologies are considered. The purpose of this part of the class is to consider contemporary accounts of change in organisations and to consider the challenge this offers to organisational analysis and an understanding of how firms might operate in changing environments. Core Class (Management) MG204 UNDERSTANDING CHANGE IN ORGANISATIONS Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 This class will explore popular concepts and models of organisational change, seeking to critically understand their underpinning assumptions. In particular it will consider:

• Advice offered by heroic leaders, management gurus and consultants

• A range of theoretical approaches to understanding change

• Various disciplines that inform ideas on organisational change including psychology, sociology and politics

• And some thinking tools that offer ways of making sense of all of this. These topics will usefully link to the level 3 core classes in strategy and organisational analysis, and in addition will lay a foundation for the level 4 class, advanced topics in organisational change. Optional Class (Management) MG310 DEVELOPING THEORY INTO PRACTICE Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 In order to work effectively in organisations and manage complex, multi-faceted situations, managers need to develop their abilities to work with management theories to inform managerial practice and vice versa. Managers need to know what constitutes good or best practice, for which they need the skills of critical reflexivity, by means of which they can adapt their theories in use for specific situations. The class seeks to develop the skills of critical reflexivity so that students can become more aware of their own learning process and how to apply them in context. This class aims to develop the students’ abilities to draw out their own understanding and learning of the applicability of management theory to different cultures and contexts and link their learning of the relevance of theory to the practice of management. The class also aims to develop the students’ abilities to engage in critical self-reflection as a future practising manager.

MG312 Management Industry Placement Credit 20 ECTS Semester 1 or 2

1. Welcome to MG312 Management Industry Placement!

On behalf of the Department of Management, I would like to extend a warm welcome

to you. This class is one of two of its kind in Strathclyde Business School and we

hope that you enjoy the experiential approach to learning that it adopts.

This important resource has been put together to guide you on every aspect of your

studies with MG312.

This handbook includes information on:

• Class structure and content

• Assessment

• Guidelines and policies for use in the workplace

I would like to take this opportunity to emphasis a couple of important points. The

first relates to the need for you to take responsibility for your own learning. Unlike

other classes taken so far, this class uses a student directed approach to learning. This

reflects the situation in a normal workplace where, especially as a practicing manager,

there are certain things that can only be learnt or contextualised while at work. We

believe the best way to assist you in training for your future career is to provide you

with the opportunity to reflect on theory learnt to date using observation of practice -

through personal reading, reflection and active participation. Getting the most out of

this class therefore requires you and your experience provider to enter into a contract

of mutual commitment. You must be willing to attend lectures, negotiate a work

placement, agree assessment and actively participate in the work environment;

however you will of course be provided with guidance along the way. Your industry

experience provider must also commit to providing you with the opportunity agreed

upon and facilitate learning in the work environment.

The second point is to outline the key skills you will need to develop in order to do

well both in this class and beyond. These include team-working, taking initiative

(particularly in accomplishing individual tasks) and making effective presentations,

oral and written. All of these key transferable management skills are highly valued in

the workplace (see http://www.careers.strath.ac.uk/skills/ for a fuller explanation).

You are strongly encouraged to work toward developing and fine-tuning these skill-

sets in addition to the knowledge gained within your course of study.

It is our commitment to create an environment that fosters the learning of best practice

in the management discipline and we welcome your decision to partake in this

knowledge pool.

Warm regards and best wishes,

2. Class Information The Class provides students with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with business professionals, to develop practical and reflective skills whilst in an industry context, and to build networks for possible future work and learning. The class also provides the opportunity to apply theories studied in other classes to the analysis and interpretation of industry practices. It is important to keep this aspect of the course in mind. It is not just a chance to gain practical skills or to improve employment prospects. Accordingly, a major component of the course is the reflective assessment in which students analyse and critically reflect upon and evaluate not only their own performance, but also the workings of their organizational environment, the nature of its output or key activities, and its broader social, cultural and economic role. Mrs Fiona Conway

Class Coordinator

Room 3.10, Strathclyde Business School

Telephone 0141 553 6010

Email fiona.conway@strath.ac.uk

Leanne Brown

Programme Assistant

Room 6.29a, Strathclyde Business School

Telephone 0141 553 6101

Email leanne.brown@strath.ac.uk

a. Objectives and Learning Outcomes

This class is open to every student as an elective and highly recommended for those seeking to strengthen their CV for employment after completion of their undergraduate degree. Students should negotiate their own placements with organizations of their choice, after discussion with the class coordinator. At the end of the class the student will be able to:

• adapt to job site conditions and network with industry professionals

• apply new skills and knowledge, and communicate effectively with industry professionals

• link and apply knowledge learned in the degree program to a real working environment

• increase employability by developing relevant and practical skills

• apply management theory to a real world issues

Subject specific knowledge and skills:

1. demonstrate relevant managerial skills and knowledge by exposure to professional practice

2. expand understanding of service delivery, management systems and processes in

organisations

3. apply theoretical knowledge to a working environment

4. facilitate self-analysis and reflective learning skills related to issues of professional

practice and professional development in relevant industry sectors

Cognitive Abilities and Non-Subject Specific Skills

1. construct and reflect own learning and continuing professional development 2. develop the ability to work as individuals/in groups/ for organisations 3. undertake a self-assessment process to develop a personal graduate skills profile,

identify areas for further professional development,

b. Teaching and Learning Methods Developing the skills and understanding that students who already have a certain theoretical knowledge and expertise need to become successful and reflective industry practitioners is challenging. As students translate theory into practice, they build a stronger base for their own professional development. With that in mind the teaching, learning and assessment for the class is based on Cowan’s (1998) model of reflective practice with distinct, explicitly planned reflective activities:

• Reflection for action, anticipating activity;

• Reflection in action, analytical reflection during activity;

• Reflection on action, evaluative post-activity reflection.

