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Module Title
Consultancy Project (Leadership)

Keywords
Project, research methodology, independent research.

ReferenceBSM682
SCQF LevelSCQF 11
SCQF Points60
ECTS Points30
CreatedMay 2011
ApprovedSeptember 2011
Amended
Revision No.1
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 management 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 TimeDistance Learning
Assessment
5050
Online Discussions/Activities
032
Tutorials
320

Directed Study

  
Research methods
2828

Private Study

  

490490

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 process.

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1 1
Component 2 2
Component 3 3

Component 1 - A written discussion of the project research proposal presented as an individual report.

Component 2 - The report as presented to the sponsor company by the individual.

Component 3 - An individual reflective report on the learning experience

Indicative Bibliography

1.BABBIE, E. 2010. The practice of social research. 12th ed. Belmont, Calif.:Thomson/Wadsworth.
2.COLLIS, R. 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 consultant's tool kit. New York: McGraw-Hill. e-book
4.WICKHAM, P.A. and WICKHAM, L., 2008. Management consulting: delivering an effective project. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. e-book


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