Ideal for any student looking to improve their confidence in strategic decision making, this course provides an introduction to the field of Strategic Management, exploring key ideas and theories in the field and how they can be useful for the direction and scope of an organisation. Both lectures
Entrepreneurship is usually associated with the startup of new ventures. Entrepreneurship can, however, be used as a strategic tool in order to infuse large and established organizations with the flexibility and innovation that is usually associated with small organizations. Entrepreneurship in
Study Shakespeare in the city which made him successful. We will walk the streets in the footsteps of this legendary playwright, see paintings and buildings he would have observed and, of course, watch his plays performed in the famous Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of the playhouse for which
How can 'outsiders' or 'new arrivals' narrate their personal stories in a foreign landscape? How can they bring their own histories into understanding another history? These questions have long formed an important part of many literary traditions. Through study, discussion and your own creative
Terrorism - a dynamic phenomenon that has dramatically altered in nature and strength in recent years. But with human nature less variable, psychologists believe that understanding motives and rationalisations of groups as well as individuals will lead to find better solutions to cope with the
Finance is a key area of any modern economy and the efficient allocation of money and financial instruments is essential to maximise growth and increase wealth.Why are the financial sectors of different regions essentially different in spite of seemingly being similar? In which ways do the goals of
This is a course in phenomenological research and writing with advanced themes. It explores the historical background and the contemporary expressions of the Utrecht School of phenomenology in practical professional and every day life contexts. Phenomenological research aims to return to experience
If you're keen to develop your understanding of the strategic, communicative, and psychological issues of negotiation skills, this could be the course for you. With particular emphasis on the practical exploration of negotiation skills, successful students will gain a sophisticated understanding of
When natural hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and floods interact with vulnerable human populations and their structures, disaster can devastate communities. Drawing on expertise from physical and social sciences, this course examines how natural hazards are formed, monitored
Migration is a key challenge in contemporary societies. The magnitude of people who live and work abroad has never been as large as today, with migrants making crucial contributions to economic, social, cultural and political transformation in modern societies. This situation is a momentous