These three distinct stages will be managed by three separate meetings normally held before, during and after the placement.

c. Indicative Content of the Class

To undertake the course, students should first find a business organization which is prepared to offer them at least 108 hours experience (approximately 14 working days). Placements can be condensed into a shorter intensive period or extended over a long time. Students may elect to do the program during vacation time if staff are available to advise them, and the student, host organisation and the class tutor agree on a mutually acceptable time frame. The placement should involve the student in active participation in the workings of the organization. It is up to the student to find the organization and make all the necessary arrangements in conjunction with the class tutor; the demonstrated capacity to do so is part of the assessment.

Meetings Focus Content

Pre-Activity Reflection for action, anticipating activity

Identification of organisation and the role within the organisation Learning contract including:

• Short description of the activity

• Learning Objectives

• Resource Requirements & Timings

Initial issues including:

• Working practices

• Organisational structures

• Health and Safety issues

During Reflection in action, analytical reflection during activity

Issues arising during the placement Reflecting on workplace culture Presentation of the experience so far Applying theoretical knowledge in a practical environment

Post-Activity Stage

Reflection on action, evaluative post-activity reflection

Issues relating to completing the placement Evaluation and reflection

The students must submit a learning contract to the class coordinator for preliminary approval once they have found a potential host organization. Accepting that arranging the organisation is a key feature, the class coordinator can provide some advice as to likely organizations with whom there are arrangements in place, and can work with the students in a supportive capacity directing them to those organizations who have offered placements in the past and have indicated a willingness to consider future placement applications. It must be stressed that acceptance into the course is not automatically available to all students who apply. The class coordinator must be satisfied that the organisation and role the student is to have is appropriate, and the student will have the necessary skills to acquit themselves well in the workplace.

d. Reading List Reflection & Reflexivity Bolton, G. (2010). Reflective practice: Writing and professional development: Sage

Publications Ltd. Hall, C. M. (2004). Reflexivity and tourism research: Situating myself and/with others. In L.

Goodson. & J. Phillimore (Eds.), Qualitative Research in Tourism: Ontologies, Epistemologies and Methodologies. London: Routledge.

Johns, C. (2006). Engaging reflection in practice: A narrative approach: Wiley-Blackwell. Moon, J. (2000). Reflection in learning & professional development: theory & practice:

Routledge. Moon, J. (2006). Learning journals: A handbook for reflective practice and professional

development: Routledge. Dignity at Work Bolton, S. (2007). Dimensions of dignity at work. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. Hodson, R. (2001). Dignity at Work. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Peyton, P. (2003). Dignity at work: Eliminate bullying and create a positive working

environment: Routledge. Health & Safety at Work Hughes, P., & Ferrett, E. (2009). Introduction to health and safety at work. Oxford: Elsevier. Core Class (International Business) MG 306 Managing Across Cultures and Frontiers 20 Credits Semester 2 In particular the class imbues students with an awareness, knowledge and understanding of the importance of the often overlooked ‘soft skills’ of management, particularly as concerns cross-cultural variations and their impact on cross-border human resource management. It will examine the main concepts currently employed to understand the complexity presented to managers in their process of managing people across national and cultural borders, addressing the issues of the impact of culture on management structures and processes. It will then provide understanding of the role which cross-cultural management and international human resource management can play in achieving competitive advantage in international business. There is growing evidence that many international firms face considerable difficulties in implementing the strategies they have determined. A strong focus of this class is therefore towards increasing the understanding of the role of international management in the implementation of international strategies. It will thereby develop intellectual capacities in

applying advanced concepts to practical situations, and in reflecting usefully on both the situations and the concepts.

MG313 CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 2 DESCRIPTION TBC Optional Class (Management) SH325 EVENTS MANAGEMENT Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The class is about planning, designing, organizing, implementing and evaluating an event that will stretch across the entire semester. It is an attempt to increase the level of practical events management content in the Hospitality and Tourism Management programme whilst retaining rigorous theoretical underpinnings and strong coverage of events management at an advanced level. It provides an in-depth and wider approach to theory stretching into both events and management related theories and models. The class consists of three themes with the first one covering designing and planning of an event followed by the second theme which looks at processes in managing the event for example the management of human resources, marketing, event law and ethics as well as contingency planning. The class requires students to propose an event which if successful will culminate into a real life event in the end of the semester. The last theme will introduce students on how to evaluate their event once they have run it. There is no exam in this class. Students will work in groups on their chosen event and they will be required to engage in contacting sponsors, organising and running the actual event. Assessments will be on group presentations and individual reports delivered and submitted at specific intervals in the semester. Any possible proceeds from the event will go to a good cause.

