Convenor name: Dr. Etain Casey
Convenor email: ec32@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P357
Office hours: 12-1.00 Wednesday
Appointment booking link: Use my email
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
Intended learning outcomes
LO1 Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts in business studies and economics.
LO2 Apply critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate real world business and economic issues and their implications for decision making
LO3 Utilise theoretical frameworks to assess the impact of various factors on organizations, markets and economies.
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 19 November 2025
Assessment 1: Release date: 10 December 2025
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 1: Format: 750-word Report
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 7 January 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 07 January 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Format: 1250-word Essay
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
