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Business Environment

03 December 2018–07 December 2018, 9:00 am–5:15 pm

This course introduces students to the business aspects of organisations engaged in developing technology and complex systems, to enable them to make effective decisions that are sensitive to the needs of the enterprise.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

£2364.00

Organiser

Centre for Systems Engineering

Location

UCL
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom

At the end of this module, the student will be able to:

    • Appraise the environment in which the enterprise operates and consider its leadership
    • Evaluate the role of ethics in business decision making
    • Identify and critique the factors influencing an organisation's strategy development
    • Suggest and analyse the marketing mix
    • Compare sources of finance and analyse how they comprise the firm's capital structure
    • Consider the advantages and disadvantages of different investment appraisal techniques
    • Differentiate key issues involved with supply and procurement
    • Evaluate different organisational structures and their implications for the work environment

    Application process

    In order to apply for a short course, please fill out an application form and return it to uclse.courses@ucl.ac.uk.

    Visas

    If you believe that you may need a visa, you can find more information about short course visas by visiting the UCL advice page.   

    Accommodation

    Our courses are non-residential. You will need to arrange your own accommodation in London if necessary.    

      Concessions

      The fees for 5-day modules are £1,595 for UK/EU students (UK/EU passport required) and £2,364 for overseas students.