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE MS 111 FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS MS106 Foundations of Business Analysis (Semester 1 for Exchange Students) MS107 Foundations of Business Analysis (Semester 2 for Exchange Students) Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year or Semester 1 (MS106) or Semester 2 (MS107) Management Science is the study of how analytical thinking and scientific method can be used to help decision-making. Also known as Operational Research, its methods are widely used by a very large range of organisations. These include banks and other financial institutions, national and local government, the Health Service, oil, steel and engineering industries, airlines, railways and many others. Management Scientists help with issues such as the planning of new building projects, designing efficient transport systems and plant layouts, financial modelling and forecasting, the use of market research, manpower planning, competitive strategy - in fact with major decisions in almost all areas. The first part of the course provides a general introduction to what Management Science is and does, and how scientific models can be used to help with decisions. It then looks more specifically at ways of analysing risk, uncertainty, and multiple and conflicting aims. Spreadsheet modelling and simulating techniques are introduced as two efficient tools in the course of decision analysis. MS 208 Consulting and Simulation Credits 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1 Level 2 Rationale (including Peer/External comment) This class is a result of restructuring of Management Science 2

nd and 3

rd year classes and the

new credit structure. Essentially it replaces Management Science 2 and pulls in additional learning in the area of modelling operations using simulation (previously taught in 48207). Class description/introduction (including cohesion with rest of course) This class is concerned with the practice of Management Science and will focus on the process of conducting a management science project. The class will build on the experience of Foundations of Business Analysis class in year 1. The focus will be on the further development of skills and on the appreciation of issues which are central to the effective use of Management Science approaches to inform and improve planning and decision making in practice. A large part of the learning from this class will come from student involvement in a consulting project for a live “client”. A variety of management science modelling tools will be introduced and among them, discrete event simulation will be emphasised more as a popular tool that covers a wide variety of decision areas in operations management. Simulation will also be the core element of the consulting project of the class. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, labs and experiential learning, students will learn about how to approach a consultancy project; explore issues pertaining to problem structuring; data collection; modelling (mostly simulation), analysis and reporting as well as how to work with clients in a professional manner. Such general skills are very important in Management Science practice, as problems do not come neatly packaged and labelled. The Management Scientist has to help the client(s) understand their problem; to make decisions about how, or if, Management Science can help in resolving the problem; to decide what information and data is required and how it will be obtained; to decide on the nature of modelling and analysis to be conducted; to convince the client of the potential benefits and to negotiate a project plan; and all this before the study starts.

The class will build on the basic foundations of simulation (laid in Foundations of business analysis class in year 1) and give students first hand experience of building a simulation model for a client.

Class aims The class develops both core skills and professionalism required of a management science practitioner. It introduces students to the process of conducting a consultancy exercise, building skills in the areas of problem structuring, data collection, modelling (mostly simulation), analysis and working with clients. This is a very practical class that exposes students to a real life consulting scenario and requires them to work with a client on a management science intervention that will involve building a simulation model. MS310 Supply Chain Management Credits 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1

Rationale (including Peer/External comment) Managers need analytical tools to assist them in making effective supply chain decisions. This class explains how quantitative models can be constructed and applied to supply chain planning problems. Class description/introduction (including cohesion with rest of course) The class applies standard quantitative management science models and techniques to an important area of operations management; namely, supply chain management. The class consists of three sections, follows: (1) introduction to supply chain management; (2) modelling and solution methods; and (3) applications to strategic, tactical and operational supply chain planning.

Class aims This class aims to provide students with an intermediate level of knowledge and understanding of the key issues in the supply chain management, including: integrated planning and models, materials requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and specific applications of management science models to supply chain planning. Furthermore, the goal of this class is to provide solid practical knowledge of optimisation methods that are directly applicable in this context. MS 205 Information Systems in the Knowledge Economy Credits 20 ECTS 10 Semester 2 Aims The course addresses what is knowledge, the role of ICT in knowledge management, managerial implications and organisational, political and market issues relating to the collection and use of knowledge. The class will seek to combine conceptual and technical skills, and it will provide the basis for a series of classes in third and Honours years, especially in areas of information systems, organisational innovations and E-commerce.

MS 207 Operations Management Credits 20 ECTS 10 Semester 2

Rationale (including Peer/External comment) Delivering classes that integrate decision making tools with management subjects has been one of the strengths of the department, a strength that has been noticed and appreciated by students as well as the Management Science undergraduate external examiner. This has proved to be both effective and efficient teaching and learning experience. Class description/introduction (including cohesion with rest of course) This class is one of the two undergraduate Management Science classes before the Honours year that apply Management Science approaches to Operations Management problems. The class introduces the students to the subject of Operations management in detail and provides opportunity for them to apply some of the basic decision analysis techniques in this context. The other pre-honours class that adopts the same approach (applying a management Science to Operations Management problems) is Supply Chain Management in the third year. Together these two classes provide a strong foundation for management Science Honours Year classes, while as a stand alone classes they are also beneficial to students taking other subjects.

Class aims The class aims to provide basic understanding of the principles of Operations Management as a management function in both manufacturing and service industries. Management decisions and factors influencing these decisions in a variety of areas of Operations Management are discussed. These include Operations Strategy, Product and Process Design and Quality Management and Control. Basic Decision Analysis techniques are developed and are applied to some of the operations management subjects to illustrate how managers can be supported with analytical tools to reach justifiable decisions about their operations, in particular in the context of a future uncertain business environment. Decision trees and Bayes nets allow for the structuring and visualisation of such problems, as well as their analytic solution. They provide opportunities for managers to conduct “what if” analysis and to identify areas where further information would be beneficial. MS309 Business Analysis and Consulting Projects Credits 20 ECTS 10 Semester 2 Level 3

