University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 3.00 pm, Mon, Thur, Fri

This module comprises two components and further develops the analytical skills and insights required for Management. Firstly, The Management Kaleidoscope examines some of the alternative perspectives on Management and the changing policy and business environment for organisations. It will explore the emergence of alternative organisational forms, such as community ownership or co-operatives and look at the growth of hybrid organisational forms and practises. Secondly, the Analysis of Financial Data component builds on module MN1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting which introduced some popular accounting techniques. This component addresses three aspects of finance including personal, corporate/business and public/government. Historical accounts, contemporary issues, case studies from around the world and considerations for future finance will be presented.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MN2001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures (x 11 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 6 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 39

Guided independent study hours: 161

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework - 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework - 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr S F Mansell
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email sfm5@st-andrews.ac.uk