The course aims to equip individuals with the specialist knowledge and skills to engage effectively with all stakeholders who are interested in and affected by the design of a language learning syllabus. The connections between current curriculum design issues and academic leadership are also brought into focus. Furthermore, the interrelated and multifarious dimensions of assessment and its uses in education and instructional decision-making are explored. Additionally, students learn to apply knowledge acquired from available data sources to real-world curriculum design problems.

This module enables a student to put into practice the language acquired and develop this into an advanced user of English. Students will make extensive use of the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing, as well as extending the knowledge of complex grammar and advanced vocabulary.

This course aims to provide an introduction to the tools used to understand the dynamics of economic aggregates. We will study the determinants of consumption, the real business cycle model, and the search and matching theory of unemployment. Next, we will discuss the issue of nominal rigidities to understand the real effects of monetary policy and how it should be implemented optimally and at multiple levels. We will also study topics that have received particular interest recently, such as the problem of the zero lower bound and unconventional monetary policy. The course will conclude with an analysis of fiscal policy conduct and the economic aggregates' implications. Methodologically, the course will focus on the models required to discuss these issues. However, it will also present empirical evidence about these models' predictions to provide valuable context.

This comprehensive course is the perfect resource for new researchers seeking guidance at every stage of their research journey. From project definition to dissemination of findings, it provides practical advice on managing the technical aspects of research. This is essential reading for postgraduate students working on dissertations, theses, research projects, and professionals in the field. The course is organized according to the key stages of a research project and showcases examples from various industries and organizations. It presents methods that reflect the richness and diversity of current business and management research. 

Students will learn to design, select, develop, and implement appropriate research strategies for management contexts and disciplines. The course also offers practical and readily applicable guidance on conducting ethical and inclusive research in today's organizational and business environments, as well as an introduction to a diverse and expansive range of research methodologies and techniques. Each module features real-life research examples to illustrate concepts, encourage discussion, and "next steps" activities to help readers apply the content to their research projects. Emphasis is placed on important topics such as diversity and inclusion throughout the research process, data collection and privacy, digitalization, and writing up research.

Students study some important aspects of the U.S. education system, among which are governance, finance, ethics, curriculum, and instruction. In addition, it also aims to expose students to new and innovative approaches to teaching, to become more aware of the challenges faced by teachers in today's educational institutions, and to develop a more concrete personal philosophy of education. Furthermore, this course explores a number of models of instruction, encouraging student educators to integrate these into practice.

This module introduces the fundamental ideas of how the human body works. Starting with the cell as the building blocks of life and the looking at each of the major body systems. The purpose of this to give the underpinning knowledge which will prepare students to study health related subjects at higher levels.

This module enables you to gain an understanding of the three main branches of chemistry: inorganic, physical and organic. Theoretical concepts will be illustrated using several practical laboratory sessions.

This course offers students a comprehensive opportunity to improve their English reading, writing, and speaking abilities through an immersive curriculum. Throughout the program, participants will have the chance to engage with carefully selected academic texts in English, honing their comprehension skills and crafting articulate written and oral responses. The course benefits native and non-native English speakers, offering valuable instruction in critical thinking, research, evaluation of secondary sources, and academic assignment planning and drafting.

This module will enable students to gain awareness and a nuanced and sensitive understanding of other cultures and their own alongside the impact of a more digitized world on those cultures. The content aims to help students define and describe the concept of culture and use this as a framework to critically analyze their own and other cultures. Students can apply their understanding of culture to other aspects of their course and to their plans for further study and work.

This module helps students to develop English language skills to be able to communicate effectively beyond simple everyday contexts. It aims to improve one’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking and enables students to acquire a broad range of knowledge that can be used to confidently and effectively communicate in English in order to accomplish key objectives. It guides students through Intermediate and Upper Intermediate levels of English language study.

This course introduces some major approaches to studying oral and written discourse, providing a forum for evaluating these approaches and the opportunity to utilize discourse analytic methods needed to develop a deeper understanding of written and spoken discourse that is particularly interesting to our students. These approaches will be applied to various contexts, including mass media, popular culture, everyday conversation, various institutional settings, classroom interaction, legal and policy documents, and texts of special interest to seminar participants.

This course explores and evaluates competitive growth strategies in emerging markets. The course includes strategic management, the economics of technological progress and investments in research and development, and dynamic game theory to address business challenges. The course will delve into numerous topics, such as the importance of economies of scale and scope, network externalities driven by demand, the intricacies of pricing competition, the evolution of industries and approaches to research and development, entry and exit strategies, market shakeouts, and the maintenance of competitive superiority.

This module helps students to develop the understanding and use of key linguistic skills where necessary to engage effectively in an academic environment.

This course provides an analytic and applied overview of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, ensuring conceptual understanding of multiple levels within the complex discipline of economics as a whole. Moreover, the course also provides students with the conceptual tools necessary to understand and work effectively in today's interconnected world by developing strategic perspectives that link this dynamic environment, the state of the global industry, and the capabilities and position of the firm. The course provides frameworks for identifying and taking advantage of the opportunities presented in a dynamic global environment at the country and industry levels. It then focuses on firm-level strategic choices regarding where to engage in which activities. Finally, it covers the challenges of integrating the multiple perspectives, functions, and interests that constitute the multinational firm. 

This module builds upon student’s knowledge of mathematics whilst introducing new topics appropriate across a range of academic disciplines and for their future career.

Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms.  Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession.  Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking.   With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles.

The course constitutes a rigorous intellectual pursuit aimed at furnishing educators with a profound and nuanced comprehension of the pedagogical, linguistic, and sociocultural dimensions imperative for the efficacious instruction and support of English Language Learners (ELLs). This curriculum is meticulously designed to address the multifarious aspects of language acquisition, literacy development, and the educational exigencies pertinent to ELLs within diverse academic environments. By engaging with this course, educators will cultivate a holistic and informed perspective on the inherent challenges and prospective opportunities that characterize the education of ELLs.

