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MODULE DESCRIPTOR EB2001 International Business Communication 3A 10 ECTS

(Compulsory)

Module

Title

International Business Communication 2A

Module

Code

EB2001 (Level 5) CREDIT

VALUE

20 credits (10 ECTS)

Date of

Approval

June 2013 VERSION

NUMBER

1

SCHOOL Language, Literature

and International

Studies

PARTNER

INSTITUTION

Relationship with other Modules

Co-requisites

NONE Pre-requisites EB1006 or

EB1001/2 or

equivalent

Excluded

Combinations

NONE

Module Aims

To enable students to achieve a level of proficiency in English equivalent to CEF level B2;

To enable students to develop the language and communication skills necessary to operate in

multi-cultural business and educational environments;

To develop students’ awareness of, knowledge about and ability to discuss orally and in

written form, some key issues in contemporary international business.

MODULE Content

The module further extends and develops students’ English language knowledge and skills to a more

advanced level* by revisiting, at a higher level of complexity, the language and skills for international

business communication introduced and developed in EB1001, EB1002 and EB2001 and by

continuing to introduce a wider range of more complex and more specialist business situations,

concepts, issues and principles. Topics include:

language skills development issues in commerce & retailing

business communication skills

written and oral presentations

planning conducting & participating in

meetings

writing a range of business documents

issues in international business writing up a small business research

project based on secondary sources

language skills development issues in commerce & retailing

(*compared with EB2001)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:

1. demonstrate a level of English and communication skills to an equivalent of CEF B2

2. write a variety of business documents and participate in a variety of simulated business

activities

3. demonstrate an awareness of techniques and skills for effective meetings;

4. demonstrate awareness and understanding of some key issues in international business.

5. reflect on their personal and professional development needs with specific reference to

Business Communication in English

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The method of assessment for this module has been designed to test all the learning outcomes.

Students must demonstrate successful achievement of these learning outcomes to pass the module.

Only summative assessment should be included.

Number of

Assessments

Form of

Assessment

%

weighting

Size of

Assessment/Duration/

Wordcount

(indicative only)

Category of

assessment

Learning

Outcomes

being

assessed

1 Simulated

meeting

20% Group meetings 20-30

minutes

Practical

Assessment

1,2,3

1 Business

Writing

Task:

Briefing

document on

a business

issue

40% Research-based

briefing document on a

topical business issue

Including a reflective

statement

Coursework 1,2,4,5

1 Test

40% 2-hour test of reading,

writing and listening

skills in Business

English

Written Exam 1, 2, 4

Module Pass Requirements

Students are required to attempt all elements of assessment and achieve an average of at least 40%

overall.

Appendix

MODULE CODE: EB2002 Pre-requisite of EB2001

MODULE TITLE: International Business Communication 2A

location of study: UCLan campus

Module

TUTOr

Alison Roberts

Module

Delivery

Semester Long Semester 1 X Semester 2 Semester 3

Year long Semester 1 & 2 Semester 2 & 3

Other (please indicate pattern

of delivery)

Module Learning Plan

Learning, teaching AND ASSESSMENT Strategy

Teaching will be based on structured tasks and project-oriented activities, designed and ordered in

such a way as to lead to incremental development of language knowledge and skills. Tasks will

frequently be carried out in groups to help develop communication and teamwork skills. Writing

skills will be developed using process writing activities, which involve students in evaluating their

own and other students’ writing.

SCHEDULED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITY

Nature of interactions: Classroom-based and online lectures; tutor-led seminars; and tutor

guided projects, workshops and activities.

Graduate skills employed: English Language skills (reading, writing, speaking and

listening skills). Business skills; communication skills; problem solving; personal

development; subject skills; research skills; team working; project planning and evaluation;

innovation; sector skills; and reflection.

No. of

hours

Weekly lecture/seminars 56

Individual tutorials 4

TOTAL SCHEDULED LEARNING HOURS 60

GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY

Nature of interaction: Seminar preparation; directed reading; supplementary reading;

independent library work.

Graduate skills employed: English Language skills (reading, writing, speaking and

listening skills). Business skills; communication skills; problem solving; personal

development; subject skills; research skills; team working; and reflection.

