Course Description:
This course introduces students to the legal framework governing business and companies, including business structures, contracts, torts, employment law, and company law. Students will learn to analyze legal issues and apply legal principles to business scenarios.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Business Law
- Overview of business law
- Importance of business law
- : Business Structures
- Sole proprietorship and partnership
- Corporation and limited liability company
- : Contracts
- Contract formation and elements
- Contract performance and breach
- : Torts and Employment Law
- Tort law and negligence
- Employment law and labor relations
- : Company Law
- Company formation and governance
- Share capital and dividend payments
- : Legal Issues in Business
- Legal ethics and professional responsibility
- Alternative dispute resolution
Assessment:
- Quizzes and assignments (40%)
- Group project and presentation (30%)
- Reflective journal and final exam (30%)
Target Audience: Diploma students pursuing a career in business administration or related fields.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the legal framework governing business and companies
- Analyze legal issues and apply legal principles to business scenarios
- Identify and manage legal risks in business
- Develop skills in contract drafting and negotiation.
- Lecturer : Dr. Adam Banda
Course Description:
This diploma course provides a comprehensive introduction to financial accounting principles and practices, including financial statement preparation, analysis, and interpretation. Students will learn how to record, classify, and report financial transactions, and develop skills in financial statement analysis and decision-making.
Course Objectives:
- Understand financial accounting concepts and principles
- Prepare and analyze financial statements
- Record and classify financial transactions
- Apply accounting standards and regulations
- Analyze and interpret financial data
- Make informed business decisions using financial information
- Lecturer : Dr. Adam Banda
Course Description:
This course examines the external and internal environments that impact business operations, including economic, political, legal, social, and technological factors. Students will learn to analyze and respond to changes in the business environment, and develop strategies to manage risk and capitalize on opportunities.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Business Environment
- Overview of business environment
- Importance of understanding business environment
- Economic Environment
- Economic systems and indicators
- Impact of economic conditions on business
- Political and Legal Environment
- Political systems and governance
- Legal frameworks and regulations
- Social and Cultural Environment
- Social and cultural trends
- Impact on consumer behavior and business
- Technological Environment
- Technological advancements and innovations
- Impact on business operations and strategy
- Managing the Business Environment_
- Risk management and mitigation
- Capitalizing on opportunities and challenges
Assessment:
- Quizzes and assignments (40%)
- Group project and presentation (30%)
- Reflective journal and final exam (30%)
Target Audience: Diploma students pursuing a career in business administration or related fields.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the external and internal environments that impact business operations
- Analyze the impact of economic, political, legal, social, and technological factors on business
- Develop strategies to manage risk and capitalize on opportunities
- Apply knowledge to make informed business decisions.
- Lecturer : Dr. Adam Banda
- Lecturer : Kasongo Ms. Noris
Course Description:
This diploma course explores the dynamics of human behaviour within organisations, examining the factors that influence individual and group performance. Students will learn how to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, developing practical skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the impact of individual differences on organisational behaviour
- Analyze group dynamics and team performance
- Develop effective leadership and management skills
- Apply motivational theories to enhance employee engagement
- Understand organisational culture and change management
- Develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills
- Lecturer : Dr. Adam Banda