BA ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT

Title:

Introduction to Accounting

Code:

AC110

Convenor:

DR Alisher Erkaboev

Summary:

An introduction to double-entry bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements for sole traders and limited companies.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading, University of Reading Malaysia and Beijing Institute of Technology.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

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Title:

Introduction to Business

Code:

AC109

Convenor:

DR Maggie Cooper

Summary:

This module introduces students to different aspects of 'business' and aims to develop academic and professional skills that will be applied at university and in the workplace.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading, the University of Reading Malaysia and Beijing Institute of Technology.

Assessment Method:

Set exercise 100%

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Title:

Management Information

Code:

AC107

Convenor:

DR Maggie Cooper

Summary:

This module introduces management accounting concepts and techniques that assist managers with their organisational decision making, planning, control and performance evaluation. Management accounting provides information which supports business decisions and the course will demonstrate the techniques used by management accountants in the ways that they consider costs and revenues and their measurement; how profit is calculated and what information can be used to inform decisions made over the short and long term. The module also examines the way in which budgets are created and are used within businesses and the techniques used to assess their performance. 

This module is delivered at the University of Reading,  the Beijing Institute of Technology and the University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

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Title:

Introduction to Business Law

Code:

LW1A06

Convenor:

DR Folashade Adeyemo

Summary:

To provide students with an introduction to the foundations of English law as it impacts upon business and professional services: agency law, company and insolvency law, criminal law, the law relating to information and its legal environment, employment and social security law. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

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Title:

General Introduction to Law

Code:

LW1A05

Convenor:

MR Peter Coe

Summary:

This is a ten week course which provides students with an introduction to the English legal system, the law of contract and some aspects of the law of tort. This module is delivered at University of Reading and the University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 100%

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Title:

Student Enterprise

Code:

MM1F10

Convenor:

DR Lebene Soga

Summary:

This is a dynamic module introducing students to key concepts of business start-up. Students work in a team to identify and develop a new business opportunity, and then seek to test their idea through ‘lean start-up’ experiments. Students will be introduced to key concepts of entrepreneurial management including design thinking, business model creation, entrepreneurial finance and marketing. This is a highly interactive and practical module, with a focus on experiential learning.

This module is delivered at University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Oral 18%, Set exercise 2%, Project 40%, Class test 40%

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Title:

People and Organisations

Code:

MM1F11

Convenor:

DR Adeyinka Adewale

Summary:

People and Organisation is an introduction to Organisational Behaviour in the contemporary workplace. Employing a number of social science disciplines the module invites students to analyse critically the interrelation between individuals, groups and organisations and their influence on one another.

This module is delivered at University of Reading, University of Reading Malaysia and Beijing Institute of Technology

Assessment Method:

Assignment 60%, Oral 40%

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Title:

Introductory Economics for Business and Finance

Code:

IC103

Convenor:

PROF Carol Padgett

Summary:

An introduction to economics for students of business and finance. The module aims to provide an introduction to both microeconomics and macroeconomics sufficient to help students of business and finance understand the economic forces at play and economic framework that underpins their specific field. 

 This module is delivered at University of Reading, University of Reading Malaysia and Beijing Institute of Technology. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

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Title:

Principles of Taxation

Code:

AC108

Convenor:

MRS Clare Bentata

Summary:

This module introduces students to the main areas of UK taxes, including income tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax, national insurance and the ethical issues related to tax advisory work.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

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Title:

Assurance, Governance and Ethics

Code:

AC102

Convenor:

MS Rhianydd Dow

Summary:

This module introduces students to the concepts of assurance, governance and ethics in the corporate environment and explores the role of management and auditors in this context. This module is delivered at University of Reading and Beijing Institute of Technology.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

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Title:

Ancient Greek 1

Code:

CL1G1

Convenor:

MRS Jackie Baines

Summary:

This module aims to teach students some elements of the Ancient Greek language and give them skills to read Ancient Greek at an elementary level.

Assessment Method:

Exam 30%, Class test 70%

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Title:

Latin 1 (C)

Code:

CL1L1

Convenor:

MRS Jackie Baines

Summary:

This module aims to teach students some elements of the Latin language and give them skills to read Latin at an elementary level.

Assessment Method:

Exam 30%, Class test 70%

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Title:

Management Skills

Code:

MM256

Convenor:

DR Tatiana Rowson

Summary:

The module is focused on guidance and support in developing students employability, including improving the likelihood of securing their Placement or first job. Key areas of the job application process as well as successful navigation of the contemporary business environment and the students’ future working environment are covered. It offers a combination of practical and applied elements as well as more conceptual and academic aspects. As a result, it enables the students to obtain a broad range of knowledge while allowing them to actively reflect on their career, employability and apply to their immediate experience.