No. of

hours

Preparation/practice for the seminar

Graduate and Employability Skills: Building the expected skills in

reading/listening/speaking and writing to meet the learning outcomes for this level of

language

70

Writing, editing and revising of assignments

Graduate and Employability Skills: Basic editing and proofreading skills

20

Preparation/practice for the assignments/test 30

Graduate and Employability Skills: Building the expected knowledge and skill base for

language

Group meetings for assignments: Graduate & employability skills: teamwork skills 20

TOTAL GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS 140

TOTAL STUDENT LEARNING HOURS 200

Bibliography and Learning Support Material for EB2001

i) Core Text:

Cotton, D, Falvey, D & Kent, S (2008) Market Leader- Upper Intermediate (New Edition),

Harlow: Pearson

ii) Extensive use is made of international business language media sources such as:

BBC, UK and international broadcasts

English language publications

iii) Indicative bibliography

Dictionaries:

Any Advanced Learners Mono-lingual English Dictionary such as:

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (2009), Pearson Education

Oxford Dictionary of English (2010), OUP Oxford

Business English texts:

Bovee, C.& Thill, J (2011) Business Communication Today (11th edition), Pearson Education

Horner, P. & Strutt, P. (2003), Words at Work, Cambridge University Press

McCarthy, M. & O’Dell, F. (2004), English Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University

Press

Murphy, R. (2004) English Grammar In Use (3rd

edition), Cambridge University Press

Naunton, J. (2002), Head for Business: Upper Intermediate, OUP Oxford

Sweeney, S. (2003), English for Business Communication (2nd

edition), Cambridge University Press

Tullis, G & Trappe, T. (2004), New Insights into Business (2nd

edition), Longman

Wall, S. & B. Rees (2001), Introduction to International Business: Modular Texts in Business &

Economics, Harlow: Pearson/Financial Times

Wallwork, A. (2002), Business Vision, OUP Oxford

Woods, M. (2001), International Business : An Introduction, Houndmills: Palgrave

Module descriptor CD2001 Planning your career 10 ECTS (compulsory)

MODULE DESCRIPTOR MG2008 Project and Operations Management 10 ECTS

(Compulsory)

Module

Title

Project and Operations Management

Module

Code

MG2008 (L5) CREDIT

VALUE

20 credits

date

Approved

July 2013 VERSION

NUMBER

2

SCHOOL Lancashire Business

School

PARTNER

INSTITUTION


Co-requisites

None Pre-requisites None Excluded

Combinations

None

Module Aims

The aim of the module is to provide a clear, well structured and interesting treatment of logistics and

supply chain management, project management and quality management as they apply to a variety of

businesses and organisations. The module provides both a logical path through the activities of

logistics and supply chain management, project management and quality management and gives an

understanding of their strategic context.

MODULE Content

Project Management

Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Quality Management

Key topics covered by the module include:

customer-driven logistics system based upon identified service priorities

logistics impact on overall return on investment.

Logistic performance indicators: the concept of competitive benchmarking and the principles

behind the logistics scorecard.

Project Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Risk and Integration Management Planning and Control,

Project Implementation and Closure.

Quality : TQM, Quality Assurance and Control, EFQM

Learning Outcomes


1. analyse the differences and the inter-relationship of Supply Chain Management, Project

Management and Quality Management and the influence they have on the effective operation of

an organisation.

2. recognise the importance and criticality of exerting effective

controls over Supply Chain Management, Project Management

and Quality Management

3. use various software, tools and techniques to

evaluate, analyse and interpret results of case studies/models

and apply them.

ASSESSMENT METHODS




Number of

Assessments

Form of

Assessment

%

weighting

Size of


Wordcount (indicative

only)

Category

of

assessment

Learning

Outcomes

being

assessed

1 Company

Performance

Review re:

how

profitable the

company is.

50% Group Coursework

Assignment: Case Study

Analysis and

recommendations of

Actions required 50%

Weighting

Coursework 1,2

1 Coursework 50% Coursework

Assignment – Case

Study

Coursework 2,3


An overall average achievement of 40% is required to pass the module with all assignments attempted

Appendix

MODULE CODE: MG2008 (L5)

MODULE TITLE: Project and Operations Management

location of study: Preston campus

Module

TUTOR(S)

Tom Kirby

Module

Delivery

Semester Long Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3



of delivery) Weekly


Learning, teaching and assessment Strategy

A mixture of lectures, video’s, case studies, business models and appropriate software will be used to

introduce theoretical concepts and good practice and practical examples of the application of theory,

tools and techniques etc.

The teaching of all 3 topics will use real life case studies and guest lecturers from industry will be

invited in to enhance the teaching and learning outcomes.


No of

hours

Lectures 30

Seminars 30



Seminar Preparation and guided reading 25

Researching and assignment writing 35

Group project meetings 20

Individual project work to contribute to group assignment 40

Individual reflection of personal and group processes and learning 20


TOTAL STUDENT LEARNING HOURS

200

Bibliography and Learning Support Material

Christopher M. (2010) Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Creating Value-Adding

Networks); Prentice Hall

Cohen S. and Roussel J.(2004) Strategic Supply Chain Management (The 5 Core Disciplines for

Performance); McGraw Hill

Lock D. (2007) Project Management 9e, Gower

Oakland J.S.(2004) Oakland on Quality Management, Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann

MODULE DESCRIPTOR EC2102 Global Environment and Business 10 ECTS (Compulsory)

Module

Title

The Global Environment of Business

Module

Code

EC 2102(L5) CREDIT

VALUE

20 credits

date

Approved

May 2011 VERSION

NUMBER

2

SCHOOL LBS PARTNER

INSTITUTION


Co-requisites

Pre-requisites Excluded

Combinations

EC21o5

Module Aims

The module aims to critically introduce students to the global environment of business. It will

include an examination of the pricing policies and investment decisions of firms operating in the

world’s economy. The behaviour of MNEs is considered especially in the light of trade blocs.

MODULE Content

Indicative Content:

Understanding Globalisation

Multinational Enterprises

Pricing Policy

Foreign Direct Investment

Trade Blocs

Learning Outcomes

.On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:

1. Explain the concept of globalisation and its impact on business

2. Describe how the business environment effects pricing policies and FDI strategies

3. Explain the key theories of international trade

ASSESSMENT METHODS


Students must demonstrate successful achievement of these learning outcomes to pass the

module. Only summative assessment should be included.

Number of

Assessments

Form of

Assessment

%

weighting

Size of



only)

Category

of

assessment

Learning

Outcomes

being

assessed

1 Time

constrained

short

answers

40% 1 hour

Written

Exam

1,2, 3

1 Test 60% 90 minutes Written

Exam

1,2, 3


Students are required to undertake both assessments and achieve a weighted average mark of at

least 40% to pass the module

Appendix

MODULE CODE: EC2102 (L5)

MODULE TITLE: THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

location of study: UCLAN MAIN CAMPUS

Module

TUTOR(S)

Des Monk

Module

Delivery



Other (please indicate

pattern of delivery)

Weekly



A combination of teaching and assessment strategies will aid student learning. Thus, the module

provides some tutor inputs to and it is expected that students will supplement this with their own

reading and preparation for seminars and take part in informed discussion during seminars.

Additional support can also be provided by arrangement outside normal timetabled sessions and by e-

mail.

The module is designed to develop the key attributes of analysis and evaluation.

The module is assessed through a combination of time-constrained short answer questions and an in-

course test at the end of the module.


No of

hours

Lectures 30

Seminars 30



Preparation for seminars 60

Preparation for assessments 60

Reflection on feedback given 20



Bibliography and Learning Support Material:

Indicative Content

Daniels J & Radebaugh L 2008 International Business: Environments & Operations Pearson,

Harlow

Hamilton l & Webster P 2008 The International Business Environment OUP, Oxford

Morrison J International Business 2009 Challenges in a Changing World, Palgrave, London

MODULE DESCRIPTOR BC2005 Internship 1 10 ECTS (Optional)

Module Title Summer Internship

Module Code BC2005(L5) CREDIT

VALUE

20 credits

Date

Approved

May 2011 VERSION

NUMBER

1


School

PARTNER

INSTITUTION

N/A


Co-requisites

None Pre-requisites None Excluded

Combinations

Subject to

programme

delivery

Module Aims

To allow students to undertake specific work based projects during the summer vacation. The module

will allow a student to learn by relating theoretical knowledge to a practical work based project and to

reflect and learn from the experience. It will develop the student’s knowledge of work and

employability skills.

MODULE Content

This will be individually agreed between the student and the module tutor, but will include

completion of a reflection on the development of Graduate Attributes considered in conjunction with

the employer.

Learning Outcomes

These will be individually agreed between the student and the module tutor. The following level

descriptors provide a broad outline of the appropriate academic level that students will need to

demonstrate.


