INU0510 : Introduction to Business
INU0510 : Introduction to Business
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Sarah Wilkinson
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Michael Cheng, Mrs Helen Grinsell
- Owning School: INTO Newcastle University
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
None
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
This module is designed to introduce students to many aspects of UK and international business operations. It is targeted at preparing students to enter Newcastle University or other HEIs to study a wide range of business degrees at undergraduate level. Through a mixture of lecture delivery and small group seminar interaction, students will be guided towards understanding both theoretical and practical topics in the study of business. The module does not require previous study in the subject although the curriculum will allow for those with prior experience to also be stretched and challenged. The module’s specific aims are:
• To provide students with an introduction to the concepts and principles of business
• To encourage students to consider theoretical concepts in business and apply them to case study examples in the UK and overseas
• To help students understand key features of business in the UK and to get them used to the academic/cultural references to these in their reading and wider learning
• To improve student familiarity with the lexical variety in the study of business
Outline Of Syllabus
How businesses are formed in the UK
Business funding in the UK
The small business sector in the UK
Scrutiny of corporate annual report and accounts
How economic factors affect business
Introduction to key concepts in marketing
Introduction to human resource management and organisational behaviour
Current themes in business which may vary from time to time e.g. corporate governance; CSR; entrepreneurship; ethical issues; environmental issues
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
To explain how UK businesses are formed and funded
To identify the main issues affecting the small business sector in the UK
To prepare and analyse a basic set of financial statements
To describe how economics factors affect business
To outline the key concepts of marketing
To outline the principles of human resource management and organisational behaviour
To identify selected current topics in business
Intended Skill Outcomes
To read a set of annual accounts
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Seminars. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | e.g. moderated discussion boards on Microsoft Teams. Worksheet activities (questions, case studies). |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Study clinic |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | e.g. directed research and reading, student-led group activities. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to introduce material to students and expose theories and concepts. Seminars are used to discuss issues in business and develop skills through discussion, presentation etc. Tutorials are used to deal with issues which may be causing students problems.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | M | 50 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 50 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment package has been designed to provide opportunities for formative feedback and to develop important skills, whilst at the same time exposing students to unseen examination questions of various types to help them get accustomed to this mode of assessment. The examinations also allow coverage of the broad range of the syllabus and constitute an appropriate way to assess the acquisition of basic knowledge and understanding.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- INU0510's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- INU0510's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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