Module Summary

Degree Programmes, Singapore MBA

Financial and Management Accounting This module helps managers to understand and interpret the financial statements of an organisation, and to use accounting information for purposes of decision making, performance measurement and control. Through lectures, case studies, discussions, networked computer exercises and home assignments, managers are introduced to basic financial statements, valuation issues in accounting and the interpretation of accounts, accounts for strategic performance analysis, costing techniques and analyses, budgetary techniques and variance analysis. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Quantitative Methods This module develops the key managerial skill area of business numercy, which underpins several elements of the programme. Emphasising the application of statistical thinking to business issues, the module focuses on understanding, applying and interpreting statistical tools. Through lectures, case studies, discussions and seminars, managers are introduced to data collection and description, hypothesis testing, probability theroy and distribution, and principles of time series analysis. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Marketing Designed to provide an understanding of both the theory and practice of marketing management, this module includes the analysis of marketing opportunities, research and selection of target markets, the design of marketing strategies, the planning of marketing programmes, and the organisation, implementation and control of the marketing effort. The module is taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars, syndicates, projects and case studies. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Organisational behaviour Drawing from a range of concepts, theories and models of organisational behaviour, this module examines the processes and mechanisms which influence human behaviour at work and, through a series of workshop seminars, raise awareness and understanding of how organisational behaviour may be challenged or developed. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Strategic Management This module examines the way in which the organisation pursues its goals, taking account of the threat and opportunities in the environment, and the resources and capabilities of the organisation. Developing analytical skills and techniques to assess and understand the organisation's strategic position, the module moves on to consider strategic decision-making, planning and implementation. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Corporate Finance This module introduces financial management and helps participants to understand the valuation of companies and projects, financial analysis, sources of finance, the principles of capital budgeting and working capital management, capital structure, dividend policy, mergers and take-overs, and foreign currency management. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

European Business This module explores the distinctivecharacter of European business and considers key developments in the European economy and in external business relations in US, Japan and other countries. Through lectures, seminars, workshops, syndicates and case studies, it examines the implications of these developments for the European business strategy of firms (both European and foreign-owned) and for the international business strategy of European firms. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Financial Analysis Culminating in the detailed analysis of an UK listed company, this module examines the sources and analysis of company and business information, the content, interpretation and limitations of financial statements, strategic analysis of a company, stock market analysis and the links between corporate strategy, financial performance and stock market performance, and mergers/acquisitions. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Financial Derivatives Focusing on the analysis and pricing of Derivatives and Non Derivatives, this module develops a practical appreciation of Options, Futures and Swaps, as they are dealt with in US and UK markets, and examines the role that Derivatives have in modern portfolios. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Human Resource Management Designed to provide an understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) at both a conceptual and practical level, this module draws on examples of HRM in Europe, the USA and Japan. It introduces models of HRM for analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of people management and the impact of HRM policies on organisational performance. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

International Business This module examines the core concepts of international business and their application to the dynamics and constraints of international business strategy. Through lectures, seminars, workshops, syndicates and case studies, it also considers the potential and the uncertainties for the international expansion of the firm, and the formulation of coherent international plans in the contemporary global economy More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

International Finance This module provides both a sound theoretical basis to international finance decision-making and a focus on modern financial practice, using financial skills to solve. problems of international finance management. Topics include international banking and financial market, international financial systems, the debt problem, exchange rate determination, managing currency, transfer pricing and international capital budgeting. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

International Management Drawing on major theories, empirical work, real examples and participating exercises, this module examines key issues in cross-cultural management and explores important areas of contemporary controversy, such as environmental and political issues, in the management of multinational activity. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Management Information Systems Focusing on the issues arising from the widespread use of technology systems, this module provides general managers, rather than IT specialists, with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the management of the corporate resource of information. Including compute-based classes, the module considers IT developments, business strategy and information systems, electronic commerce, business process management, and IS project management, evaluation and outsourcing. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

Multinational Business Strategy This module considers the impact of internationalisation on the industry structure and competition within national markets, and the influence of national factors on a firm's potential for competitive advantage in international markets. Through lectures, seminars, workshops, syndicates and case studies, it examines alternative international strategies, and the structures and control systems of multinational corporations. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back

International Relationship Marketing This module will help managers to redefine marketing in terms of long-term mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their suppliers and customers. International relationship marketing is gaining wider acceptance as the future direction for the marketing discipline. The course explores the concepts and strategies of relationship marketing, its economics and measurement, its evolution and significance throughout the value and supply chains. It also takes in consideration the importance of cultural sensitivity and strategic adaptation in the context of international relationship marketing development, as the world becomes increasingly globalised. Back

Operations Management Adopting a systems approach, this module considers the people, processes and materials that are directly connected with the provision of products (goods or services) to the customer. It explores the contribution of operations management to business and corporate strategy, and the means of converting strategy into structures and processes. Using lectures, case studies and practical exercises, the module includes product and process design, innovation, planning and control systems, just-in-time (JIT) and quality management. More details @ the University Catelogue. Back