This module provides students with an understanding of different mathematical concepts and ideas, building on the work covered in the Foundation Mathematics module. It will allow students to develop further algebraic techniques on a broad range of mathematical topics, building towards area often seen and used in university courses.

This is an academically rigorous and intellectually enriching course meticulously designed for a distinguished audience comprising educators, curriculum designers, educational leaders, and policy makers. This course endeavors to provide an exhaustive analysis and critical examination of the myriad instructional models and educational programs specifically tailored for the facilitation of English Language Learning (ELL). Central to the course's pedagogical aim is the detailed exploration of the essential elements underpinning successful instructional strategies, ranging from English as a Second Language (ESL) frameworks to sheltered instruction and comprehensive bilingual education models. Participants will engage in a profound critique of these models, discerning their theoretical bases, practical implementations, and contextual applicability. Moreover, the course is committed to fostering a pedagogical paradigm that champions an integrated, thematic approach to content-area instruction, thereby ensuring the simultaneous advancement of language proficiency and academic achievement among ELLs.

This course meticulously explores the intricacies of strategic planning and execution within the context of global organizational frameworks, distinguishing itself by emphasizing a macro-level analytical perspective that diverges from the narrower scope of functional disciplines. It endows students with sophisticated analytical competencies, essential for evaluating organizational strengths and weaknesses across diverse sectors, and integrates advanced theoretical constructs in strategic management. Enriched with empirical case studies, the curriculum prioritizes strategic positioning, competitive analysis, and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics. It involves students in comprehensive strategic decision-making exercises, cultivating a profound grasp of leadership roles within intricate international business landscapes. This academic endeavor is instrumental in preparing students for upper-echelon strategic management positions, offering them an exhaustive understanding of the processes involved in strategy formation, development, and implementation, thereby augmenting organizational performance and establishing a competitive edge.

This module introduces the key principles of accounting and economics. Students become accustomed to concepts such as market structures and monetary policy and also learn how to produce simple financial statements.

This module provides an introduction to the purpose, types and organisation of businesses. Students become familiar with a range of business concepts such as basic marketing practices.

This module provides a basic introduction to a range of IT topics including organisation of a computer system, the relationship between hardware and software, applications of computers, databases, networking (with a focus on the Internet), graphics and multimedia.

This module exposes students to extensive practical use of the modern programming language Visual Basic, to illustrate the classic programming principles of sequencing, selection and iteration in the context of object-oriented computer programming.

To earn a Master of Science in Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Applied Linguistics (M.S.Ed. T.E.S.O.L. & Applied Linguistics) degree, students must complete this course and its prerequisite, RESM 50031. These courses are designed to guide students in conducting a research project in T.E.S.O.L. & Applied Linguistics, which will culminate their experiences in the M.S.Ed. T.E.S.O.L. & Applied Linguistics program and validate them as expert researchers and practitioners. Upon completing the thesis proposal and work in RESM 50031, students must receive approval from the Linguistics faculty and be ready to complete the thesis writing. The master's thesis, upon completion, should answer a fundamental research question in the subject matter of choice. It should be an academic paper based on data that can be acquired, cleaned, and analyzed within a semester, emphasizing clarity and policy relevance.

Throughout this course, students will explore the intricacies of designing management systems and practices that foster organizational excellence and facilitate change. By bringing together various general management disciplines, students will learn to apply them in practical frameworks. The curriculum will equip them with the knowledge to explore both theory and the application of organization design, ensuring that their organizations can efficiently implement their competitive strategy. Additionally, students will discover how to optimize organizational performance by aligning structure, rewards, staffing, processes, and culture with the chosen strategy.

This course aims to foster a deep understanding of the use of decision-making models for business analytics. The constrained optimization and decision-making under uncertainty will be discussed in detail, focusing on models widely employed in diverse industries and functional areas, including operations, finance, accounting, and marketing. In addition to introducing commonly‐used and advanced quantitative models, the course aims to develop an awareness of the kinds of problems that can be tackled using available methods and software and raise awareness of some of the issues in gathering relevant data. The course will impact how an executive thinks about available data and how it can be used to provide more effective short‐term, tactical, and long‐term strategic decision-making for real-world problems. This course also explores the role of performance measurement and management as part of overall management functions, particularly in addressing financial, non-financial, or operational aspects to support strategy implementation and management decisions.

This is an academically intensive and comprehensive course meticulously designed to advance the pedagogical understanding and instructional practices of educators, curriculum developers, applied linguists, and TESOL professionals in the domain of grammar within second language education. Anchored in a multidisciplinary approach, the course intricately weaves together insights from corpus linguistics, task-based language teaching, cognitive linguistics, and sociocultural theories to construct a holistic framework for grammar instruction. This framework emphasizes the dynamic interplay between descriptive analyses of grammar in use, the cognitive and social processes underlying grammar acquisition, and the pedagogical efficacy of diverse instructional methodologies. The course rigorously interrogates the traditional paradigms of grammar teaching, advocating instead for a nuanced perspective that views grammar as a vital component of communicative competence and language use. Through a synthesis of theoretical discourse and empirical research, the curriculum navigates the complexities of designing grammar-focused instructional materials, leveraging online corpora for authentic language analysis, conceptualizing communicatively oriented grammar tasks, and assessing grammatical knowledge within the ambit of communicative language teaching.

This module equips students with a fundamental background of the principles of physics. It focuses on Newton’s mechanics, electrostatics and electrodynamics. The principles of thermal physics and magnetism are also introduced.