| Programme Synopsis |
W1001 Principles of Management |
Students will be able to understand the principles and functions of management; develop an understanding of the key elements in planning and decision-making; describe the process of organizing the resources of a firm; define and describe the different styles of leadership; appreciate the significance of different controls required in organizations. |
W1002 Principles of Quantitative Methods |
Students will be able to apply the rules of numeracy; carry out basic numerical calculations with or without calculator; use elementary algebra; present and use mathematical data in graphic form; present and analyze simple business data; gain knowledge on research methodology. |
W1003 Principles of Accounting |
Students will be able to understand the principles of accounting and their applications; prepare Trading and Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Reports for sole traders, partnerships and limited liability companies; analyze and interpret financial reports; prepare basic cost statements and explain the characteristics of cost behaviour. |
W1004 Principles of Business Communication |
Students will be able to use written English in a variety of business situations; present a variety of data in both written and graphical form; understanding the principles of business communication; appreciate common barriers to clear communication and how to overcome them; keep abreast of current developments in communication technology; draft all the usual forms of business correspondence from given data |
W1005 Accounting |
This unit demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical framework of accounting and principles underlying accounting statements. Upon completion of this unit students will be able to evaluate the performance and the financial position of organisations from their financial statements. |
W1006 Economics |
The unit covers what is generally accepted as the subject area of fundamental economic theories, concepts and policies. Economic principles and concepts are applied in decision making in a business environment. An understanding of the general economic environment and its effect upon business organisations and their markets will be acquired at the end of the unit. |
W1007 Management |
The objectives, roles, functions and various forms of business organisations as they adapt to a dynamic and changing environment will be covered. An in depth understanding of the nature of the management process in action will be appreciated. Students will also be taught how to relate to the principles and theories of management to the actual practice as applied to the functional organisation of business and the effective performance of those who work in it. |
W1008 Management |
This unit examines the role and value of marketing in today's increasingly competitive and dynamic environment. The management of the market function will be defined in diverse marketing situations. Marketing principles are covered to analyse, plan, implement and control policies designed to achieve marketing and corporate objectives in both profit and policies designed to achieve marketing and corporate objectives in both profit and non profit organisations. |