This is an introductory course in financial management. The course will emphasize on the tools that support business decision making. Students will study essential topics in the financial management of profit-seeking organizations. Topics will include: Goals and functions of financial management, short term financial planning, capital markets, risk and return, valuation of financial assets, cost of capital, and capital budgeting decisions. The course will develop analytical and decision-making skills in finance through the use of theory questions, practical problems, and mini-cases. Many of the problems/assignments will require the application of an electronic spreadsheet program such as Excel.

FN321 Modern Food Safety

1.     Introduction to food safety
The importance of food safety; foodborne illness symptoms and preventive methods; different hazards that occur in food production.

2.     Principles of safe food handling
Safety measures for food production; proper hygienic requirement for food handler; procedures for investigating a foodborne illness outbreak

3.     Food preservation
Methods and principles of different food preservation

4.     Food premises and equipment  
Proper layout and facilities requirement; requirement for creating and maintaining sanitary facilities, including pest control and prevention

5.     Regulations
Hong Kong Food Safety Regulations and inspection

6.     Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Basic principles of HACCP; prerequisite programs; guidelines on implementation of HACCP in a catering enterprise

The MSc in Strategic Business Management aimed at graduates who have an interest in developing an in-depth knowledge and a critical understanding of the key aspects of strategic business and management. In particular, those who are looking to pursue, advance or switch to a career in business management will benefit from this course.

You will develop a broad understanding of the most important concepts in management with a strategic perspective. De Broc prides itself on the depth and practical relevance of the knowledge delivered on its programmes by academics with practical experience. You will apply theoretical concepts and business models to real-life case studies, in a practice based environment. The course can be studied online or on campus. This degree is ideal for those interested in a future career in business and management, including roles such as manager, consultant, analyst or entrepreneur.

The MSc in Strategic Business Management aimed at graduates who have an interest in developing an in-depth knowledge and a critical understanding of the key aspects of strategic business and management. In particular, those who are looking to pursue, advance or switch to a career in business management will benefit from this course.

You will develop a broad understanding of the most important concepts in management with a strategic perspective. De Broc prides itself on the depth and practical relevance of the knowledge delivered on its programmes by academics with practical experience. You will apply theoretical concepts and business models to real-life case studies, in a practice based environment. The course can be studied online or on campus. This degree is ideal for those interested in a future career in business and management, including roles such as manager, consultant, analyst or entrepreneur.