1. Design and make use of practical, methodologically sound research to contribute to the

production of a work-based project.

2. Draw upon a broad personal or formal knowledge-base as well as concepts, theories and models

and apply these to find ways forward when faced with contradictions and dilemmas in a work

situation

3. Transfer and apply subject specific, cognitive and transferable skills and problem-solving

strategies to a range of situations and to solve complex problems

4. Communicate solutions, arguments and ideas clearly and in a variety of forms.

ASSESSMENT METHODS



This will be negotiated between the module tutor and the student. It could be a single piece of

coursework or a perhaps several integrated pieces of work. The module tutor will ensure an

appropriate level of work is undertaken by the student. The example below is indicative only to

provide a guide to work load.

Number of

Assessments

Form of

Assessment

%

weighting

Size of



only)

Category of

assessment

Learning

Outcomes

being

assessed

1 Reflective

Essay

40% 1,750 words

Coursework 1, 2, 3 & 4

1 Report 40% 1,750 words

Coursework 1, 2, 3 & 4

1 Presentation 20% 50 minutes Practical

assessment

1, 2, 3 & 4


The pass requirements for this module will depend on the agreed assessments. Students will need to

gain a grade of 40% or above on a single piece of work or a weighted aggregate of 40% or above

when two or more elements of assessment are agreed.

Appendix

MODULE CODE: BC2005(L5) MODULE TITLE: SuMMER INTERNSHIP

location of study: UCLan Main CAMPUS

Module

TUTOR(S)

Francesca Walker

Module

Delivery




of delivery)

Distance Learning



Within the Lancashire Business School (LBS) we recognise the challenges faced by graduates in the

current climate. We therefore aim to provide all of our undergraduates with a wealth of opportunities

to enhance their future employability. Summer Internships will provide students with the opportunity

to develop and enhance their Graduate Attributes, so gaining the relevant skills needed to enter the

workforce.

This module will be student directed and researched to reflect the agreed module aims and objectives.

1. Before commencement of the project students will be required to:

a) Seek an interview with the Course or Module leader to indicate that they wish to

undertake a Work based project;

b) Agree an outline of their project covering the following:

i) the objectives of the project;

ii) the anticipated learning outcomes;

iii) the content, structure, scope, approach to study and time scales within the

project;

iv) indicative reading as background;

2. The Course/Module Leader will sign the student onto the module, if the project is acceptable;

3. The Course/Module Leader will assign a tutor to supervise the project;

4. The student must seek regular meetings with the tutor assigned to ensure that progress is

maintained;

5. The student must submit work by the deadlines set;

6. Work submitted will be marked as normal according to School procedures.


No of

hours

There are no formal classes for this module. Students will meet with the assigned tutor

in one-to-one meetings to progress the project.

20



Researching and assignment writing 60

LBS GAP completion (learning from feedback on placement and with tutor) 10

Guided Reading 50

Presentation Preparation 10


PLACEMENT HOURS

Work placement 50

TOTAL PLACEMENT HOURS 50


200


The assigned tutor will guide students to appropriate reading and learning support material. The items

below are good generic materials to aid the process of learning from work.

Cameron, S. (2009)The Business Student’s Handbook (5th Edition), Financial Times/Prentice Hall

Guirdham, M, (2003) Interpersonal Skills at Work (3rd

Edition), Financial Times

Raelin, J. A. (2008) Work-Based Learning, Prentice Hall

MODULE DESCRIPTOR BC2001 Research Methods 10 ECTS (Optional)

Module Title Research Methods

Module Code BC2001 (L5) CREDIT

VALUE

20 Credits

date

Approved

May 2011 VERSION

NUMBER

1


School

PARTNER

INSTITUTION

SMa Singapore

VTC Hong Kong


Co-requisites

Pre-requisites Excluded

Combinations

Module Aims

To enable students to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the research process, build research skills,

and develop the capacity to apply qualitative and quantitative research methods and analyse results.

The module will help students to understand and apply methods, evaluate existing research, and

prepare them to undertake research for the dissertation/ report module.

MODULE Content

The indicative syllabus includes:

Role uses of theory, models and hypotheses in research.

Research assumptions.

Research ethics

Searching and reviewing previous literature, information and source material

Generating ideas for a research topic

Developing a research proposal for dissertations and reports

Developing research aims and objectives

Research approaches: qualitative research; qualitative research; mixed methods.

