As a leader, the ability to understand and interpret financial information for decision-making purposes is essential. Leaders cannot afford financial illiteracy. In this module, students will learn the language of business, which will allow them to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders of their organisation. The student will develop their ability to analyse and interpret the financial statements of varying organisations, apply management accounting techniques and appreciate the role they play in the planning, control and decision-making process and develop an understanding of the role of financial strategy in the finance and resource allocation decisions within an organisation. The importance of aligning with an organisation's Sustainability Development Goals will be considered throughout the students learning.

1. Build an understanding of the financial statements of for profit and not for profit organisations, what is in them and how they are a valuable resource of assessing an organisations financial health.

2. Assess the relationship between finance and accounting, evaluate the role of the finance function within a business and the importance of good ethical practice in accounting.

3. Interpret the financial statements, appraise the financial performance of an organisation, including the working capital needs of different organisations and the importance of good working capital management.

4. Evaluate the nature and purpose of management accounting and apply the main principles of management accounting for planning, controlling and decision making.

5. Discuss the primary sources of finance available to a business, includingthe importance of sustainable finance for investors and lenders.Appraise the suitability of the different sources in the context of an organisations’ size, financial requirements and legal status and evaluate different capital structure options available to a business.

This module explores sustainability in the context of its significance to the economy, business and the financial sector. Learners will be required to explore and reflect on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ecosystem and its integration into financial decisions. The module will examine the evolving policy and regulatory environment impacting sustainable finance and consider how businesses deal with these changes in relation to governance, strategy, risk management and reporting metrics.

1. Evaluate the concept of sustainability and its relevance to the economy, business, and the financial sector.

2. Critique the role ofsustainable governance in embedding long-term sustainable organisational values: Sustainable strategy and risk management.

3. Appraise sustainability policies and regulatory frameworks, in the evolving regulatory landscape, that support sustainable finance.

4. Critically examine sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting frameworks which companies use to communicate their sustainability actions and messages, along with the sustainability ratings which enable investors to assess the quality of a companys sustainability performance.
5. Evaluate how sustainability considerations can be incorporated in a range of management decisions.

6. Explore and examine the financial instruments available to drive the sustainable transition through Responsible Investment to integrate environmental, social and governance considerations in investment decisions.

Strategy and Practice deals with the challenges leaders face in seeking to achieve their organisation's mission by aligning and deploying their internal assets, capabilities, and people to best effect in the face of changing, uncertain and ambiguous environmental and competitive conditions. This complex task requires a sophisticated blend of analytical, behavioural and political skills. This module is designed to introduce students to the comprehensive nature of strategy in business and provides an insight into the main tools of analysis available to the strategist.

1. Describe and evaluate the main theories and frameworks relevant to strategy

2. Think strategically about leading and developing a company’s business positionand integrate ideas, and knowledge from other business disciplines into their competitive reasoning

3. Critically assess and apply fundamental theories and frameworks in strategy to real life competitive scenarios

4. Appreciate how ethical principles, core values, socially responsible leadership and management practices and sustainability matter greatly in the conduct of a companys business.

5. Work and communicate effectively as an individual and as part of a team to evaluate competitive scenarios and formulate strategies.

Client management is the process of overseeing and coordinating an organisation's interactions with its clients and potential clients. This module explores the specific styles and strategies to support client management in a rapidly changing marketplace. Learners will reflect on the role of the organisation in the digital ecosystem and how organisations can capitalise on potential business opportunities in an ethical manner in a digital environment. Learners will also reflect on the importance of innovation to organisations to ensure long-term strategic success. It will take time to consider the context of organisational roles and responsibilities within client management in the modern-day world.

1. Critically examine the idea of responsible client management and what that means for modern organisations.

2. Engage with the concept, and critically evaluate consumer buyer behaviour.

3. Assessthe role of Corporate Social Responsibility in a customer-centric business environment

4. Explore the major theories of the digital ecosystem and its impact on organisations.

5. Critically examine and demonstrate an understanding of the value chain and how value can be ethically captured and created in today’s business environment.

6. Evaluate the sources of creativity and innovation present in an organisation.