Rationale (including Peer/External comment) In addition to learning various useful Management Science techniques it is also very important that students understand and appreciate the issue involved in the practice of Management Science. These are the issues that apply to projects regardless of the numeracy or technical focus of the modelling work, such as problem structuring approaches, the client-consultant relationship and ethics. The focus of this class is to unearth and explore these methodological aspects in a practical way, allowing the students a broader appreciation of what the practice of management science entails. The class also provides a preparation for the individual management science honours project that the students can begin during the following summer vacation. Class description/introduction (including cohesion with rest of course) Building on Consulting and Simulation (48205), this class will continue to develop the skills required for the use of Management Science in practice and to explore associated issues, but with increasing emphasis on working for real clients. An important aspect of the class is an experiential learning element, wherein students will work in teams on management science

projects, directly for external clients. The clients will introduce their problems, provide information and some support throughout the project, and listen to the students recommended solutions. The client projects will be chosen to highlight the differing nature of individual practice, allowing comparisons between qualitative and quantitative projects to be explored. Alongside the experiential learning will be a reflective element, which will focus on issues relating to client-consultant relations and implementation of management science, as well as addressing more conceptual issues relating to problem structuring, modelling and data collection in the light of the students growing experience. Ethical considerations will be highlighted, introducing the students to the areas of agreement and debate within the profession. The class will also include preparation for the Honours Year project, highlighting the objectives of their honour’s project and focusing on methodological issues (building on Integrative Studies 3) and project management.

Class aims The class aims to give students practice of working on real problems for real clients. Whilst carrying out the work, the class aims to develop general Management Science skills such as helping the client(s) understand their problem; making decisions about how, or if, a Management Science can help in resolving the problem; deciding what information and data is required and how it will be obtained; deciding on the nature of modelling and analysis to be conducted; to convince the client of the potential benefits and to negotiate a project plan etc. The class will also introduce the students to basic methodology in preparation for their personal honour’s project.

MARKETING MK 111 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING MK103 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING (CLASS TAKES PLACE IN 1 SEMESTER ONLY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS) 10 credits Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year Marketing is a complex process involving many different skills and activities, but it is based upon simple principles: understanding what customers want and need, being able to collect and process information relevant to the marketing environment and being able to put together and implement plans to take the business forward.

Marketing is a key part of any successful business, and a good theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject will be of immense benefit to an aspiring manager or entrepreneur. In this class, you will be exposed to concepts and ideas from economics, sociology, psychology, geography and other social sciences, all in the context of the competitive business environment.

Introduction to Marketing is a two semester 20 credit class. It is designed as a ‘stand alone’ class if you only wish to take marketing in your First Year, but it also lays the foundation on which the rest of the Undergraduate Programme is based for those who wish to specialise in marketing in years two to four. Despite the wide intellectual scope of marketing, this class is designed with the assumption that you have no former knowledge of marketing or any other business subjects. Whilst it will be challenging and hard work, on completion of this class you will know a lot more about the world and yourself, and we hope you will become as fascinated by this subject as we are. MK206 Consumer Behaviour 20 Credits 10 ECTS Credits Semester 1

This class is devoted to the exploration of consumer behaviour – a process, that covers several aspects, including the identification of needs, evaluation of products and services, the purchase decision, as well as post-purchase behaviour. ‘Making a purchase’ can be observed, but what drives the decision? The subjective and emotional side of consumer behaviour is rooted in attitudes, perception, motivation, emotion, and experience. This course will give a holistic picture of the modern consumer – a consumer that not only acts as an individual, but also as a member of a group and community with particular requirements and needs. Customers’ needs and requirements are right at the heart of strategy formulation of modern organisations. Therefore, this course deals primarily with an in-depth analysis of a variety of concepts, theories, facts, analytical procedures, techniques, and models that are associated with buying, having, and being. Everyone is a consumer. In this course, students will be able to bring alive the theoretical underpinnings of consumer behaviour with their own experience.

MK317 Marketing Communications 20 Credits 10 ECTS Credits Semester 1

Marketing Communications are concerned with the many ways in which organisations seek to to communicate and connect with their target audiences and other stakeholders. Traditionally referred to as ”Marketing Promotions”, marketing communications are increasingly playing important strategic and tactical roles within the marketing efforts of successful organisations. In particular the relationship between marketing communications and building brands is recognised to be important to competitive success. This module will explore relevant marketing communications theory, consider the role and purpose of marketing communications, critically review the different ways in which organisations can communicate (the marketing communications mix) and consider how marketing communication tools are used in practice. The module will also consider the need for Integrated Marketing Communications and identify those factors that impact upon the selection of an effective marketing communications mix.

MK320 Management of Sales Operations 20 Credits 10 ECTS Credits Semester 1

The management of sales operations is critical for the implementation of a firm's selling activities in both domestic and international business. This module begins by considering the contribution of personal selling and the sales function to the achievement of marketing objectives and the relationship of the sales plan while contributing to the firm’s overall performance. Salespeople, customer contact staff and others who communicate and interact with customers are a major factor in the success of many competitive enterprises. Consideration will be given to ways in which management can improve the productivity and effectiveness of their sales operations via organisational structure, territory control, customer planning and by means of setting sales targets. In addition, we’ll evaluate sales performance in terms of the behaviour and characteristics of salespeople and their interaction with buyers. Attention will then focus on activities within the sales cycle, sales presentations and, in particular, the motivation of sales personnel. A key feature of this practical course is to discuss the actions and theories related to Value Creation Selling. Throughout this 20 hour elective, reference will be made to the ‘boundary spanner’ role of the salesperson and the solution selling innovations used by firms to communicate and build customer relationships. MK325 Essentials of International Marketing 20 Credits 10 ECTS Credits Semester 1

This module represents an introduction to international marketing and aims to develop knowledge of the international environment, marketing and business practices. Key aspects of international marketing will examine the differences in the increased scope, risk and complexity faced by the international marketer due to the increased level of uncertainty from operation in diverse and less understood environments. Emphasis is placed on the identification of challenges presented by international marketing to equip students to deal with differences, opportunities and threats emerging from diverse economic, demographic, political/legal, cultural, technical and competitive environments. The impact of international issues relates to the marketing decision-making task at three levels; the macro level at which country selection decisions are made, national level at which market entry decisions are made; and market level where marketing mix decisions are made. Practical examples accompany theory.

