In the 21st century business climate organisations are keen if not under pressure to demonstrate ‘Responsible Business’ and accountability via their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy.  Organisational approaches typically include the development of aims and objectives, policy and strategy, with the intent to address the impact of an organisation’s activity on society, the environment and a commitment to ethical and responsible conduct.  The aim of this module is for you to understand CSR in an organisational context, including opportunities and challenges which may arise in maintaining stakeholder commitment, as well as the context for compliance.


This module will provide you with critical insights into the factors influencing the formulation and implementation of business strategy. These factors will encompass those external to the organisation, such as market structure and demographic changes, as well internal factors. Throughout this module, you will be able to take these into account when recommending business strategies appropriate for a variety of circumstances. You will learn to deploy business strategy approaches to achieve competitive advantages. This module will also develop your understanding and systematic knowledge of a range of approaches to managing strategic business change.


Innovation, product development, performance improvement, change, customer service excellence, strategy, and problem-solving in organisations may be outcomes of your appropriately designed research projects. In this module, you will conduct management research designed to impact organisational practice via the planning and management of a workplace-based project, or an academic enquiry relevant to an identified business need or challenge

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