Module Identifier MMM5210  
Module Title SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT  
Academic Year 2007/2008  
Co-ordinator Mrs Nerys Fuller-Love  
Semester Intended for use in future years  
Next year offered N/A  
Next semester offered N/A  
Course delivery Lecture   2 hours per week  
  Seminars / Tutorials   1 hour per week  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours  50%
Semester Assessment 1 x group 25%; 1 x individual 25% 2500 words  50%
Supplementary Exam2 Hours  50%

Learning outcomes

The objectives of the module include the following:


Aims

The module will include the management of small businesses from start-up, growth and expansion. Characteristics of the entrepreneur, how to get started, raising finance and other issues will be discussed and analysed.

Reading Lists

Books
J Dewhurst, P Buns (1993) Small Business Management 3rd edition. Blackwell
J Stanworth, C Gray (1992) Bolton 20 Years On, the Small Firm in the 1990's Chapman
K Keasey, R Watson (1993) Small Firm Management, Ownership, Finance and Performance

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7