Business and Society - The Changing World of Work, Short Course | Queen Mary University of London | London, United Kingdom
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Business and Society - The Changing World of Work

22 days
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2415 GBP/full
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What does the future world of work look like? This Business and Society - The Changing World of Work module from Queen Mary University of London critically evaluates contemporary trends in the changing world of work. 

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

Credits

15 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

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

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    2415 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days.
  • National

    2415 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days.
  • One Session      £2415
  • Both Sessions   £4588

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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