MK207 Marketing Research

20 Credits 10 ECTS Credits

Semester 2 Market Research provides a critical input to the planning and development of a company’s marketing strategy. The marketing concept can be implemented more effectively when adequate information about the market and potential buying behaviour is available. This class provides an overview of the decisions and stages of the Marketing Research Process. It also aims to provide students with a clear appreciation of the importance of marketing research, the research process and the approaches/techniques used. Practical experience of undertaking a marketing research project is an integral part of this class.

MK318 Strategic Marketing

20 Credits

Semester 2

As companies increasingly examine the need to develop a multi-disciplinary, integrative approach to strategic planning, this module examines the specific contribution of marketing to strategic planning. This is deemed to be a critical exercise in developing students’ awareness to the changing role of marketing in the corporation. The mission of this module is to provide students with a clear understanding of how to formulate business strategies using marketing concepts and theories. Students learn hands-on with an interactive tutorial based assignment, focusing on how to implement the marketing mix for maximum success. The course will review the tools necessary to analyse business cases, particularly looking at companies that are in forefront of business today. The course also provides an overview of the marketing plan and attention will be on the implications for planning and strategy development.

MK319 E-Marketing

20 Credits

Semester 2

Since its commercialisation in the mid-nineties, the Internet has changed the way in which business is done. This class investigates the opportunities and threats presented by the Internet as the new digital medium of communication and business between buyers and sellers. The class is relevant in understanding the challenges faced by Marketers as they deploy Internet strategies and digital technologies to acquire and retain customers. This class is a balance of practical and theoretical - consideration is given to the impact of the Internet on culture, society and markets, as well as to considerations of building and managing online activities. MK324 Retail Management 20 Credits Semester 2

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the dynamics of the retail environment and its influence in shaping retail strategy. The components of the retail marketing mix are also evaluated. Emphasis will be given to the use of practical cases to illustrate best practice in a number of different sub-sectors of retailing. This will allow students to gain a practical as well as conceptual insight into the nuances of marketing. This module adopts an international focus.

TOURISM HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Core Class (Hospitality and Tourism Management) SH111 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Credit 20 Level 1 ECTS 10 Full Year This class is designed to provide an introduction to the structure, organisation and interdependence of the various sectors comprising the hospitality and tourism ‘industries’. The first part of the curriculum introduces the industries within broader concepts such as globalisation and the rise of the ‘experience economy’ before moving on to examine specific component sectors such as transportation, accommodation, events and cultural heritage attractions. Discussion then proceeds to ethical debates on the socio-cultural and environmental impacts of the industries before finishing with an examination of the wider media and political contexts that international hospitality and tourism sit within the context of wider social, economic, technological and environmental trends. Core Class (Hospitality and Tourism Management) SH221 SERVICE ENCOUNTER MANAGEMENT Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The class investigates the multi-faceted nature of the activities in and around the service encounter and how a range of actors impact on activities within. Firstly, the class the nature and structure of the service encounter using a range of theoretical models. Strategies relating to service design are then considered including customer scripts and service blueprint. Also related to the physical setting is an exploration of the ‘servicescape’ and in particular the role of environmental dimensions in determining customer and employee behaviour. Service employees are also discussed in particular relating to the boundary spanning role they play and how this can subject them to role conflict and stress. Potential solutions are explored through concepts such as empowerment. The role of the customer is explored through two interrelated topics which are customer management and participation. The former looks at queuing and customer ‘training’ and the latter explores the potential benefits of increasing customer participation. The role of quality assessments within the service encounter performance is addressed through an exploration of customer satisfaction and measurement, complaint management and service recovery. Outcomes of the service encounter are assessed through customer retention, loyalty and relationship management recognising that encounters take place both pre and post-purchase. Core Class (Hospitality and Tourism Management) SH215 DESTINATION POSITIONING AND MANAGEMENT Credit 20 Level 2 ECTS 10 Semester 2 The course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the destination as a context in which the hospitality, tourism, inward investment and education sectors meet. An initial overview of destination typologies is followed with an introduction to destination branding, positioning, competiveness and product management. This is followed by an in-depth exploration of the natural, cultural heritage, business and educational resources making up the cohesive destination ‘product’. A critical examination of the need to reconcile the sustainable management of these resources for the long term with the drive towards their commodification for consumption is undertaken.

