Stage 3
Unit 9 : Financial Accounting
Objectives :
On completion of this subject students should possess a
thorough knowledge of the content of the reports of publicly
listed companies and be able to prepare such reports and
regulations of the various regulatory bodies; be aware of
current issues in financial reporting and be cognisant of
current changes in disclosure requirements and be able to
critically evaluate such proposed changes.
Synopsis :
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prepare financial accounts for organisations in both the
private and public sector
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measure financial performance of organisations
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explain the process of financial regulation in the preparation
of accounts
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explain the influence of price level changes on financial
accounts.
Unit 10 : Marketing Management
Objectives :
This subject aims to provide students with the foundation
for differentiating marketing from other organisational
functions by fostering an understanding of markets, marketing
concepts, key marketing issues and the relationship of these
to society as a whole. This framework enables students to link
their knowledge with the practicalities of marketing.
Synopsis :
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understand the nature and role of marketing
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consider marketing in organisations and the environment of
marketing
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study consumer behaviour, industrial buyer behaviour, and
market segmentation
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consider pricing policy and the development of a marketing
plan
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explain retailing, wholesaling and international marketing
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measure the impact of promotion and communication.
Unit 11 : Information Management
Objectives :
The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of
information technology (IT) and its significance for managers;
to explore how information technology and electronic commerce
enable changes to the skills, work practices, structures and
culture of organisations; to understand how information
technology can enhance an organisation’s business
strategies, increase business opportunities and create a
competitive advantage; to understand how information
technology affects an organisation’s clients, customers,
suppliers and the community as well as staff, to enable
managers to combine information and communication technology
expertise with general management skills; to allow managers to
direct and co-operate with information systems professional
and colleagues in identifying, selecting and managing their
organisation’s information systems.
Synopsis :
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understand the technology
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define, develop and implement information systems
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manage information resources including data and technology in
compliance with technical, operational and legal requirements
to meet user needs
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advise management on the development of information strategies
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utilize information (uncertain and imperfect) to support
management activities of planning and decision making
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monitor and control information systems and services.
Unit 12 : Strategic Management
Objectives :
On completion of this subject students should be able to
understand the dynamic nature of business and the strategic
management process employed to gain sustainable competitive
advantage. Students will be able to apply and integrate
general business skills and techniques to strategic problem
solving, and to communicate concisely and cogently the
analysis and recommended solutions to strategic problems.
Synopsis :
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analyse business environments including markets and
critical success factors
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undertake strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT)
analyses'
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determine corporate objectives, strategies and structures for
strategy implementation
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undertake structural analyses of industries for competitive
advantage.
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