Introduction to Business Management draft

Program Overview

The "Introduction to Business Management" program is a 4-week online course designed for refugees, displaced people, and anyone seeking to enhance their business management and English communication skills. Delivered through FutureLearn, the program covers essential modules in management, finance, people management, information management, and social responsibility. It provides a foundation for further study or career development in business-related fields.

Program Outline

Breakdown of "Introduction to Business Management" Program:

Degree Overview:

• Program: Introduction to Business Management
• Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Credit Level: Not for credit
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Available Course Dates: From: 01 September 2023 To: 31 August 2024
• Target Audience:
• Anyone interested in developing their business management and English language communication skills in a business setting.
• Requirement: Minimum CEFR B1 level English proficiency

Outline:

• Modules:
• Managing yourself: Introduction to management and leadership styles.
• Managing money and key financial concepts, including sources of finance, cash flow, and profit.
• Managing people, stakeholder management, and professional communication.
• The roles of businesses in society and social responsibility.
• Aspects of growth and the effects of success.
• Structure:
• Online course delivered through FutureLearn platform
• Multiple runs per year with flexible start dates

Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Jobs requiring business management skills
• Further education in business-related fields
• Opportunities and outcomes:
• Develop critical business skills
• Improve English language communication skills
• Gain a foundation for further study or career development
• The specific assessment methods and criteria.