RGU: RGU Module: Consultancy Project (BSM2051)

Module Title
Consultancy Project

Keywords
Project, research methodology, independent research.

Reference

BSM2051

SCQF Level

SCQF 11

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

Created

September 2003

Approved

June 2011

Amended

March 2013

Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

Completion of the taught elements of the programme or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To develop business consultancy skills that are transferable into the business consulting profession or in internal consultancy positions within organisations. These skills will be developed through business research and or consultancy practice within an organisation.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Formulate a research proposal and translate this into a feasible research plan.
2.	Undertake a significant piece of independent research in an applied aspect of business and managment and present and discuss the findings coherently in an appropriate management report format.
3.	Synthesise and apply in a pratical context, the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in the taught elements of the programme.

Indicative Module Content

The practice of management consulting; consulting as a profession; business research methods and practice; negotiating a scope of work; developing a research proposal; data collection and analysis; preparing and presenting a consulting report; consulting project management; managing expectations

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time	Part Time	Distance Learning	Blended Learning
Online Discussions/Activities	0	0	21	21
Tutorials	16	16	0	16
Directed Study
Research methods	14	14	14	14
Private Study
Private Study	270	270	265	249

Mode of Delivery

This module is completed through independent work. To support the student an academic supervisor is allocated who, through a number of negotiated tutorials will guide and advise the student through their progression of the consultancy or business research process.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	1
Component 2	2,3

Component 1 is assessed by a project research proposal.

Component 2 is assessed by a project report.

Indicative Bibliography

1.	BABBIE, E., 2010. The practice of social research. 12th ed. Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
2.	COLLIS, J. and HUSSEY R., 2009. Business research: a practical guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students. 3rd ed. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan.
3.	SILBERMAN, M.L., ed, 2001. The consultants tool kit. New York: McGraw-Hill.ebook
4.	WICKHAM, P.A. and WICKHAM, L., 2008. Management consulting: delivering an effective project. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.ebook