The module is practical in scope and character and is concerned with enabling students to critically examine and organise different forms of learning, skills development, and aspects of creating and managing new and entrepreneurial (especially technology-based)ventures.
- Module Supervisor: Alexandros Kontonikas
The module aims to introduce students to the core methodology and empirical practice of modern financial time series econometrics.
This will involve developing relevant statistical and mathematical skills, together with the ability to apply these methods to real data using industry-standard software and to interpret their results.
- Module Supervisor: Sam Astill
It is expected that students will engage reflexively and critically with the theory of the MBTI and their own 'type'.
Topics to be covered will include the origins and ethical foundations of the MBTI, detailed explication of the theory itself and sessions applying this theory of personality to a range of work issues such as communication, conflict, stress and career selection.
Aims
To take a reflexive and academic approach to considering the impact of personality on a variety of work situations, via the MBTI
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the origins, theoretical basis and ethical orientation of the MBTI;
2. show a reflexive awareness of the benefit of understanding personality dimensions of oneself and others, particularly with regard to work and careers;
3. critically analyse the strengths and limitations of the application of the MBTI to the world of work, for example, communication, conflict, stress and careers.
- Module Supervisor: Muhammad Akram
- Module Supervisor: Louise Nash
- Module Supervisor: Stefano Cirella
This module is compulsory for all 1st year students. It is a zero credit bearing module that will engage the students in the support mechanisms and effective study practices that are necessary for their study at EBS. The module will also provide students with guidance on their academic progress and personal and professional development. Assessment is via attendance. The module will be on the students' transcripts as completed or not completed.
Aims
This module aims to contribute to enhancing students' overall learning experience and performance. It forms part of the School's objective of developing students as engaged learners with the reflective ability to form holistic views on business and to benefit from research-led teaching. The module forms part of the Induction programme and will provide students with structured pastoral and academic support and guidance to help deal with the challenges they face. This structured regular contact with the tutor enhances communication and encourages discussion that fosters development beyond their formal studies – aiming to make every contact count. As the module will be compulsory for all EBS first year students, the aim is that the skills learned will benefit student learning and performance in all other modules as well.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students will have developed their:
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
* The importance of university support mechanisms including the library and search engines for independent research and as an integral part of being an active learner.
* The nature and scope of referencing, why it is important and necessary in developing professional skills.
* What an academic offence is and its consequences.
* The importance of a reflective approach to learning and how using feedback as part of a cycle of improvement to inform future work.
* The importance of forming networks and study groups to enhance the student experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
The technical, analytical and evaluation skills required in:
* Being able to use university support mechanisms in intelligent and effective ways to support their learning experience and performance across subject areas.
* Using best-practice in referencing to support written essays and arguments, and as part of developing ethical and professional judgment (e.g. through avoiding plagiarism).
* Becoming a reflective learner and using feedback as part of a developmental process to inform academic studies.
* Networking and building connections with academics and other students.
DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
The module aims to develop a variety of personal transferable skills by encouraging students to:
* Make confident use of the support mechanisms available to them across the university.
* Develop learning strategies that facilitate an independent approach to learning.
* Build personal connections within the community of scholarship and enquiry.
* Develop confidence in using networking skills that enable students to build connections with each other.
- Module Supervisor: Neeru Malhotra
- Module Supervisor: Simon Price
- Module Supervisor: Ileana Steccolini
- Module Supervisor: Shahzad Uddin
- Module Supervisor: Rebecca Warren
Your dissertation is the culmination of your Masters programme, where you apply the knowledge gained on your course to produce an extended independent piece of work.
You generate an original idea, analyse literature and current knowledge and produce a coherent argument that shows your ability to relate theory to practice.
Your dissertation will help you develop vital skills for the workplace, as well as the ability to analyse real problems through an academic lens. You are assigned a supervisor for the duration of your project.
- Module Supervisor: Shaila Ahmed
- Module Supervisor: Elaine Yerby
- Module Supervisor: Robert Taylor