Research design strategies

Data collection methods

Sampling

Negotiating access

Analysing qualitative data

Analysing quantitative data

Validity, reliability and data veracity

Drawing conclusions/ making recommendations

Learning Outcomes


1. Analyse previous research relevant to their subject area and formulate appropriate research

questions, aims and objectives drawing upon this.

2. Select and utilise appropriate data collection methods for both qualitative and quantitative

research

3. Develop a research proposal selecting appropriate subject relevant literature and research

strategies and methods

4. Analyse qualitative and quantitative data

5. Describe the role of ethics in research

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The methods of assessment for this module have been designed to test all the learning outcomes.


Number of

Assessments

Form of

Assessment

%

weighting

Size of Assessment/

Duration/

Word count

(indicative only)

Category

of

assessment

Learning

Outcomes

being

assessed

1 Essay on

research

methods

40% 2000 Coursework 2

6 tests of 15

mins each

Tests 20% Time- limited tests

completed online

Written

Exam

2 & 4

1 Research

proposal

40% 2000 Coursework 1, 3 & 5


Students are required to attempt all pieces of assessment and attain an overall weighted average mark

of 40% or above.

Students must attempt all on line tests to pass the module.

Once the module has been passed the student will be allocated a dissertation or report supervisor.

Appendix

MODULE CODE: BC2001 (L5) MODULE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODS

location of study: UCLan MAIN CAMPUS & SMa Singapore VTC Hong Kong

Module

TUTOR(S)

Dr Carol Jones, Dr Mary Welch, Dr Mitch Larson, Dr Marion Schulze

Module

Delivery




of delivery) Weekly



The module will employ a mix of formal taught input and practical exercises organised around

weekly interactive workshop sessions. There will be some formal input during which key concepts

are introduced. Students will also be given exercises to complete to develop their practical research

skills. This will include interviewing skills, using research software for collecting and analysing data,

developing and conducting surveys, selecting and using sampling techniques, and understanding the

ethical challenges that researchers can face. They will also be given the opportunity to evaluate

existing research and to engage in discussion and debate about how research is planned and carried

out, how choices are made by researchers, the use to which research is put and the challenges

involved in conducting research.

The module will be supported by online material and students will be expected to use these resources

regularly to reinforce workshop-based learning. The module is assessed through a combination of

individual written work and undertaking a series of time-limited online activities to further develop

and assess the students' understanding of how research data are collected and analysed. The first

assignment is a research methods essay and it is designed to enable students to understand how to

select an appropriate research strategy and method(s) for research. The final assignment comprises a

research proposal on a topic of the student's own choice. Students review previous subject-specific

research and use the knowledge they acquire from

this exercise and from the module content to devise a research proposal.

Graduate Skills and Attributes: written and oral communication; planning and time management;

decision making; data collection and analysis; evaluation; numeracy;

research skills; problem solving.


No of

hours

Lectures/ workshops 60

TOTAL SCHEDULED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITY

(At Level 4, normally a minimum of 60 hours per 20 credits, unless offset elsewhere in

the course)

60

TOTAL GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS

Preparation for workshops and guided reading 70

Assignment preparation, research and writing, undertaking online tests 60

Reflection on and remedial work relating to generic and individual assessment feedback 10

TOTAL GUIDED INDEPENDENT LEARNING HOURS 140


These must add up to 200 hours per 20 credits

200


Essential Texts

Bryman, A. and Bell, E. (2011) Business Research Methods 3rd Ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Saunders, M., Thornhill, A., Lewis, P., MicMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2008) Research methods for

business students Harlow : Financial Times Prentice Hall

Additional Texts

Baker, M., J. and Foy, A. (2008) Business and Management Research: How to Complete Your

Research Project Successfully 2nd

Ed. Oxford: Westburn

Blumberg, B, Cooper, D.R. & Schindler, P.S. (2011) Business Research Methods, New York,

McGraw Hill

Collis, J. and Hussey, R. (2009) Business research : a practical guide for undergraduate and

postgraduate students 3rd ed. - Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan

Cresswell, J.W. (2002), Research design: qualitative and quantitative approaches. 2nd Ed. London,

Sage.

Gill, John (2002) Research methods for managers 3rd ed. - London : SAGE

Gregory, I. (2003) Ethics in research London : Continuum

Hackley, C., E. (2003) Doing research projects in marketing, management and consumer research

London : Routledge

Jankowicz, A.D. (2005), Business Research Projects. London, Thompson.

