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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Applied Consultancy Project | |||
| Reference | BSM799 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2016 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | January 2018 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| 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 | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Formulate a project proposal establishing the rationale for addressing the specific business issue/need and creation of a project management plan. |
| 2 | Demonstrate both primary and secondary research skills and the ability to apply Project Management methodology to a research project |
| 3 | Execute and deliver of project objectives. |
| 4 | Present recommendations from the technical implementation including post project review and lessons learned. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 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. |
| Module Delivery |
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| 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. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 410 | 410 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 160 | 160 |
| TOTAL | 600 | 600 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 160 | 160 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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: | Students are required to submit a project consultancy report in the style of a handover report detailing the initiation, planning and execution of the project undertaken including reference to lessons learned. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or above |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0% - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | SAUNDERS, M. and LEWIS, P., 2012. Doing research in business and management: an essential guide to planning your project. Harlow: Pearson |
| 2 | BRYMAN, A. and BELL, E., 2015. Business research methods. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 3 | WICKHAM, L. and WILCOCK, J., 2012. Managing consulting: delivering an effective project. 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |
| 4 | Students shall also be required to access a range of appropriate advanced text books, journal articles and conference papers. |