This interactive module delves into the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of leadership and business sustainability, encouraging debate, discussion, and analysis. You will explore key issues organisations face in leading, managing, and developing talent within the context of sustainability. The module examines how businesses can contribute to a sustainable, responsible, and equitable world, addressing challenges such as corporate responsibility, governance, and the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

You’ll develop a deeper understanding of leadership and motivation, cross-cultural leadership, and organisational culture, while applying critical thinking to challenge existing theories. Case studies and real-world examples provide practical insights into the impact of sustainability on leadership practices and business strategies.

Through innovative solutions and rigorous research, you’ll enhance your ability to navigate global challenges, present data, and measure impact. By the end, you’ll be equipped to integrate sustainability into leadership roles, driving positive change across sectors.

This module provides you with eight hours of engaging training to become carbon literate, empowering you with the knowledge and motivation to reduce carbon emissions on personal, community, and organisational levels. Carbon literacy involves understanding the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities and learning actionable strategies to reduce these emissions.

Throughout the module, you’ll cover essential topics such as climate science, calculating your carbon footprint, climate justice, and effective communication about sustainability. You’ll also explore the benefits of carbon literacy accreditation, a valuable asset for graduate employability in today’s environmentally conscious job market. The module features interactive, enjoyable activities, including quizzes and group discussions, to solidify your understanding and foster meaningful engagement with climate issues.

Learning outcomes include demonstrating awareness of carbon impacts and explaining your motivation and capability to reduce emissions. Both are assessed through a written report, or “pledge,” that captures your commitment to sustainable practices and your understanding of carbon reduction strategies.

In today’s dynamic environment, a holistic understanding of strategy is essential. This module equips you with advanced insights into strategic management, blending contemporary theoretical thinking with practical application. You will explore the strategic management process, critically examining concepts and frameworks while applying them to real-world planning and decision-making scenarios.

The module also focuses on project management, considering a project’s scope, its role as an agent of change, and the responsibilities of those involved. You’ll gain hands-on experience with project management tools to execute and evaluate projects across their life cycles. Key topics include problem-solving, decision-making, and the human resource aspects of project teams.

Through engaging learning materials and critical discussions, you’ll challenge industry norms and develop innovative solutions. By the end, you’ll possess the skills to assess strategies, manage projects effectively, and measure their impact, preparing you to lead in complex organisational contexts.

This module explores the challenges facing international organisations in managing intercultural issues in the 21st century. You’ll gain in-depth insights into cultural dimensions within the workplace by critically evaluating frameworks from Hofstede, Minkov, and Trompenaars. Using scenarios and case studies, you’ll navigate the complexities of intercultural interactions, negotiations, and conflicts in multinational organisations.

Focusing on international marketing, the module examines theories, strategies, and barriers to market entry, highlighting the unique considerations required in global contexts. You’ll also explore how businesses leverage advancements in electronic media and communication to develop innovative marketing strategies.

By engaging in peer learning, problem-solving exercises, and critical analysis, you’ll enhance your understanding of cultural dimensions and marketing practices. You’ll develop skills to create culturally sensitive solutions, formulate effective international marketing strategies, and evaluate the impact of your decisions. This module prepares you to address real-world challenges with professionalism and cultural awareness.

The Responsible Leadership through People Management module equips you with a deep understanding of how people management practices promote sustainable, ethical, and responsible leadership within organisations. You will explore concepts such as ethical leadership, inclusive workplace cultures, employee engagement, and green people management practices, all within the context of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Key topics include strategies for fostering diversity and inclusion, implementing eco-friendly policies, and enhancing employee engagement to improve organisational performance and wellbeing. Through case studies and practical sessions, you will apply real-world solutions, highlighting the impact of responsible leadership on organisational sustainability. You’ll also examine future trends and challenges in sustainable people management, formulating innovative solutions for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and long-term workforce planning.

This module provides you with critical and practical skills to drive ethical decision-making, promote sustainability, and implement inclusive policies that benefit employees, organisations, and society at large.

This module equips you with the knowledge and skills to make informed business and financial decisions. You’ll explore core concepts like the time value of money, risk and return, capital structure, and financial markets. Emphasising analytical and numerical skills, the module also develops your ability to interpret financial statements, evaluate business performance through financial ratios, and present well-argued recommendations.

Through hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to approach enterprise creatively and entrepreneurially. From identifying opportunities to creating innovative solutions, the module focuses on taking calculated risks, driving change, and positively impacting businesses, communities, and society. You’ll gain practical insights into enterprise formation across various stages of business development, applying your skills to industry settings, freelancing, or business ownership.

By the end, you’ll have the tools to critically analyse financial scenarios, respond to diverse business challenges, and apply entrepreneurial strategies to foster business growth and success.

This module offers you the choice of a project based on either a live company or a simulated business scenario. Seminars in the first week will provide you with the essential skills, methods, and guidance to successfully complete your project.

Your project will focus on innovation, such as improving or developing business processes, models, products, or services. You’ll work individually or in groups of four or five to critically evaluate complex business situations, propose evidence-based solutions, and justify your recommendations through an action plan.

Throughout the module, you’ll enhance your ability to conduct research, analyse data, and make informed decisions in uncertain environments. By the end, you’ll have developed the expertise to address real business challenges, apply academic principles, and reflect on your role as a consultant, ready to succeed in dynamic professional settings.