Module Title
Applied Consultancy Project
Keywords
Project, project consultancy, research methodology, literature review, project implementation, requirements management, client management, project handover |
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Prerequisites for Module
Completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate knowledge and professional competence in the technical implementation of a project addressing a commercial business issue.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Formulate a project proposal establishing the rationale for addressing the specific business issue/need and creation of a project management plan.
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Demonstrate both primary and secondary research skills and the ability to apply Project Management methodology to a research project
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Execute and deliver of project objectives.
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Present recommendations from the technical implementation including post project review and lessons learned.
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Indicative Module Content
The module requires students to undertake an applied consultancy project using business research methods and practice, negotiating a scope of work, developing a research proposal, data collection and analysis, preparing a consulting report.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Distance Learning | Online interaction
| 60 | 60 |
Directed Study
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| 220 | 220 |
Private Study
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| 320 | 320 |
| 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 tutorial sessions will guide and advise the student through their progression of the applied project process.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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A project handover report which illustrates the evaluation and technical implementation of the project
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | SAUNDERS, M. and LEWIS, P., 2012. <I>Doing research in business and management: an essential guide to planning
your project.</I> Harlow: Pearson
| | 2. | BRYMAN, A. and BELL, E., 2015. <I>Business research
methods.</I> 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
| | 3. | WICKHAM, L. and WILCOCK, J., 2012. <I>Managing consulting: delivering an effective project.</I> 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson.
| | 4. | Students shall also be required to access a range of appropriate advanced text books, journal articles and conference papers.
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