Optional Class (Hospitality and Tourism Management) SH322 INDUSTRY PLACEMENT Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semesters 1, 2, or summer The Class aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with business professionals, to develop practical skills and reflective practice whilst in an industry workplace, and to build networks for possible future work and learning. The class also aims to provide the opportunity for students to apply the theoretical frameworks developed during their other classes to the analysis and interpretation of real-world industry practices. It is important to keep this aspect of the course in mind. It is not just a chance to gain practical skills or to improve employment prospects. Accordingly, a major component of the course is the reflective assessment in which students analyse and critically reflect upon and evaluate not only their own performance, but also the workings of their organization, the nature of its output or key activities, and its broader social, cultural and economic role. Optional Class (Hospitality and Tourism Management) SH325 EVENTS MANAGEMENT Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The class is about planning, designing, organizing, implementing and evaluating an event that will stretch across the entire semester. It is an attempt to increase the level of practical events management content in the Hospitality and Tourism Management programme whilst retaining rigorous theoretical underpinnings and strong coverage of events management at an advanced level. It provides an in-depth and wider approach to theory stretching into both events and management related theories and models. The class consists of three themes with the first one covering designing and planning of an event followed by the second theme which looks at processes in managing the event for example the management of human resources, marketing, event law and ethics as well as contingency planning. The class requires students to propose an event which if successful will culminate into a real life event in the end of the semester. The last theme will introduce students on how to evaluate their event once they have run it. There is no exam in this class. Students will work in groups on their chosen event and they will be required to engage in contacting sponsors, organising and running the actual event. Assessments will be on group presentations and individual reports delivered and submitted at specific intervals in the semester. Any possible proceeds from the event will go to a good cause. Optional Class (Hospitality and Tourism Management) MG310 DEVELOPING THEORY INTO PRACTICE Credit 20 Level 3 ECTS 10 Semester 1 In order to work effectively in organisations and manage complex, multi-faceted situations, managers need to develop their abilities to work with management theories to inform managerial practice and vice versa. Managers need to know what constitutes good or best practice, for which they need the skills of critical reflexivity, by means of which they can adapt their theories in use for specific situations. The class seeks to develop the skills of critical reflexivity so that students can become more aware of their own learning process and how to apply them in context.

This class aims to develop the students’ abilities to draw out their own understanding and learning of the applicability of management theory to different cultures and contexts and link their learning of the relevance of theory to the practice of management. The class also aims to develop the students’ abilities to engage in critical self-reflection as a future practising manager.

BUSINESS LAW M9111 CRIMINAL LAW Credit 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1

CRIMINAL LAW

This course considers everything from the theory of why and how someone is held

responsible for criminal actions, to many specific crimes, including murder, the less serious

crimes of personal violence, crimes of dishonesty, breach of the peace and mobbing.

M9113 LAW AND SOCIETY

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 1

Syllabus details: This class is taken by all first year LLB students. It deals with fundamental issues in the relationship between law and the society in which it operates. There are two main parts to the class: issues in legal justice and morality; and ‘law-in-action’. The first part of Law & Society addresses whether there is (and should be) a relationship between law & morals. What are the principles of the ‘Rule of Law’? Is law based on some notion of fairness or ‘natural justice’? If so, what are the principles of a legally just regime? Why are ‘human rights important; should the will of society trump human rights? Is there a point at which a regime is so unjust that it ceases to be genuinely lawful? Should we use the law to regulate ‘private’ morality? If so, when and how? In the second part of the class, we examine how the law works in action. Students will explain what the research tells us about the effects of law on society and how society affects the making and application of law. In its application, law is all about choices. How do officials choose to interpret and apply the ambiguous law (‘discretion’)? Why is law sometimes very ineffective in meeting its aims and how would we make it more ‘effective’? Why is law often poorly enforced? Does law empower citizens? Is law only for the rich or can it be made to work for everyone? M9207 PUBLIC LAW 2 Credit 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1 Following from Public Law 1 (Law 1B), Public Law 2 aims to consolidate knowledge and understanding of constitutional and administrative law. Students taking this class will require to have taken Public Law 1 (Law 1B) in the first year. It will build upon knowledge of the key concepts and institutions of the UK constitution. As a second year class, its rationale is to give students the opportunity to progress from an understanding of the constitution to an understanding of the role of the law in the constitutional control of public power. This course encourages students to adopt an evaluative and critical stance towards ongoing constitutional developments. The course will focus on control of administrative action, both by the judiciary and by ombudsmen. The protection of individual rights will be a key feature, focusing on judicial protection but also encompassing the role of human rights institutions in the UK and Scotland. The future control of public power will be discussed, including topical debates concerning constitutional reform in this area. The course will be assessed by a group project, an essay plan and a final essay.

M9208 DOMESTIC RELATIONS Credit 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1 Family law concerns the control which the law exerts over domestic relationships and families; it affects everyone to a greater or lesser degree. Topics include: the legal status of children, parental responsibilities and rights and the upbringing of children - including the important issues in adoption and fostering, local authority care and the Children's Hearing system; legal consequences of marriage/civil partnership; divorce - including what happens to the family and its financial consequences; unmarried domestic relations, opposite-sex and same-sex M9305 LAW, FILM AND POPULAR CULTURE Credit 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1

LAW, FILM AND POPULAR CULTURE

This class develops general concerns with the nature and function of law which are key elements in the wide-ranging theoretical, non-subject specific (or meta-law ) classes taught within the Law School – Law and Society, Sociology of Law, Legal Theory and Criminology COURSE OUTLINE There are three particular reasons for a class which examines how law is presented in popular culture. At one level a thriving academic area with its own distinctive literature has developed within the academy. Its scholarly journals deal with how law, lawyers and legality are presented in popular culture. It is of significance for law’s operation and development which groups are the focus of popular cultural representations, which legal themes dominate and which social issues fail to achieve recognition within this. The Law School has been at the forefront of these developments. This concentration on popular culture stems from and complements concerns within traditional Sociology of Law and Socio-Legal studies with the social construction of law and its socio-political nature. Studies on law, film and popular culture have developed this work to such an extent that it now justifies more than a brief slot within the theoretical concerns about the broad nature and function of law.

