This is a learn by doing course using design thinking and entrepreneurship methodology. In this course, students will develop a “growth mindsetâ€, which includes problem solving skills and the creation of feasible solutions to problem statements that have significant economic value and/or meaningful impact to the society. Students will be working in teams on real life industry challenges by building prototype solutions and pitching this to a panel of industry experts and investors.
On completing the course, students will be able to:
The course explores the historical and contemporary narrative theories of drama and cinema. Students will learn the concepts and terms most commonly used in film analysis, and how to use these concepts and terms in writing their own analysis of a film or group of films. This subject serves as an introduction to the basic concepts and terminology used in the critical study and analysis of film and other moving-image media, where films will be considered as an art form; as a cultural artefact; as political expression; and as an economic enterprise.
Linear algebra plays a comparably profound role in both theoretical and applied mathematics, as well as in statistics, economics and finance and many other disciplines. A proper grounding in linear algebra is an important prerequisite for the understanding of higher level of mathematics and actuarial courses.
The subject explores the various facets of celebrity culture. It encompasses the analysis of cultural approaches to celebrity, ranging from the historical development, the relationships between celebrity and related media, and the study of specific celebrity case studies.
On completing the course, students will be able to:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the cultural, social, and political dimensions that shape communities and influence business and social development. Students will engage with both academic teachings and hands-on experiences that will help them understand and address the challenges faced by modern-day communities. Through lectures, community-based projects, cultural activities, and team-building exercises, students will develop practical skills in problem-solving, group collaboration, and effective communication.
This subject approaches Investor relations (IR) from a multidisciplinary perspective. It is a corporate communication activity, which combines the disciplines of communication and finance, along with other related areas, in an effort to maximise shareholders’ wealth. The subject covers four main areas: capital markets, investment process, corporate environment, and the practice of investor relations.
On completing the course, students will be able to:
This course introduces students to political communication with the primary focus on the roles media and media professionals play in the planning, crafting, and disseminating of persuasive campaign messages targeted to different audiences or constituencies.
On completing the course, students will be able to:
This course aims to provide students with the understanding of the fundamentals principles of programming. Students will learn and practice the basic components of programming including variables, constants, expressions, control structures and functions. Students will also learn to apply problem solving skill using programming construct with best practices.
On completing the course, students will be able to:
This course covers the underlying concepts of analysis, design and implemention of a database using relational data modeling, SQL and database management system.
On completing the course, students will be able to:
Apply data modelling and the underlying concepts of database systems.Implement a database design group project using appropriate tools such as Oracle SQL.Use SQL for data creation and retrieval.View the Timetable Here
The Global Media Classroom is designed to offer an innovative, low-carbon approach to internationalisation and cultural exchange across Lancaster University and its international partner institutions (ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, LU Ghana, BJTU, and LU Leipzig). It offers a novel opportunity to learn about the theories and practices of media in a global context through interactive workshops with students and academics from classrooms across different countries and regions of the world.