About this Course

It is a course for anyone interested in the practical and finer details of Business Studies. Understanding business administration is becoming increasingly important in the fast changing business environment.

Course Contents

Module 1 - Economics

• The Free Market Economy
• The Financial System and Money
• Inflation
• Interest Rates
• Exchange Rates
• Fighting Unemployment
• European Monetary System and Single Currency (EURO)
• International Business, Trade and Protectionism
• Balance of Payments
• National Income and Circular Flows of Income
• The World Bank
• International Monetary Fund

Module 2 - Financial Principles

• Financial Terminology
• Accounting Convention and Reasons for Accounting Records
• Principles of Bookkeeping
• Books of Accounts
• Preparation of Accounts
• Trading, Profit & Loss Account and the Balance Sheet
• Accounts of Limited Liability Companies and Non-Profit Making Organisations
• Depreciation of Fixed Assets
• Budgeting
• Value Added Tax
• Principles of Insurance
• Financial Ratios
• Introduction to Numeracy

Module 3 - Management Principles

• Early Works in Management
• Principles of Management
• Qualities of the Manager
• Managers and their staff
• Frustration
• Motivation and Job Satisfaction
• Delegation
• Training and Development
• Time Management
• Customer Service & Quality
• Information Technology
• Stress Management
• Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques
• Marketing Techniques

Module 4 - Business Law

• English Legal System
• Civil and Criminal Liability
• Contract Law
• Agency Law
• Company
• Partnership Law
• Negligence
• Nuisance
• Occupiers Liability and Defective Premises
• Employers Vicarious Liability and Liability for Health & Safety
• Insurance
• Consumer Credit and Protection
• Mortgages
• Data Protection & Confidentiality
• Freedom of Information
• Discrimination and Equal Opportunities
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• European Convention on Human Rights

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