Business Policy
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 7 pages
- 1 units
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills in business management. It explores core concepts in organizational structure, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. The course also covers key aspects of financial management, marketing strategies, and human resource management. Students will learn to apply these principles to real-world business scenarios and develop effective decision-making skills.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BUS898, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
What you should be able to do
- Understand core business management principles
- Develop strategic planning skills
- Apply financial management techniques
- Analyze marketing strategies
- Manage human resources effectively
What it prepares you for
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Marketing Manager
- HR Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Consulting
- Finance
- Retail
- Technology
- Healthcare
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Organizational Structure
Understanding the complexities of organizational structures requires analyzing various business models.
- Module 2: Core Business Functions
Unit 6: Financial Management
Financial management principles involve complex calculations and understanding of economic indicators.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 0 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Overview · 0 hours
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Core Concepts · 0 hours
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Organizational Structure · 0 hours
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Strategic Planning · 0 hours
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Operational Efficiency · 0 hours
- Week 6Module 2: Core Business Functions
Unit 6: Financial Management · 0 hours
- Week 7Module 2: Core Business Functions
Unit 7: Marketing Strategies · 0 hours
- Week 8Module 2: Core Business Functions
Unit 8: Human Resource Management · 0 hours
- Week 9Module 2: Core Business Functions
Unit 9: Decision-Making Skills · 0 hours
- Week 10Module 2: Core Business Functions
Unit 10: Real-World Scenarios · 0 hours
- Week 11Module 3: Advanced Topics
Unit 11: Business Ethics · 0 hours
- Week 12Module 3: Advanced Topics
Unit 12: Leadership · 0 hours
- Week 13Module 3: Advanced Topics
Unit 13: Communication · 0 hours
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module objectives and key concepts
- Practice case studies from Units 4, 7, and 10
- Create a study schedule focusing on Units 3 and 6
- Solve sample problems related to financial management
- Summarize key marketing strategies from Unit 7
Questions students ask about this course
What is BUS898 about?
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills in business management. It explores core concepts in organizational structure, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. The course also covers key aspects of financial management, marketing strategies, and human resource management. Students will learn to apply these principles to real-world business scenarios and develop effective decision-making skills.
How many units does BUS898 have?
BUS898, Business Policy, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 7 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BUS898?
BUS898 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is BUS898 hard?
BUS898 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does BUS898 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is BUS898 assessed?
BUS898 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with BUS898?
Business Analyst, Project Manager, Marketing Manager, HR Specialist and Financial Analyst.