Modules are listed by code (BEA..., BEE...., BEM…., CLS….) within their different levels. Exeter Credit
value is indicated in brackets.
BEA = Accounting // BEE = Economics // BEM = Management // CLS = Leadership
Further information about all these modules is on the School’s Web site
http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/modules/
The accuracy of the information below and on the Web is the best we can provide at the current time;
however we cannot guarantee the details or availability of the modules.
For University of Exeter Business School First Year student only
1st year Level 1 Modules
BEA1006 Accounting 1 (15 Credits) (Term1)
This module aims to provide non-specialist students with a broad understanding of the
fundamentals of recording transactions, the content of financial reports, the scope of financial
reporting in the UK and the basics of the interpretation of published accounting information. The
module also introduces management accounting and shows how accounting information can be
provided to support an organisation’s management in decision-making and control. The overall aim
is therefore to give an introduction to accounting from a user perspective.
Assessment: (80%) Examination; Mid-term test (20%)
Module Convenors Jim Marks ja283@ex.ac.uk and Aurel Kucani - A.Kucani@ex.ac.uk
BEA1007 Accounting ll (15 Credits) (Term 2) Students must have taken BEA1006
This module aims to provide non-specialist students with a broad understanding of introductory
financial reporting. Emphasis is placed on the transaction effects on the elements of the financial
statements, without a specific reference to the double-entry system. A conceptual approach is
taken, introducing students to the entity concept and the accrual basis of accounting. The
accounting equation is introduced next and transactions are analysed by examining the effect that
the transaction has on the elements of financial statements. Simple financial statements are then
drawn from trial balance, before looking at the individual categories of elements comprising the
statements of financial position and performance: non current assets, current assets, liabilities and
equity, and revenue and expenses. Related adjusting events are also considered, including
provisions, accruals, prepayments and share and debenture issues. The reporting of cash flow
information is subsequently considered, before concluding by examining the reporting and auditing
requirements of companies and reviewing recent developments in the fields of corporate
governance and social and environmental accounting.
Assessment: (80%) Examination; MCQ test (20%)
Module Convenor Dr Petros Vourvachis - P.Vourvachis@ex.ac.uk
The following modules are for students on Specialist Accounting Pathways only
BEA1008 Introduction to Financial Accounting (15 Credits) (Term 1)
Module Convenor David Kolitz - D.L.Kolitz@ex.ac.uk
BEA1009 Introduction to Management Accounting (15 Credits) (Term 2)
Students must have taken BEA1008
Module Convenor Katy Oliver kjo204@ex.ac.uk
BEA1003A Business Law for Accountants (15 Credits) (Term 2)
To provide students with an understanding of the nature of law with particular reference to the
English legal system, the law of tort, contract law and other areas of law that effect business.
Assessment: 100% Examination
Module Convenor Sue Hickman – S.P.Hickman@ex.ac.uk
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BEE1012 Introduction to Finance (15 Credits) (Term1)
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the functioning of financial markets. A
theoretical framework is given to understand how individuals invest in financial markets and how
firms decide in which financial market to raise capital. On successful completion of this module,
students should be able to demonstrate the following:
Module-specific skills: As a consequence of taking this module the student should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of stock and bond markets.
Discipline-specific skills: After completing this module the student should be able to apply economic
analysis to evaluate the performance of financial markets.
Personal and key skills: This module should develop students' skills at analysing problems.
Assessment: 100% Examination
Module Convenor Dr Joao Madeira- J.Madeira@ex.ac.uk
BEE1013 Introduction to Political Economy (30 Credits) (Both Terms)
The module aims to introduce the classic political economists such as Smith, Marx and
Keynes, to compare different economic perspectives and views of what economics should
be doing, to look at the role of ideology in economics, to introduce the methodology of
economics in the wider context of philosophy of science.
Assessment: 100% Examination
Module Convenor Professor John Maloney and Juliette Stephenson
BEE1014 State and Economy (15 Credits) This module is taught together with the first
term of BEE1013 above. Please note that the Examination is taken in May/June.
