In the first year, you will develop essential business knowledge. You will explore marketing, how the market effects firms demand and supply, external influences on businesses, people within organisations, entrepreneurs, and business start-ups. There is also a financial element to the first year where you will explore the finance and operations functions.
The first year covers two themes:
Theme 1: Marketing and People
In this theme, you will be introduced to the market, explore the marketing and people functions and investigate entrepreneurs and business start-up.
Content
Meeting customer needs
The market
Marketing mix and strategy
Managing people
Entrepreneurs and leaders
Theme 2: Managing Business Activities
In this theme, you will explore the finance and operations functions, and investigate external influences on business.