Foundations on Business and Technology Management

The Business and Technology (BTM) course introduces students who may not have a business background to the business, which as an entity is made up of people and systems that interact with the environment and with each other. The syllabus begins with an examination of the purpose and types of businesses, the key stakeholders and the rights and responsibilities that businesses have in connection with them, exploring the external influences that affect the business in its environment, including economic, legal, social and technological factors. The course then examines the structure and functions of business, focusing on corporate governance and the specific accounting related roles in this process, particularly in financial reporting, assurance, control and compliance. The syllabus then introduces key leadership, management and people issues such as effective individual and team behavior, motivation and personal effectiveness. The final section of the syllabus examines how behavior at all levels within business should be underpinned by accepted professional ethics and professional values.