Introduction to Business Management

Explore what it means to be a business manager On this course, you’ll develop a range of business management skills relevant to your life, university study or the world of work. You’ll learn how to use and apply useful business concepts, tools and terminology whilst exploring four key aspects of business management: managing money, managing people, managing information, and - most importantly – managing and understanding yourself. You’ll learn to communicate professionally in common business situations. You’ll reflect on your own management and leadership style and consider the concepts of success, sustainability, and social responsibility. Featured in the UK government’s The Skills Toolkit collection. This course is supported by UK Aid - Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform. This course is designed for refugees, displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who wish to study a Business Management related course at a university in English. It has been created as part of the PADILEIA project, which aims to increase access to higher education and employment. However, this course will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their Business Management skills and foundational knowledge, as well as their English language and communication skills in a business setting. We recommend learners have a minimum of CEFR B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) to get the most from this course.