Business Foundations for Managers (BUSA90556)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Analyse how the economic and social context within which an organisation operates impacts the organisation.
• Apply selected frameworks, decision aids, and tools in managing day-to-day activities, including managing teams, business units or an organisation.
• Analyse business issues with a holistic perspective.
• Identify an organisation's competitive advantages and then assess whether its business model will allow it to successfully exploit its advantages.
• Identify and evaluate the factors critical for implementing the competitive strategy necessary to achieve the organisation's purpose.
• Work effectively in a team.

Generic skills

• Interpersonal and networking skills
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team working skills
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Commercial awareness and business acumen