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:
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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
Relationship with other Modules
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
On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
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
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 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
Module Pass Requirements
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
Year long Semester 1 & 2 Semester 2 & 3
Other (please indicate pattern
of delivery) Weekly
Module Learning Plan
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.
SCHEDULED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITY
No of
hours
Lectures 30
Seminars 30
TOTAL SCHEDULED LEARNING HOURS 60
GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY
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 GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS 140
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
Relationship with other Modules
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
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 Time
constrained
short
answers
40% 1 hour
Written
Exam
1,2, 3
1 Test 60% 90 minutes Written
Exam
1,2, 3
Module Pass Requirements
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
Semester Long Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Year long Semester 1 & 2 Semester 2 & 3
Other (please indicate
pattern of delivery)
Weekly
Module Learning Plan
Learning, teaching and assessment Strategy
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.
SCHEDULED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITY
No of
hours
Lectures 30
Seminars 30
TOTAL SCHEDULED LEARNING HOURS 60
GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Preparation for seminars 60
Preparation for assessments 60
Reflection on feedback given 20
TOTAL GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS 140
TOTAL STUDENT LEARNING HOURS 200
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