ECO702 (66133) Economics and the Business Environment Module Handbook S2 2024/25

Module Title

Economics and the Business Environment

Module Code

ECO702

Module Level

7

Credit points

15

Module Status

Core Core

Semester

 2

Location

Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, London

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face

Contact Details and Communication Methods

Module Leader

Emmanuel Agboola (See cover sheet above for contact details)

Teaching Staff Contact Details

Akin Sharimakin (Akinsehinwa.Sharimakin@qa.com) Birmingham Campus

Dalene Matthew (Dalene.Matthews@qa.com) London Campus

Abu Mahmud (Abu.Mahmud@qa.com) Manchester Campus  

General Information, Queries and Consultations

If you require advice on any aspect of the module, please read the guidance provided here, in the Module Handbook.

For General Queries, please utilise the class Discussion Board. For Specific Queries or studies advice, you can avail of the ‘Virtual Office Hours.’ Please contact Dr. Emmanuel Agboola if you have questions relating to the module or wish to schedule an appointment. Please note, we aim to respond to emails within 48 hours during the working week.

Module Announcements

Key announcements will be presented during tutor-led activities.

Out of class communication including notifications, reminders, etc will be distributed via the Blackboard Announcement tool. You will receive a duplication of the announcement direct to your student email inbox. It is essential that you check your emails regularly.

It also advisable that you download the ‘Blackboard’ App as an alternative to access these announcements, notifications, and reminders as well as content.

Type / Element

Assessment method

Submission date, time and submission method

Percentage (%) and word count equivalent

Feedback due date

Element 1

Coursework 1

2–Hours constrained time assessment takes place during class time in Week 8, W/C 28th July 2025. This will be delivered during the usual time-tabled session in Week 8.

In-class Open Book Test. 

50%

(1500 words equivalent)

20 working days post submission date (via Blackboard Ultra)

Element 2

Coursework 2 

Written assignment, to be submitted by noon on Friday 29th August 2025.

50%

(1500 words equivalent)

20 working days post submission date (via Blackboard Ultra)

% Range

Analysis and Synthesis of Content (30%)

Application of Economic Theory and Models (30%)

Evidence of Reading and Referencing (15%)

Academic and Professional Skills: (15%)

70-100

Distinction

Critical insightful evaluation and synthesis of complex issues. Demonstrating exceptional knowledge and a high level of originality and reflection.

Extensive evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Extensive evidence of integrating supplementary sources. Outstanding referencing.

Outstanding, well-directed presentation, logically and coherently structured, using correct grammar, spelling and citation.

60-69

Commendation

Critical evaluation and synthesis of complex issues.  Demonstrating wide knowledge of material which includes an original and reflective approach.

Clear evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Good evidence of integrating supplementary sources. Comprehensive referencing.

Excellent presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar, spelling and citation.

50-59

Pass

Some critical evaluation and synthesis of complex issues and material.  Demonstrating appropriate knowledge of material and key issues.

Evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Evidence of reading appropriate supplementary sources. Adequate referencing.

Orderly presentation, clear structure, using acceptable grammar, spelling and citation.

45-50

Marginal Fail

Limited evaluation and synthesis of issues and material. Limited of superficial knowledge.

Limited evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Limited evidence of reading appropriate supplementary sources. Inadequate referencing.

Weak presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and citation.

<45

Fail

Little or no evidence of relevant knowledge.

Little or no evidence of applications and empirical results.

Little evidence of reading appropriate supplementary sources.

Poor presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and citation.

% Range

Analysis and Synthesis of Content (30%)

Application of Economic Theory and Models (30%)

Evidence of Reading and Referencing (15%)

Academic and Professional Skills: (15%)

70-100

Distinction

Critical insightful evaluation and synthesis of complex issues. Demonstrating exceptional knowledge and a high level of originality and reflection.

Extensive evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Extensive evidence of integrating supplementary sources. Outstanding referencing.

Outstanding, well-directed presentation, logically and coherently structured, using correct grammar, spelling and citation.

60-69

Commendation

Critical evaluation and synthesis of complex issues.  Demonstrating wide knowledge of material which includes an original and reflective approach.

Clear evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Good evidence of integrating supplementary sources. Comprehensive referencing.

Excellent presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar, spelling and citation.

50-59

Pass

Some critical evaluation and synthesis of complex issues and material.  Demonstrating appropriate knowledge of material and key issues.

Evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Evidence of reading appropriate supplementary sources. Adequate referencing.

Orderly presentation, clear structure, using acceptable grammar, spelling and citation.

45-50

Marginal Fail

Limited evaluation and synthesis of issues and material. Limited of superficial knowledge.

Limited evidence of advanced applications and empirical results.

Limited evidence of reading appropriate supplementary sources. Inadequate referencing.

Weak presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and citation.

<45

Fail

Little or no evidence of relevant knowledge.

Little or no evidence of applications and empirical results.

Little evidence of reading appropriate supplementary sources.

Poor presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and citation.