The Module is designed to be delivered in the autumn. The lectures and seminars will run in parallel with the placement application process, therefore providing students with further support.

The module content, as well as delivery style, are designed to strengthen the students’ success rate of obtaining successful placements and future jobs upon graduation – fostering an in-depth understanding of the recruitment and development process. 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 60%, Portfolio 40%

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Title:

International Corporate Financial Reporting

Code:

AC216

Convenor:

DR Ekililu Salifu

Summary:

This module looks closely at the content and application of a range of international financial reporting standards. The module is designed for students following a range of degree programmes who already have prior knowledge of financial accounting.

This module is delivered at University of Reading, University of Reading Malaysia, and Beijing Institute of Technology.

Assessment Method:

Exam 75%, Assignment 25%

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Title:

Business Finance

Code:

AC203

Convenor:

DR Yang Liu

Summary:

This module introduces the theory and practise of business finance.

This module is delivered at University of Reading and Beijing Institute of Technology.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

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Title:

Further Management Accounting

Code:

AC220

Convenor:

MR Tony Graham

Summary:

This module builds upon the foundations of management accounting established in AC107 Management Information by developing a critical understanding of the main concepts and ideas underlying management control systems. 

This module is delivered at University of Reading, University of Reading Malaysia and Beijing Institute of Technology. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Assignment 20%

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Title:

Business Strategy

Code:

MM276

Convenor:

DR Joseph Lane

Summary:

A firm’s strategy answers three fundamental questions: Where should the firm compete? How should it compete to win? How will it continue to win in the long run? Corresponding to these three elements, effective strategists excel at three tasks. First, strategists can identify the factors within the industry environment that influence a firm’s ability to create competitive advantage and outperform rivals. Second, strategists analyse how to configure a firm’s internal resources and activities to increase the value the firm creates and captures so as to give it competitive advantage over rivals. The third distinctive job of the strategist is to sustain the advantage of a company over time in the face of competitive dynamics. The module is the first of a sequence of three strategy modules that builds on the introduction to strategy in module MM1F12-Markets, Marketing and Strategy. MM276 focuses on business strategy (also referred to as competitive strategy). Business strategy is concerned with how firms develop competitive advantage to outperform the averages in its industry and how it sustains this over the long run. The module introduces research-based theories, frameworks, concepts, tools and techniques of strategic management to prepare you for each of the strategist’s three jobs.

Assessment Method:

Exam 60%, Assignment 40%

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Title:

Brand in Practice

Code:

MM274

Convenor:

DR Irute Karanicholas

Summary:

Brands are some of the most valuable assets managed by companies today. Strong brands have a major influence on purchase decisions and help companies achieve sustainable competitive advantage. This module follows on from Marketing Management (MM255) and focuses on two key issues within Marketing: Branding and the preparation of a Branding orientated project. This Project provides students with an opportunity to apply concepts and tools acquired in MM255 and MM274 in a creative and challenging team task. Guidance for this task is provided through the term. The lectures explore and discuss theories and business practice related to building and managing strong brands.

Assessment Method:

Exam 60%, Oral 40%

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Title:

An Introduction to the Management of Information Systems

Code:

MM258

Convenor:

DR Stephen Gulliver

Summary:

This module considers management of business focused Information Systems (IS), and introduces students to the interplay of management, organisational and information technology IS dimensions. It covers enterprise applications, and allows students to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between company information infrastructures and business capability. This module is delivered at both Beijing Institute of Technology (Autumn) and University of Reading (Spring).

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 30%

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Title:

Marketing Management

Code:

MM255

Convenor:

DR Christos Themistocleous

Summary:

This is a foundation module in Marketing. It intends to provide students with an overview of Marketing as an academic subject, a key area of corporate activity and a fundamental component of a business strategy. The module discusses and analyses marketing theories, as well as strategic marketing tools and techniques used in the business world. Students are encouraged to engage actively and critically with the theoretical and empirical contents of the module through interactive lectures and small-group tutorials. Moreover, students are expected to demonstrate an ability to integrate marketing theories, strategic tools and business practice in their coursework and exam papers. 

The module addresses the essential analyses required to develop a marketing strategy, including assessing the competitive arena, customers, market trends and organisational capabilities. The core decisions within marketing strategy are explored, including the selection of opportunities to pursue, target market selection, creating a competitive advantage and brand positioning. The execution of a marketing strategy through the ingredients of the marketing mix is also over-viewed. Increasingly leadership teams of businesses are harnessing these marketing analyses and marketing strategy concepts, as they seek to update their corporate strategies, enhance shareholder value and strive to compete successfully in growth markets.

