Business and Management

Introduction to business and workplace coaching

This is ideal if you've little or no coaching experience and want to use coaching to develop people, ensure wellbeing and enable performance.

Course code: BGXS001

Developing a coaching culture

Develop your people, their wellbeing and the organisation you work in using a coaching approach.

Course code: BGXC001

The impact of storytelling in business

In this course, you'll consider aspects of storytelling at the personal, organisational, and social levels.

Course code: BGXS002

Analytical thinking for problem solving

Develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to contribute effectively in organisations.

Course code: BGXS003

Managing a budget

Learn how to use financial techniques in managerial decision-making and become more confident about dealing with finance professionals.

Course code: BGXC002

Behavioural insights for the workplace

Learn how and why people interact in different ways and how this contributes to the successful working of organisations.

Course code: BGXS005

Collaboration skills for the workplace

Consider your own approach to collaboration and explore collaboration within organisations.

Course code: BGXC003

Managing change in the digital world

Discover the different aspects of managing change and planning for change – even when the nature of the change is unknown.

Course code: BGXC004

Creative thinking for the workplace

Reflect on your creative journey, and learn new tools, skills and approaches to add value to organisations.

Course code: BGXS009

Communication skills in the digital world

Explore changes in the way we communicate in the digital era and the tools to make more effective communications.

Course code: BGXC006

Managing uncertainty through monitoring and control

Learn about the importance of strategic monitoring and control systems to effective strategy implementation.

Course code: BGXS013

Design thinking in the digital world

Learn what ‘design thinking’ is, how it can create value and explore how it is used.

Course code: BGXS011

Managing uncertainty through policy implementation

Discover why public policies and services have become so important and the relationship between policy and organisational life.

Course code: BGXS007

Understanding financial statements

Develop a general knowledge of financial reports and accounting concepts to understand the uses of financial statements.

Course code: BGXS006

Creating a successful and sustainable business

Learn about the approaches and methodologies for sustainable business and how to implement a sustainable impact for positive change.

Course code: BGXC012

Managing uncertainty through monitoring and control

Learn about the importance of strategic monitoring and control systems to effective strategy implementation.

Course code: BGXS013

Leadership in the digital world

Explore aspects of leadership and the importance of effective leadership in a digital era.

Course code: BGXC009

Organisational behaviour in the workplace

This course focuses on interactions in and around organisations, and the variety of environments that organisations network with.

Course code: BGXC010

Developing team leader skills

Learn various techniques to develop teamworking skills and understand the challenges of teamworking in ever-changing environments.

Course code: BGXS012

People, work and society Access module

This access course covers a broad range of subject areas, including children and young people; health; law; management; psychology; and social science to prepare you for a range of qualifications. You’ll study four themes: Individuals; Families and relationships; Organisations and communities; and Society. It will also gently introduce you to computing and online learning; and essential study skills needed for higher education.

Course code: Y032

Credits: 30

Management Practice

This module introduces management ideas and uses activities to build on your existing knowledge and skills through the application of management theory. You will develop your understanding of management practice in your work, and in the wider context of organisations. You will critically evaluate your workplace context in relation to management practice and review your knowledge and skills. 

Course code: B123

Credits: 30

Managing 1: organisations and people - online version

This module investigates organisational behaviour and human resource management. Designed for working managers, management trainees, supervisors and team leaders, it takes a very practice-based approach to studying management concepts, focusing on your own role. It is suitable for aspiring managers provided you have experience of work involving leading a group or team; a project or task involving one or more others.

Course code: BZX628

Credits: 30

An introduction to business and management

This module provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to business and management in a globalised world. Through readings and international case studies you’ll explore a wide range of topics in contemporary business and management. Using a blend of text, audio video and interactive online activities, you’ll develop vital skills for study and for work in business, public or voluntary sector organisations.

Course code: B100

Credits: 60

Leadership and management in health and social care

This module is for existing and aspiring managers wishing to learn more about management and leadership in health and social care. It will help you develop the necessary knowledge and analytical skills, as well as providing an overview of the organisational, legal and policy contexts within which managers operate, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced in this sector.

Course code: K313

Credits: 60