BA (Hons) Business Finance Bachelor's degree at Lincoln Bishop University

This module will explore the environments in which organisations operate and will equip you with the ability to understand and analyse the interrelatedness of organisations and their environments. You will explore the dynamics of the modern business environment and links will be made to business planning and achieving competitive advantage. Factors impacting on an organisation's internal environment including the impact of legal status on the governance of an organisation, the purpose of mission

This module seeks to develop your understanding of the key concepts and terminology used in marketing environments. The role and function of marketing within organisations is explored as are the factors that influence consumer behaviour. The influence of stakeholders on an organisation's approach to marketing will be evaluated within this module through a scenario-based approach. You will be introduced to the key components of the marketing environment and will be actively encouraged and enabled

This module equips you with a firm basis of academic and professional skills required for success at university and in the graduate career market. This module assists you to transition into Higher Education and to develop your own performance in terms of the skills / competencies and behaviours used within twenty-first century organisations. You'll be introduced to reflective practice, personal and professional development planning, team work and professional behaviour including business etiquet

This module equips you with the basic financial management skills to enable the development of sound financial acumen needed to ensure decision-making in financial management. These basic financial management skills are essential for success in business regardless of whether an organisation has a dedicated finance department. The module will explore the role of the finance function, the benefits and drawback of various sources of finance, current regulatory compliance and key financial documents

This module develops your critical awareness of the principles, techniques and methods of business and management research. This module equips you with the ability to analyse and manage data and information and to understand the use of data and information in decision-making. You will evaluate the use of data and information in decision-making, will examine the types of data and information used within this process and will become familiar with a variety of research methods and analytical techni

This module will provide you with the opportunity to gain a broad introduction to the fundamentals of accounting. Correct accounting is necessary and crucial for the stability and success of any organisation. The complexity of the modern global economy depends upon the trustworthiness provided by accurate financial records and reports. You will be introduced to the basics of financial and management accounting as well as the ethics, knowledge and skills required to interrogate financial informat

The module provides you with a thorough introduction to economics with a specific emphasis on macroeconomics. The module builds on the knowledge gained in the Organisational Environments and Behaviour module at Level 4. You are introduced to key economic concepts, theories and economic policies and will gain an understanding of how such factors influence the world of business. The module explores how the health of the macroeconomic environment and the decisions taken within it (by countries and

This module focuses on developing your knowledge and skills to manage projects successfully. Throughout this module you will be encouraged to reflect on how you have approached previous projects throughout the duration of your degree studies to date and to identify opportunities for further skills development ahead of completing your capstone project at Level 6. During this module, you will identify, evaluate and utilise methods and tools for planning tasks and activities, as well as extending y

This module has been designed to assist you to further develop your understanding of the world of work and to bridge the gap between your academic studies and future employment. You are encouraged to personalise your learning experience from this module and will undertake a minimum of a 30-hour work placement. Regardless of the number of learning experiences that you select, the intent of the work placement experience should focus on identifying and developing a range of personal and employabili

This module provides you with the opportunity to broaden your understanding of finance and investment. The ability to make evidence-based investment decisions is critical to the success of any organisation. It is also necessary for managers and leaders of organisations to be able to understand, interpret, and critically analyse financial statements and performance to ensure sustainability, liquidity, and profitability. You will be introduced to the basics of investment and finance, as well as th