Module Convenor Professor John Maloney- J.Maloney@ex.ac.uk
BEE1015 Philosophy of Economics (15 Credits) This module is taught together with the
second term of BEE1013 above.
Module Convenor Juliette Stephenson- J.Stephenson@ex.ac.uk
BEE1020 Basic Mathematical Economics (15 Credits) (Term1)
This module aims to bring non-Mathematics A- level students up to a sufficient level to be able to
continue on to BEE 1024. The module is therefore the first step in enabling you to become familiar
with those mathematical tools and methods which are used frequently in most economic modules
and to show they are applied.
Assessment: 100% Examination
Module Convenor Juliette Stephenson- J.Stephenson@ex.ac.uk
BEE1021 Personal Financial Management (15 Credits) (Term 2)
This module aims to give students an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques relating
to the management of personal finances. It will provide an understanding of returns, risks, financial
planning and forecasting. Students will be introduced to alternative forms of mortgage, investment
and insurance, and the methods that can be used to analyse their potential costs and benefits.
Assessment: 100% Examination
Module Convenor Jack Rogers J.R.Rogers@ex.ac.uk
BEE1022 Introduction to Statistics (15 Credits) (Term 1)
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the role of statistical methodologies
in economics and in the business and management environment through both theoretical input and
extensive hands-on practice, using the Excel and Minitab software with a variety of data types and
statistical models.
Assessment: 90% Examination 10% Weekly multi choice questions
This cannot be taken with BEE1025
Module Convenor Carlos Cortinhas C.Cortinhas@ex.ac.uk
BEE1023 Introduction to Econometrics (15 Credits) (Term 2)
To introduce students to the role of econometric modelling in a bivariate framework, building on the
statistical methods learned in BEE1022 Introduction to Statistics
Assessment: 90% Examination, 10% assignment
Module Convenor tba
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BEE1024 Mathematics for Economists (15 Credits) (Term 2)
PRE-REQUISITES A-level Mathematics, or BEE1020 Basic Mathematical Economics
Economic problems are often expressed using mathematical models which are to be formulated,
analysed and to be confronted with real-world data. The module aims to make you familiar with
those mathematical tools and methods which are used frequently in most economic modules and to
demonstrate how they are applied.
Assessment: 100% Examination
Module Convenor Juliette Stephenson- J.Stephenson@ex.ac.uk
BEE1025 Statistics for Business and Management (15 Credits) (Term 2)
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the role of statistical methodologies
in the business and management environment through both theoretical input and extensive handson practice, using the Excel and Minitab software with a variety of data types and statistical models.
Assessment: 70% Examination; Two written Reports (10% and 20%). This cannot be taken with
BEE1022
Module Convenor Carlos Cortinhas C.Cortinhas@ex.ac.uk
BEM1005 Introduction to Business Information Systems (15 Credits) (Term 1)
This module is designed to give students a basic understanding of the modern business computing
environment, including an understanding of how computer hardware and software combine in a
business/home networked environment to satisfy the needs of the modern business environment.
For students who have not taken “A” level Computing.
Assessment: Written assignment 60%, two test contribute 20% each
Module Convenor Gordon Harris G.A.Harris@ex.ac.uk
BEM1012 Introduction to Tourism (15 Credits) (Term1)
The module aims to establish basic concepts associated with the study of tourism. The term
'tourism' is often taken for granted, although there are multiple and contested definitions with quite
important implications and connotations for how tourism is and should be studied. The module
distinguishes between demand- and supply-side perspectives, as well as between the activity
(tourism) and the actor (tourist) as quite different foci. This module proceeds to focus exclusively on
tourism trends (not tourist characteristics). The module adopts standard definitions used by
international tourism agencies to explore macro-trends and issues at the global scale. Finally, the
module explores how global issues play out at the local level in destinations, as one of the major
foci for tourism management.