The development of law and popular cultural studies links the concerns of Legal Theory and Sociology of Law with the changing nature of legal practice. In much of Western legal culture the adversarial nature of the legal process involves the techniques of rhetorical persuasion as much as technical legal skills. The ways in which both juries and lawyers understand the process of legal decision-making suggests that legal material is increasingly presented in a visual and/or narrative focused way. Lawyers themselves derive their role models within practice from fictional presentations of law. This interpenetration of reality and popular culture means that the scope of law and popular culture has moved beyond testing the fictional against the “real”. The “real” is constructed by lawyers who tactically mould their arguments to fit into their audience’s popular cultural expectations. This is done both in technological terms and in narrative terms. Juries are assisted by a range of audio-visual aids. In complex trials the issues are presented in the narrative forms with which the jury is familiar, that of the fictional film or TV trial. This development has important implications for the next generation of lawyers as well as for those with an interest from a theoretical angle on the representation of the law and its actors within popular culture and is important for the Law School of the 21

st century.

This course develops general concerns with the nature and function of law which are key elements in the wide-ranging theoretical, non-subject specific ( or meta-law) classes taught within the Law School – Law and Society, Sociology of Law, Legal Theory and Criminology

Week 1 The Nature and development of Law and Film Studies

From Jurisprudence through Sociology of Law and Legal Theory to Law and Literature and Law and Film; questions of methodology

Week 2 The “Law Film”

The nature of the ‘trial movie’; genre and sub-genre; Beyond the narrow courtroom subgenre

Week 3 The Changing face of the Screen Lawyer

Notions of film protagonists altering with changes in the zeitgeist; lessons from law and literature, popular culture and film theory.

Week 4 Women in Law

The emergence of women as protagonists in law films; Feminism and theory in the representation of women

Week 5 Ethnic Minorities and other “background” figures

Media impact – the gay and ethnic minority lawyers as a case studies

Week 6 Other Court Protagonists and settings

Judges and juries

The range of judicial presentations from the invisible judge to the protagonist hero; Juries and jury selection – the influence of 12 Angry Men Courts Martial Alternative perceptions of the nature of law through the confrontation between State at war and the individual

Week 7 Televisual law and lawyers

Themes and issues developed in the television age Week 8 TV Lawyers

Contrasting the TV lawyer and the film version Week 9 TV Lawyers The American version and European developments Week 10 Popular Literature

The emergence of popular legal literature as a distinct literary form – from Henry Cecil and John Mortimer to John Grisham and Scott Turow

Week 11 Team Presentations

Week 12 Team Presentations

M9309 EMPLOYMENT LAW Credit 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1 The general academic aim of the class is to provide students with an understanding of employment law in a UK and EU-wide context and to introduce students to the sources, principles and main features of employment law. In particular it aims to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal regulations, concepts and rules; to develop in students the ability to apply the law to new situations to resolve problems in the employment arena; and to develop in students the ability to evaluate critically the operation of this area of law in practice. The class will introduce the student to key employment protection provisions and the major collective provisions of employment law in the UK, including the legal position of the contract of employment, the status of employee, the law and practice of unfair dismissal, discrimination law, working time regulations, TUPE etc. The class will also develop awareness of the impact of EU law on employment law in Scotland. The class will examine the major employment law protections both from an academic and practical perspective relying on disparate teaching methods and sources. The class will focus on practical employment law involving practitioners, an Employment Judge and an Employment Tribunal visit. M9313 HOUSING LAW Credit 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1

The aim of the class is to introduce the student to the law of landlord and tenant, and to

concepts of housing need and market allocation of housing resources and the different ways

in which such concepts are interpreted and operated in modern Britain. The method of

teaching and assessing the class is designed to enhance learning, academic and transferable

skills.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

Identify and understand the current legal framework regulating landlord and tenant relations.

Identify and understand the statutory provisions relating to the housing rights of those in

housing need.

Appreciate the changes which have occurred in the allocation of housing resources in Britain

during the 20th century.

Examine and assess the implementation of law in the administrative process.

To appreciate the operations of the housing system within its social context.

Academic Skills

The objectives of the course are to promote the following skills:

The ability to research and understand law from a social scientific, historical and political

perspectives.

The ability to analyse social scenarios from a legal perspective in order to be able to identify

the legal issues and possible remedies for legal wrongs.

The ability research and develop legal arguments in respect of specific client groups facing

housing problems.

M9352 Internet Law Credit 20 ECTS 10 Semester 1

We live in what is often referred to as an "information society". One consequence is that

increasing amounts of information about us are recorded on computer. The individual items

of information may be trivial in themselves and may be held by many different organisations.

The major change resulting from the advent of the computer is that information can be

collected from a large number of sources and processed in such a fashion that a detailed

picture can be built up of an individual's life style, opinions and beliefs. When decisions are

subsequently based on this material the consequences for the individual might be serious.

The initial legal response to the dangers arising from computerised data processing has been

the enactment of the Data Protection Act. This statute imposes a number of obligations upon

those who process data and confers rights upon individuals, most notably an entitlement to

obtain access to information held about them. Consideration will be given to the provisions of

the Data Protection Act and also to those aspects of data processing which currently fall

outside its scope.