Jesson, J & Matheson, L (2011) Doing your literature review: traditional and systematic techniques,

London, Sage.

Punch, K. (2005) Introduction to social research: qualitative and quantitative methods, 2nd Ed.

London, Sage.

Robson, C. (2007) How to do a research project - a guide for undergraduate students. Oxford,

Blackwell.

Sekaran, U. (2009) Research methods for business : a skill-building approach 5th ed. - New York :

Wiley

Wilson, J. (2010) Essentials of business research : a guide to doing your research project London:

Sage

MODULE DESCRIPTOR MG2003 Business Decision Modelling 10 ECTS (Optional)

Module

Title Business Decision Modelling

Module

Code MG2003 (L5)

CREDIT

VALUE 20 credits

date

Approved May 2011

VERSION

NUMBER 1


School PARTNER INSTITUTION N/A


Co-requisites Pre-requisites Excluded

Combinations None

Module Aims

This module aims:

To extend the range of concepts introduced at the Level 1 quantitative module.

To develop numeracy and quantitative techniques for the construction and interpretation of

more sophisticated business models.

To develop IT package handling facilities that will expand the range of business models that

can be effectively analysed.

MODULE Content

Students taking this module will have come from a very diverse range of routes into the BABS Part-

Time degree. All will have completed the equivalent of a level 4 quantitative module at some stage.

Experience shows that this may have been some years ago. Initially identification of the common

knowledge base is important to obtaining the confidence of the student to progress. Two of the

textbooks on the reading list have web based support. Using this with direction students can be

brought to a common level quickly.

The initial area for extension will focus on the basic principles of data analysis, which will normally

take about half the semester. The module will then examine a small range of deterministic business

decision models, the emphasis being placed on the development of the model and its interrogation in

the light of ‘What-if’ scenarios and how this provides useful management information.

Learning Outcomes


1. Demonstrate a conceptual and working knowledge of more complex quantitative business

models.

2. Critically evaluate the modeling process.

3. Effectively use business software packages as an agent for solving business problems

ASSESSMENT METHODS




Number of

Assessments

Form of

Assessment

%

weighting

Size of


Word count (indicative

only)

Category

of

assessment

Learning

Outcomes

being

assessed

1 coursework 50%

Staged over the

semester. Designed to

test the student’s ability

Coursework

all

to handle all aspects of

the material provided in

a non timed constrained

manner.

1 End of module

exam 50%

Normally 2.5 hours

Focuses on the

conceptual issues.

Written

exam all


The final module grade will be calculated as the average of the coursework and End of Module Exam,

with the coursework and End of Module Exam being equally weighted. The normal pass mark is

40%.

Appendix

MODULE CODE: MG2303 (L5) MODULE TITLE: Business Decision Modeling

location of study: UCLan Campus

Module

TUTOR(S)

Tatjana Kecojevic

Module

Delivery




of delivery)

Weekly



This module will be taught as a weekly three hour block to part-time BABS students over one

semester. The first meeting will initially use the full three hours to identify the base line with the

cohort from previous courses and define what background work they need to prepare. (Experience

shows that the group is of a size where this is possible). The module will then be delivered with a

mixture of lecture input, primarily to provide information and examples which will be supported by

additional materials. The pattern for the last part of the evening is to provide one of either a seminar

problem solving class or a machine practical class. (Normal practice for this module has been to book

a computer lab for the final hour of the evening so that students can practise IT skills required to

support the module.)


No of

hours

Lectures 22.5

Seminars 22.5



Preparation for seminars 45

Preparation for practicals 15

Preparation for coursework 30

Preparation for examination 20

Independent reading 45




The module is supported by eLearn and materials covered in the lectures and information in relation

to the assignments and examination can be found at

www.uclan.ac.uk/information/current_students/index.php

Recommended Texts

Bowerman B. L., O’Connell R. T. And Murphree E. S. (2011), Business Statistics in Practice, 6th Ed.

McGraww-Hill.

Morris C. (2002) Quantitative Approaches in Business Studies, 6th Ed. Pearson EducatioLtd.

Silver M. (1992), Business Statistics. McGraw Hill.

Smailes J, McGrane. (2000), Essential Business Statistics. Pearson Education Ltd.

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/current_students/index.php

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