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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2019-09-01

Module Leader:

Kay Smith

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision
Lecture
Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

This module introduces students to some of the macro and micro economic contexts in which accounting operates. The module also develops students’ transferable skills for employment. It aims to help students to identify and evaluate their current skills and develop these further through the completion of relevant exercises.  

Learning Strategy

Key topics will be introduced and knowledge, understanding and skills will be developed through a research / case study / student centred approach requiring investigation, collaboration, communication and presentation.

Outline Syllabus

EconomicsMacroeconomics: GDP and its components, inflation and unemployment, short run fluctuations and stabilisation policy, long run growth and supply side policy, balance of payments, exchange rates, trade, investment and globalisation.Microeconomics: Demand and supply, profit maximisation, theories of the firm, inequality, poverty and redistribution, environmental policy and sustainability, global business environment.Transferable … For more content click the Read More button below.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Portfolio

Assessment Criteria

The assessment for criteria is as set out in the Huddersfield University Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework’s and examinations.

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