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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Core Business Skills | |||
| Reference | SUM402 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2012 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | December 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide an overview of core business skills pertinent to the management of commercial practice within the energy sectors and critically appraise alternative approaches and practices. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand basic accounting concepts, the form and content of the annual accounts of trading enterprises, the tax law implications and the workings of a standard accounting system. |
| 2 | Critically analyse and report on corporate growth, failure and rescue. |
| 3 | Critically appraise and report the range of analytical tools and their applications when used in a business planning and leadership environment. |
| 4 | Analyse and apply whole-life costing techniques in a commercial environment. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Accounting principles & procedures, data management, statutory requirements. Whole life asset costing and economics, cost modelling, uncertainty and risk. Client/Operator and contractor relationships, communication, leadership, managing people & resources, decision quality, negotiation, scenario planning; industry based, real world case studies and scenarios. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials supported by on-line tutorial support and discussion forums. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 70 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Normally a longitudinal assessment involving topic discussion forums (20%) and a group presentation (20%). | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | An individual written piece of work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve 40% or greater in each component. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or greater |
| B | 60% or greater |
| C | 50% or greater |
| D | 40% or greater |
| E | 35% or greater |
| F | Less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is a core part of the MSc Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors. The module may be taken as a stand-alone study package. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Johnston, G., Scholes, K., Whittington, R. 2009, Exploring corporate Strategy, Prentice and Hall |
| 2 | Gaughan, P. A., 2010, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings, Wiley |
| 3 | Northouse, P. G., 2009, Leadership: Theory and Practice, Sage Publications |
| 4 | Gillespie, I.,2004, Principles of Financial Accounting, Prentice Hall |
| 5 | Kishk M., Al-Hajj A., Pollock R., Aouad A., Bakis, N. and Sun, M., 2003. Whole-Life Costing in Construction - A State of The Art Review. The RICS Research Paper Series, 4(18). |