BUSINESS REPORTING TECHNIQUES - 2027/8

Module Overview

The Business Reporting Techniques module enables students to understand a research problem and source, process and conduct appropriate research while preparing a report. It facilitates independent learning process and provides them with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to articulate findings in a structured format. By covering the fundamentals of research techniques and their applications, this module will enable students to work independently for the project module. This module expects students rely on almost everything they learn in the International Business Management Programme.

Module provider

Surrey Business School

Module Leader

LEE Sun Hye (SBS)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 7

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

None

Module content

Indicative content includes:

• Insights on how to structure a report


• Techniques of using models/frameworks to formulate and develop arguments


• Collection of secondary data


• Techniques of using and analysing secondary data


• Using these techniques in writing report on a chosen topic

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of business reporting in the context of global business environment. 

Thus, the summative assessment (the one that you would receive a mark) for this module consists of:

• An individual report, which addresses learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Module aims

• Prepare students for their final project by developing their skills, understanding and knowledge of the process involved in successfully completing an international business project.

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy for this module is designed to encourage students to think critically about the different stages of report writing and to apply their theoretical knowledge and research techniques.

The strategy also provides a range of integrated learning opportunities to facilitate the development of the key knowledge areas described above.

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: MANM373

Other information

Global and cultural capabilities: This module is designed to develop students¿ ability to think critically and apply their knowledge and skills within an international business context. Through the assessments and learning activities embedded in the module, students are encouraged to analyse and address management challenges from a global perspective. These experiences support students in applying theoretical knowledge and research techniques to practical situations, while developing a deeper understanding of international business practices.

Digital capabilities: During the module, students acquire and develop a range of digital capabilities. Students are trained in operating research software packages such as SPSS and NVivo.

Employability: During this module, students develop a range of digital capabilities. In particular, they receive training in the use of research software packages such as SPSS and NVivo to support data analysis and qualitative research.

Resourcefulness and resilience: The module requires a high level of self-discipline and initiative, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and to manage complex tasks independently. By the end of the module, students will have strengthened key attributes for a career in management, including analytical thinking, intellectual independence, and the ability to support managerial decisions with empirical evidence.

Programmes this module appears in

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2027/8 academic year.