This module is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of key people management processes and practices in order to equip students with skills in the functional area of Human Resource Management. It will provide them with the knowledge required to effectively lead teams and manage people in the workplace.

1. Describe the HR Planning process and appraiseits purpose in business.
2. Describe the steps in the recruitment and selection process.
3. Write a training programme.
4. Evaluate methods of performance appraisal and the contribution of performance management to engagement.

5. Explain the role of remuneration and reward and its link to performance.

6. Examine employee relations practices.
7. Describe the importance of diversity in the workplace.

The module will provide learners with a collection of resources to create and implement a Digital and Social Media Strategy for a business. The module will also enable learners to develop skills in Digital Media and Digital Marketing using Industry Standard Software, while also addressing the legal and ethical issues related to social and digital media for business.

1. Construct and present aDigital and Social Media Strategy Plan for a Business

2. Devise, construct and publish content usingindustry standard software

3. Defend and apply the principles of design to projects

4. Articulate the value of integrated marketing campaigns across SEO, Paid Search, Social, Mobile, Email, Display Media

5. Analyse and measure your online presence to continuously develop and improve your digital and social media presence.

The aim of this module is to enable students to interpret the financial results of a small business, distinguish between profitability and liquidity and appreciate the need for financial planning; and to develop an understanding of the financial management methods used in appraising capital investment options and assessing appropriate sources of finance.

1. Explain the layout of financial statements and the terminology used.

2. Interpret the financial statements of a small business using ratio analysis
3. Explain the crucial importance of cash to a business and prepare basic cash flow statement.

4. Apply the main principles of management accounting for planning, controlling and short term decision making.
5. Report to management on the financial performance of an organisation.
6. Outline the importance of and prepare basic calculations in relation to working capital management.

7. Identify the principle sources of finance available to a business and appraise the suitability of the different sources in the context of an organisation’s financial requirements.
8. Apply the main techniques used in the appraisal of capital expenditure decisions and interpret the results.

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the issues and processes that constitute effective contemporary management practice. This module will outline constraints for todays managers along with current trends and issues which influence managers in carrying out the functions of management.

1. Display knowledge of organisation culture and the business environment and identify how they can be constraints for effective management practice.

2. Analyse the managers role as a decision maker and identify factors that influencethe decision making process.

3. Outline considerations for planning in a dynamic and changing environment

4. Analyse the importance of organisational structure, communication and change management as determinants of a successful organisation.

5. Discuss and appraise the role ofmotivation and leadership in organisations.

6. Appreciate how control tools can be used to improve performance in an organisational setting.

The aim of this module is to develop students research skills and conduct a literature review.

1. Articulate what is research?

2. Critically review and demonstrate the ability to complete a literature review

3. Recognise, analyse and justify the application of various research methods

4. Identify search databases and repositories for research literature

5. Complie a Bibliography

This subject aims to develop an appreciation of economic theory and its application to both the Irish and global economy. Furthermore, it aims to provide the student with an insight into the application of economic theory in everyday life.

The module will provide the student with necessary analytical tools and vocabulary required to independently analyse and research constantly changing economic issues. Students are encouraged to take an active interest in economic related events as they occur.

1. Identify using demand and supply analysis equilibrium price and output levels
2. Define, describe and calculate elasticity of demand and supply.

3. Examine in detail how economies function at a micro level including MU theory, cost,revenue and profit maximisation theory.

4. Examine the main macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, unemployment and inflation and theirimpact on an economy

5. Discuss the relationship between macroeconomic variables and relate this to what is happening in theIrish and global economy.

6. Review and analyse the role of fiscal policy and monetary policy