This module is delivered at University of Reading, and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Exam 60%, Project 40%

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Title:

Institutions and Emerging Firms

Code:

MM308

Convenor:

DR Denise Tsang

Summary:

As the global economic dominance shifts away from the USA and Europe, an understanding of firms originating from emerging economies is essential. This module aims to introduce frameworks that allow description and understanding of national institutions and competitive dynamics related to emerging economies such as China, Russia, Brazil, India and South Africa. It aims to explore the features of emerging economies firms, their continuities and changes, as well as the associated opportunities and risks in relation to their business operation. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of how managers can address challenges of different national institutions in product markets, labour markets and financial markets in the face of competition.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 15%, Oral 15%

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Title:

Information systems and digital business

Code:

MM3101

Convenor:

PROF Keiichi Nakata

Summary:

Information systems are the means by which people and organisations, utilising technologies, gather, process, store, use and disseminate information. Digital business makes effective use of information systems to enable organisations to create value throughout the value chain. This module covers key concepts, theories, techniques, and issues towards an e-enterprise. It emphasises the importance of aligning business and IT strategies through an understanding of the structure and function of information processed by IT systems from both business and technical perspectives. 

This module is delivered at University of Reading, and University of Reading Malaysia. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 30%

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Title:

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Code:

IC309

Convenor:

DR Keith Arundale

Summary:

The objective of the Private Equity and Venture Capital module, which is delivered at the University of Reading, is to develop students’ appreciation of the practical aspects of investing by private equity and venture capital firms, understanding the dynamics between the venture capital investor and the entrepreneur, and also the practicalities of raising PE&VC funds from institutional investors. The focus of the module is on venture capital and high-growth ventures from the viewpoints of both the entrepreneur or management team and of the investing institution (general partner), although private equity as a whole is covered (including management buyout transactions) as well as the relationship between the private equity or venture capital firm and its own investors (limited partner institutions). This is a highly practical module; extensive use will be made of case studies and a group project in addition to guest lectures from invited experienced practitioners or entrepreneurs.

Assessment Method:

Exam 60%, Assignment 40%"

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Title:

Advanced Business Finance

Code:

AC303

Convenor:

DR Dan Zhou

Summary:

The module aims to provide an analytical framework for an understanding of the firm’s major financial decisions by considering the theoretical models that explain these decisions. It develops the knowledge, understanding and skills of financial management introduced in AC203, Business Finance

This module is delivered at University of Reading and Beijing Institute of Technology

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Class test 20%

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Title:

Advanced International Financial Reporting

Code:

AC312

Convenor:

DR Lei Tao

Summary:

This module looks closely at a number of international financial reporting standards and at the preparation of consolidated financial statements. It also undertakes a critical appraisal of some current and/or theoretical issues in financial reporting. The module is designed for students who have a significant prior knowledge of financial reporting. 

This module is delivered at the University of Reading UK, University of Reading Malaysia and the Beijing Institute of technology.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Assignment 20%

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Title:

Advanced Management Accounting

Code:

AC302

Convenor:

DR Ekililu Salifu

Summary:

This module builds on the concepts and techniques of management accounting introduced in AC107 and AC220 or AC 208. Management accounting may be seen as a way of providing information in three main areas: costing, decision-making, and planning and control. The emphasis of this module will mainly be on the last two areas (i.e., decision making and planning and control). In reality, however, it is often difficult to separate any one area from the other two. For example, standard costing provides costing information which is then used as a tool for planning and control.

This module is delivered at University of Reading UK, University of Reading Malaysia and Beijing Institute of Technology.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 30%

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Title:

Project Management

Code:

MM396

Convenor:

MR Nigel Spinks

Summary:

Projects have become an important mode of organising work in many organisations and industries in response to the need to develop and deliver complex one-off goods and services and to manage change initiatives. This module is designed to provide the theoretical and practical grounding for those working in and leading projects. The assignment includes project-based group activities to develop critical understanding of tools and techniques in practice.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Oral 15%, Portfolio 15%

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Title:

Social Enterprise

Code:

MM379

Convenor:

DR Amal Ahmadi

Summary:

This is an interactive and practical module aiming to give students a comprehensive introduction to the social enterprise sector. 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 60%, Report 40%

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Title:

International Marketing

Code:

MM335

Convenor:

DR Melisa Mete

Summary:

This module will introduce students to marketing in an international context.

This module is delivered at University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 60%, Oral 40%

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Title:

Strategic Human Resource Management

Code:

MM339

Convenor:

DR Chul Chung

Summary:

This is an advanced module in Strategic Human Resource Management, which examines how companies manage people at work, and appraises the relationships between strategy, HRM and performance.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 30%

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Title:

International Human Resource Management

Code:

MM340

Convenor:

DR Rita Fontinha

Summary:

This module examines how practices of managing human resources could be different across countries and explores companies’ approaches to managing their human resources in an international business context.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Assignment 30%

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