Students will develop an appreciation of the collection, analysis and interpretation of information in order to inform and support both academic and future professional activities. The effective utilization of information in order to inform decision-making is a key managerial skill and this module aims to develop skills in the acquisition, analysis and management of both qualitative and quantitative information for both academic and professional purposes. Specific aims of the module will be as follows:
Orientating students around the sources of extant information that can be used to inform academic and professional decisions;
Consideration of the nature of research both in an applied professional and more overtly academic context;
Consideration of the nature and methodologies of both qualitative and quantitative data deriving from both secondary and primary sources.