The Operations Management module provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in efficiently managing the processes that transform inputs into goods and services. This module explores the critical aspects of operations, including design, planning, execution, and control, with a focus on optimizing resources to achieve organizational goals.

Upon successful completion of this module, students will attain the following learning outcomes:

1. Process Optimization: Understand the principles of designing and optimizing business processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.

2. Capacity Planning and Resource Management: Apply capacity planning techniques to allocate resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization.

3. Inventory Management: Analyze and implement inventory management strategies to balance supply and demand efficiently.

4. Quality Control and Continuous Improvement: Grasp the importance of quality control measures and continuous improvement methodologies in operations.

5. Supply Chain Integration: Understand the role of supply chain management and develop skills to integrate supply chain processes seamlessly.

6. Technology Adoption in Operations: Explore and apply technological solutions for improving operations, including the use of data analytics and automation.

7. Risk Management: Identify and assess operational risks, developing strategies for mitigating potential challenges.

8. Cross-functional Collaboration: Appreciate the interconnectedness of operations with other organizational functions and develop effective cross-functional collaboration skills.

9. Sustainability in Operations: Consider the environmental and social impacts of operations, incorporating sustainability practices into decision-making.

10. Project Management: Gain foundational knowledge of project management principles and their application in operations.

These outcomes aim to equip learners with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective operations management, preparing them for roles that contribute to organizational efficiency and competitiveness.

This course explores the strategic and pivotal role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in enhancing employee performance and aligning workforce capabilities with organizational goals. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about recruitment, training, performance management, and rewards—decisions that are increasingly relevant across all managerial roles, not just within HR departments. The course integrates perspectives from both top management and functional HRM, providing a comprehensive understanding of how strategic HR practices influence business success. Students will engage with real-world case studies, current industry developments, and selected readings from business and academic sources to apply theory to practice.

Student's Learning Outcomes:

•  Understand the strategic role of HRM in supporting the business objectives of an organisation. 
• Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment.
• To enlarge insights into managing diversity.
• To identify human resource systems and practices available to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Understanding of the employee testing and selection process.
• Gain an ethical understanding of the concept of performance appraisal and its process.
• Awareness of managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement.

This meticulously designed module equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Through a blend of theory and practical application, participants delve into hazard identification, risk mitigation strategies, and legal frameworks to safeguard worker well-being.

Upon successful completion of this module, participants will attain the following learning outcomes:

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential workplace hazards, both physical and psychosocial, to proactively prevent accidents and illnesses.
• Risk Management & Control Strategies: Develop and implement effective risk management plans, including control measures such as engineering solutions, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occupational Hygiene Principles: Gain a solid understanding of occupational hygiene principles to minimize worker exposure to harmful substances and environmental factors.
• Accident & Incident Investigation: Apply best practices for investigating workplace accidents and incidents to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Workplace Safety Regulations: Navigate the legal landscape of occupational health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Emergency Preparedness & Response: Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans to manage workplace emergencies effectively.
• Communication & Safety Culture: Foster a positive safety culture through effective communication strategies to promote worker engagement and risk awareness.

This module empowers participants to become proactive advocates for workplace safety, fostering a healthier and more productive work environment for themselves and their colleagues.

The Managing Healthcare Organisations module is intricately designed to equip participants with a profound understanding of the key dimensions involved in effective healthcare management. This module explores the complexities of healthcare administration, strategic planning, and operational optimization crucial for steering healthcare organizations towards success.

Upon successful completion of this module, participants will attain the following learning outcomes:

1. Healthcare Leadership and Governance: Develop leadership skills specific to healthcare contexts, understanding governance structures, ethical considerations, and effective decision-making in the healthcare sector.

2. Strategic Planning for Healthcare: Acquire expertise in formulating and implementing strategic plans tailored to healthcare organizations, aligning objectives with industry trends and community needs.

3. Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety: Gain insights into quality improvement methodologies, patient safety initiatives, and accreditation processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

4. Financial Management in Healthcare: Master financial principles unique to healthcare settings, including budgeting, resource allocation, and financial sustainability to optimize organizational performance.

5. Health Information Systems: Understand the integration of health information systems, electronic health records, and data analytics for informed decision-making and improved patient outcomes.

6. Human Resource Management in Healthcare: Develop skills in human resource planning, recruitment, and management strategies tailored to the healthcare workforce, fostering a positive organizational culture.

7. Legal and Ethical Compliance: Navigate the legal and ethical landscape of healthcare, ensuring compliance with regulations, patient rights, and ethical standards in healthcare delivery.

This module empowers participants with the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of healthcare management, fostering competent leaders ready to address the evolving challenges of healthcare organizations.

This course is designed to develop students' strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, leadership communication, teamwork, and cross-functional integration skills. Emphasizing the formulation and execution of strategy, the course equips students with tools and frameworks applicable to large corporations as well as firms of all sizes across various sectors. Through case-based learning and interactive activities, students will engage with real-world strategic challenges from diverse industries and business contexts, enhancing their ability to make informed and impactful decisions in dynamic environments.

Student's Learning Outcomes:

• Analyse industry structure and environmental trends.
• Assess how a firm’s resources and capabilities generate competitive advantage.
• Formulate new strategies under varying contexts.
• Implement strategies and organise firms for success.

This course explores the application of economic principles, theories, and analytical tools to managerial decision-making within organizations. Emphasizing both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives, the course enhances students’ ability to apply economic reasoning to real-world business challenges. Students will gain insights into the economic foundations of strategic and operational decisions, while developing critical thinking and analytical skills essential for effective management and the efficient operation of firms.

Student's Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an intermediate understanding of consumer behaviour and market demand.
• Analyze market structure and competition.
• Understanding the role of government intervention in markets.
• Understand the impact of economics on business and society.

The Graduation Project involves the completion of a substantial research or consultancy project, allowing students to explore a specific business challenge, opportunity, or issue. Students are required to integrate theoretical frameworks with practical insights gained from their coursework, demonstrating a deep understanding of business management principles.

The project may cover various aspects of business management, such as strategic planning, organizational behavior, marketing, finance, or operations. It typically includes elements of primary and secondary research, data analysis, and strategic decision-making. Students are encouraged to select topics relevant to their career aspirations or areas of interest within the business management field.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, contributions, and limitations of key paradigms in Organizational Theories. It is designed to develop students' ability to understand, design, and manage organisations effectively. The course addresses both macro-level aspects—such as organizational structure, technology, and external environment—and micro-level dynamics, including organizational culture, managerial decision-making, power dynamics, and internal conflicts. Through a combination of lectures, readings, class discussions, case studies, and research projects, students will gain a well-rounded and analytical understanding of organizational behavior and the complexities of organizational life.

Student's Learning Outcomes:

• Have a general understanding of what an organization is, how it is constructed and how it functions.
• Understand the specific conditions of public sector organisations and the impact of the environment on organizational performance.
• Have a general understanding of the main organisational theories and research studies in the field.
• Be able to work with concepts like: organisation leadership, organisational culture, organisational structure, bureaucracy, motivation, organisational performance, organisation environment, complex systems.