Overview
The Business and Society - The Changing World of Work module from Queen Mary University of London focus on these trends with a view to understanding their implications for work, employment and society. Some issues explored in this module are: automation and AI; emotional labour; flexible working; the platform economy; climate change; regulation and the role of the state; globalisation. The extent to which COVID-19 has disrupted, or accelerated, such trends will also be explored throughout.
Course aims
This course aims to:
- to provide students with an understanding of social, political, technological, environmental and economic challenges facing modern workplaces
- to provide students with knowledge as to how external, societal factors are influencing the experience of work
- to equip students with relevant strategies to navigate the future world of work
- to develop students' ability to think critically about the consequences of changes to work and employment
- to offer students an international perspective on the changing world of work
Programme Structure
You will gain:- subject expertise in the field of work and employment
- specific concepts and ideas relating to contemporary workplaces
- an understanding of key debates related to the changing world of work
- develop strategies for addressing future challenges faced by organisations
- understand some of the ethical debates related to the changing world of work
- understand the relationship between societal factors and the experience of work.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 22 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Business Administration Sociology View 219 other Short Courses in Business Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
To join our Summer School, you should have completed a minimum of two semesters’ study at your home institution.
We welcome Summer School students from around the world. We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
We welcome international qualifications and we consider every application individually on its academic merit.
Tuition Fee
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International
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days. -
National
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days.
- One Session £2415
- Both Sessions £4588
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.