Assessment: 100% Examination
Module Convenor Dr Claire Dinan- C.Dinan@ex.ac.uk
BEM1013 Business and Tourism (15 Credits) (Term 2)
Tourism is often described as the world's largest industry. The aim of this module is to explore how
tourism is distinctively organised and managed as an economic activity. The module introduces
students to the quite different nature of the 'product' and commodification in tourism (as opposed to
other sectors encountered in management studies); that is, tourism experiences are unique in
terms of their perishable, time-specific, and place-dependent nature. The different types of
organisations involved in the delivery of tourism experiences and their roles are discussed. This is
prior to an introductory discussion of major business functions as they specifically relate to, and are
used by, tourism businesses.
Assessment: 50% Essay 40% Book Review 10% Group Presentation
Module Convenor Sarah Rose Sarah.Rose@ex.ac.uk
BEM1015 Marketing and Society (15 Credits) (Term 2)
The module aims to introduce you to the study of marketing as well as provide you with a broad
perspective on the role of marketing in society. You will be encouraged to analyse and reflect on
your own behaviour, decision-making and consumption. Through examining current trends
including globalisation, consumption patterns, branding, social responsibility, ethics and social
choices, you will develop your appreciation of marketing and business practice in the world today.
Assessment: Reflective Essay (50%), Case Study (50%)
Module Convenor tba
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BEM1016 Theory of Management (15 Credits) (Term 2)
The aim of the module is to investigate both the nature of organizations (what are the
characteristics of different types of organizations?) and the practice of management (what do
managers do, how do they establish identity?). The module, through a mixture of lectures and
workshops, theory and practical case studies, will examine the history of, principles and current
issues in management and organization studies. The module is in two sections: Understanding
Organizations, and Understanding Management.
Assessment: !00% Presentation of Group Based Report
Module Convenor Jenny Wren J.Wren@ex.ac.uk
BEM1017 Theory and Practice of Management 2 (15 Credits) (Term 2)
Students must have taken BEM1016 Theory and Practice of Management or BEM1016A
The aim of the module is to develop your understanding of the underlying theory behind different
types of management learning performance management and review structures, processes and
practices and your own academic skills in exploring both historical and contemporary approaches to
performance management and collaborative learning by practising managers.
Assessment: Individual Essay (50%), Exam(50%)
Module Convenor Jenny Wren J.Wren@ex.ac.uk
CLS1001 Leadership and Teams (15 Credits) (Term1)
In the translation of leaders’ vision into action teams play a crucial role. Without a team (or a group
of followers) a leader cannot exist. Teams can be led in two ways. Managers lead teams from their
superior position (being a boss) and instruct team members what to do. Leaders lead teams from
within the group (as a key team member) influencing team members in the direction they should
take. While managers exert power and say “go” leaders exert influence and say “lets go”. Effective
leaders represent the team they are leading, they embody the norms and the values of the team.
In this course we talk about how leaders manage effectively their teams and how teams shape the
requirement for effective leadership—making some leaders more suitable to lead them. We explore
the impact of leadership in team cohesion, cooperation, commitment, productivity and creativity.
Through the course, we will illustrate the differences between a leader and a manager—leading
from within versus managing from outside the team and there will also be practical work within
teams as part of the module.
Assessment: This module will be assessed by essay (70%) and group work x 2 (15%)
Module Convenor Dr Richard Bolden Richard.Bolden@ex.ac.uk
CLS1002 Introduction to Leadership (15 Credits) (Term 2)
This module aims to introduce students to the key issues and concerns of leadership and
leadership studies. We will examine significant literary, historical, and philosophical sources for
insights on the nature and character of leadership, as well as more contemporary (and often more
theoretical) reflections on both leadership practices and the varied disciplines that study them. The
module reading and discussion will focus on several questions, beginning with the most
fundamental: "What is leadership?" Students will also consider the various parties who participate
in leadership, the processes by & through which it is conducted, the conditions which affect it, and
the ends in service of which it operates. The module will place particular emphasis on cultivating a
vocabulary conducive to understanding and analyzing the many aspects and elements of
leadership, and on developing the writing skills capable of articulating this knowledge.
Assessment: This module is assessed by means of an examination (70%) and group work (30%).
Module Convenor Dr Beverley Hawkins B.C.Hawkins@ex.ac.uk
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