Another topic considered in this module is that of computer crime. This is a topic which

receives much media publicity. Annual British losses due to computer fraud have been

estimated at several hundred million pounds whilst similar figures are quoted for losses

resulting from damage from computer viruses. Consideration will be given to the extent to

which such conduct might be regarded as illegal together. A significant international

dimension also exists in respect of this topic. A computer in London may, for example, be

accessed by a user in Glasgow. In the event that the user destroys data held on the

computer the question may arise where any offence has been committed - in Scotland or in

England - and which courts should have jurisdiction in the case.

M9318 COMPETITION LAW

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 1

Have you ever wondered;

Why "Johnny Walker Red Label" whisky disappeared from the UK market for several

years; or

Why the main Brewers in Britain have had to sell off many of their tied public houses;

or

Why British Airways settled a multi-millionaire dollar action brought by Laker Airways

after they went out of business?

The answer to all these questions is competition law. Most industrialized countries, and the

European Community itself now have elaborate laws, rules and procedures for ensuring the

maintenance of a competitive economy. This course looks at how the competition laws of the

United Kingdom and the European Community affect how business operates in Britain. You

will see from the questions above that the effects can be surprising and unpredictable. What

is worse, they can be extremely costly. If you are contemplating a career in business, or even

if you just remain the perennial consumer, some knowledge of competition is useful. If you

are a student of industrial economics, or of marketing, some knowledge of competition law is

a wise precaution.

M9 319 DISCRIMINATION AND THE LAW

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 1

Although we are all equal in the law, some are treated more equally than others. This module

examines the nature of discrimination and some of the reasons for sex and race

discrimination in particular and the law which tries to prohibit it. The class looks in depth at

anti-discrimination law in the well established areas of sex, race and disability discrimination,

and in newer areas such as sexual preference and religion. Topics covered include: anti-

discrimination legislation; the social construction of gender and race; the nature and forms of

discrimination in the provision of employment, goods and services; the impact of

discriminatory practices; responses to discrimination; women and the law; sexual preference

and the law; religion and the law.

M9312 LEGAL THEORY

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 2

The main aim of this class is to introduce students to the major theoretical ideas and values which underlie law, and to debates about those ideas and values, thereby enhancing their understanding of law in general. It explores issues the relationships between law and morality (should one disobey immoral law? does immoral law count as ‘law’?) between law and society (does law lead social change or society cause legal change? and between law and power (is law simply an instrument of class, gender, etc power or does it have intrinsic value. In doing so, the course also explores what we mean by law, morality and power. The course requires students to work on their own and make an oral presentation and trains then in concise thinking. Assessment:

33.3% presentation, and 66.7% open-book two hour exam in May/June.

M9311 BANKING LAW AND FINANCE

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 2

This course is concerned with the legal relationship of banker and customer and the services

offered by bankers in the community. It examines the financial instruments employed in

financing trading and other transactions and is especially concerned with the law and practice

of lending, both secured and unsecured.

M9314 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 2

Intellectual Property law protects the varied manifestations of man’s ingenuity and intellect. It

is a fascinating and stimulating area of law that is developing rapidly, and is of increasing

professional, commercial and academic importance. Its subject matter ranges from the high

technology of bio-computers and genetic engineering to the cultural artefacts of the 21st

century, embracing aspects of industrial design and trade secrets, as well as the all important

means of marketing these products, on the way. Intellectual property is integral to all our

daily lives, whether it is the music we listen to, the news we read, or chair we sit on, as well as

providing the resources necessary to produce new medicines, and the superabundance of

brand marketing to which we are routinely subjected.

The class will study the law of patents, trade marks (registered and unregistered), copyright,

design and moral rights, and trade secrets. Both the substantive law, and the underlying

policy behind providing exclusive rights for this type of property will be examined. The

governing principles are as much a product of international and European convention

commitments as domestic statutory and case law, and acquire an international flavour as a

result. Issues such as the ethical and moral questions surrounding the patenting of

genetically engineered material (including Dolly, Molly and Polly), legal recognition for the

commercial practice of character merchandising, and protection for well-known marks (such

as DISNEY or VIRGIN) in an age of instant and global commerce will be broached.

The class will be assessed by means of an essay and group problem-solving exercise.

M9308 HUMAN RIGHTS

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 2

This module, which extends over one semester and carries 15 credits, deals with the important questions, what are those 'basic' or 'fundamental' rights and freedoms to which every individual is entitled in a democratic society, and how to protect them against possible violations. By the end of the course, students will be able 1. to understand the need for the protection of fundamental rights at supranational and

national level; 2. to be able to explain the substantive rights and freedoms protected under the

European Convention on Human Rights and the limits of that protection; 3. to be able to assess critically the improvements which can be made in human rights

protection at the European and domestic levels; The class will then move on to consider a selection of the most prominent human rights which have resulted in considerable amounts of litigation. We consider the right to life, right not to be tortured, freedom of expression, children’s rights and issues regarding terrorism.

M9212 EUROPEAN UNION LAW

Credit 20

ECTS 10

Semester 2

The EU law class focuses on the constitutional and institutional order of the EU as well as on the internal market. To this end, the class looks at the European integration process, the EU institutions, EU competences, the decision-making process within the EU, the principles underpinning the EU legal order and the principles governing the internal market.

M9311 Banking Law and Finance

Credits 20

ECTS 10

Semester 2

This course is concerned with the legal relationship of banker and customer and the services

offered by bankers in the community. It examines the financial instruments employed in

financing trading and other transactions and is especially concerned with the law and practice

of lending, both secured and unsecured.

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