Artificial Intelligence in Business and Innovation Management BSc (Hons)

Compulsory

• MG1607 - Digital Technology and AI for Business and Management

  This module’s primary aim is to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in the use of IT and statistics in managing and analysing data for business to improve the quality of decision-making in a dynamic business environment.

• MG1604 - International Business Environment

  Developing students’ understanding of the basic economic concepts and principles that apply to the international business environment with emphasis on European business, and developing analytical and conceptual skills in economic and business environment for them to be able to respond to problems associated with modern international business environment.

• MG1606 - Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management

  The module introduces students to the essential concepts of accounting and financial management. As the foundation of all other accounting modules, you will study how financial information is prepared, communicated and used. You will develop skills in critically evaluating and appreciating the importance of the accounting and finance function within organisations particularly in connection with business decision-making.

  Students will learn how to: prepare a set of essential financial statements for a business, prepare information for business planning - such as budgets, prepare information for decision-making using techniques such as cost, volume, profit analysis and investment appraisal techniques.

• MG1601 - Introduction to Management Enquiry

  This module introduces students to fundamentals of business and management with the focus on a number of key concepts. This includes subjects such as understanding organisational planning with a focus on the foundations of decision, organisational structure and design and managing human resources, leadership, trust, and managing communication, information and operations.

• MG1603 - Organisational Behaviour and Analysis

  This module introduces students to the study of organisations. It outlines key sociological and psychological perspectives used to analyse organisations and occupational groups. Students encounter core topics including organisational design, bureaucracy and contingency theory. Theory and practice are linked via seminars, case study discussions and reflections on students’ experience of organisations.

• MG1605 - Principles and Practice of Marketing

  This module focuses on developing an understanding of concepts of marketing, marketing mix principles and practices. It also aims to develop students’ awareness of skills needed and ethical issues in marketing.

Compulsory

• MG2628 - Creativity, Innovation and Leadership

  This module aims to introduce the key concepts surrounding creativity, innovation and leadership and how they relate to the entrepreneurial context. It addresses the theoretical and practical issues of creativity and innovation at individual, team, organisational and systems levels. Students will discuss the creativity and innovation process in the context of new ventures, organisations, networks and clusters, and evaluate the creativity and innovation process and the role of leadership and technology in nurturing creativity and innovation. The modules will also enhance students' skills in creative thinking, innovative problem-solving, team-building, leading a creative and innovative team and organisation, and communicating creative and innovative outcome.

• MG2622 - Human Resource Management and its International Dimensions

  The aim of this module is to introduce students to issues, debates, and controversies relating to the field of Human Resource Management. The module intends to develop students’ awareness of people management issues within and outside the workplace. The people management issues are set against the background of national and international issues that affect HRM policies and practices.

• MG2XXX - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

  This module aims to develop students’ understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and technologies underpinning artificial intelligence and their increasing application within business and organisational contexts. It aims to develop students’ ability to explain and evaluate the capabilities, limitations and applications of contemporary AI technologies, including machine learning, generative AI and intelligent systems. Furthermore, it seeks to enable students to critically consider the opportunities, challenges and responsible use of artificial intelligence in business and society. 

• MG2YYY - Management Information Systems and AI

  This module aims to develop students’ understanding of the role of management information systems in supporting organisational activities, business processes and managerial decision-making. It aims to develop students’ ability to analyse the integration of artificial intelligence with information systems, data and digital technologies to support business performance and organisational transformation. Furthermore, it seeks to enable students to evaluate the opportunities, challenges and organisational implications associated with implementing AI-enabled management information systems. 

• MG2630 - Managing Change and Creativity

  Companies that want to successfully ride the wave of the knowledge economy must always consider ideas as the most precious commodity and employees who produce them as sought-after resources. There is increased recognition that the competitive advantage of organisations depends heavily on their ability to capitalise on their employees’ ideas. The value of creativity as a means of enhancing communication, promoting organisational learning, as well as helping the development of new ideas, solutions and alternatives, is therefore of high importance. With constant change becoming the accepted norm, this module will also examine how organisations cope with the process and outcomes of change. 

• MG2554 - Preparation for Placement and Graduate Career

  General preparation for students commencing a career after graduation and/or a placement. This includes guidance on effective job hunting, information on companies, job roles and the various recruitment procedures used by employers. Prior to commencing a placement appropriate briefings will be provided on health and safety, expectations of the University towards the students as its ‘ambassadors’ and adherence to relevant professional standards or codes of practice. Specific preparation for the assessment of the placement learning through self-directed learning and the use of career development tools (e.g., JobSavviGrad) to support reflection on personal development. Whilst on placement, students will have an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from their course to practical problems in real-life situations, whilst developing both subject-specific and transferable skills and experience, which can enhance their employability.

• MG2620 - Research Methods in Business and Management

  This module aims to develop the students' understanding and skills in the application of quantitative and qualitative research methods in business management and interpret data and present coherent and appropriate recommendations that lead to effective business and management decisions.

Compulsory

• MG3ZZZ - AI Strategy, Ethics and Governance

  This modules aims to develop students’ critical understanding of the strategic implications of artificial intelligence for organisations, industries, markets and wider society. It seeks to enable them to critically evaluate how organisations can develop and implement AI strategies that create organisational value while addressing ethical, legal, social and operational risks. The module also aims to develop students’ understanding of responsible AI, AI governance, regulation, accountability and organisational approaches to managing AI-related risks. Moreover, it seeks to enable students to formulate evidence-based strategic recommendations for the responsible adoption, implementation and governance of AI within complex organisational environments. 

• MG3CCC - Thinking Strategically

  This module aims to enable students to appreciate the many, wide ranging issues and challenges that confront strategic managers, introduce concepts, topics and methodological approaches relevant to the analysis of the strategic position of the organisation and the development and implementation of strategies in complex uncertain environments, including a consideration of major operational implications, and to develop skills of strategic thinking, analysis and argument.

Optional

• MG3626 - Business Ethics, Environmental Sustainability and Governance

  Explore the core of business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development. Analyse contemporary challenges and case studies, enhancing your understanding of societal and environmental impacts. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate complex arguments and contested values in business. Join us to shape a responsible and sustainable future in the business world.

• MG3625 - Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  This module focuses on theories and practices related to the entrepreneurial and innovation process within established organisations. In particular, it emphasises intrapreneurship and managing innovation in organisations, and the processes, structures and culture pertinent to the successful discovery, evaluation and implementation of entrepreneurial and innovation opportunities in established organisations.

• MG3628 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ventures

  This module is aimed at exposing students to various approaches to new (small) venture creation. It is intended to help students develop entrepreneurial mindset and thinking and/or create potential business. It highlights various aspects of small venture creation, including generating new ideas and identifying business opportunities and assessing their viability to be pursued, considering resource requirements and competition.

• MG3638 - Globalisation, Trade and Investment

  This module aims to foster an understanding of the drivers of globalisation, that is, world trade and investment and their impact on global economy. This to include, but not restricted to, international trade theories (classical and modern) and their relevance in modern day globalised world, international trade in goods and services, protectionism, balance of payments statistics of a nation and its various components, exchange rates and international capital markets.

• MG3631 - Innovation and Knowledge Management

  This module is designed to give students an understanding of the role of knowledge assets as a key to corporate success and particularly in relation to innovation. It examines how organisations create, utilise and exploit knowledge in the globalising knowledge-based economy, and the wider social and economic factors affecting knowledge creation and transfer.

• MG3640 - International Strategic Innovation Management

  This module aims to introduce students to a range of models, theoretical perspectives and interpretations of the management of technological innovation in national and international firms, and to develop understanding and critical thought on the above through an analysis of relevant contemporary substantive debates and issues in technology management such as international technology outsourcing and alliances.

• MG3654 - Issues and Controversies in Business and Management Project

  This module helps students to conduct critical appraisals of issues and controversies involving contemporary organisations and of managerial and strategic responses to these challenges. It also provides focused support in appropriate research methods and in the effective communication of research findings in oral presentations, small group discussions and an extended written report. Students are encouraged to draw upon and to synthesise previous learning in business, management and related disciplines and to reflect on prior work experience and current team-working. They also explore more advanced management and organisational theory, and associated research evidence, to obtain fresh insights into the issues under discussion. 

• MG3635 - International Business Strategy

  This module provides students with knowledge of the economic and managerial underpinnings as well as managerial and business implications of global strategies. It discusses theories, concepts, and cutting-edge developments in the field of international business strategy and relates them to real-world firm behaviour. By doing so, it enables students to evaluate and use these tools to diagnose and solve problems relating to international business operations. It also fosters students’ awareness of challenges associated with international business strategy in particular countries and regions.

• MG3640 - International Strategic Innovation Management

  This module aims to introduce students to a range of models, theoretical perspectives and interpretations of the management of technological innovation in national and international firms, and to develop understanding and critical thought on the above through an analysis of relevant contemporary substantive debates and issues in technology management such as international technology outsourcing and alliances.