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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Strategic and Commercial Management | |||
| Reference | BS4006 | Version | 3 |
| Created | May 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the commercial and organisational issues relevant in the context of the construction industry. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Examine the concept of change and the role of culture in driving transformational change. |
| 2 | Critique the role of leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating strategy within a construction industry context. |
| 3 | Communicate the processes by which quality management and continuous improvement can be achieved in a construction industry context. |
| 4 | Develop awareness of the commercial and external environment as it relates to the construction industry and its impact on activity within the workplace. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Delivered topics include human factors, quality management, leadership, strategy, risk, change, organisational culture, knowledge management, and external environment analysis in a construction industry context. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 240 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A business report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHOUSE, P. G., 2018. Leadership: Theory and practice, 8th edition, Sage. |
| 2 | MULLINS, L., 2013. Management and organisational behaviour. 10th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education. ebook. |
| 3 | JOHNSON, G., WHITTINGTON, R., REGNER, P., SCHOLES. K. and ANGWIN, D., 2017. Exploring Strategy: Text and Cases. 11th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |