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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Capstone Project | |||
| Reference | HSM127 | Version | 2 |
| Created | October 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2018 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | March 2023 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the opportunity to synthesise, and further develop, their learning from across the programme to demonstrate, holistically, their mastery in the area(s) of strategic planning and/or strategic management by undertaking an independent project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Conduct an independent project related to strategic service planning and delivery in health and social care. |
| 2 | Critically review and discuss relevant available literature, research and professional knowledge to establish a clear academic and practice context for the project and methods used. |
| 3 | Critically analyse, evaluate and discuss the results of the project in relation to academic and practice considerations in a professionally appropriate manner. |
| 4 | Critically discuss the implications and impact of the project in relation to appropriate areas of practice. |
| 5 | Review and reflect on the project process displaying awareness of the limitations of the project and any attendant ethical issues. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This will be dictated by each individual project. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Project supervision sessions and on-line workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 428 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 450 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| 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, 5 |
| Description: | Project report 8,000 words | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module pass mark = Grade D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | An A in component 1. |
| B | A B in component 1. |
| C | A C in component 1. |
| D | A D in component 1. |
| E | An E in component 1. |
| F | An F in component 1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Completion of HSM126 Creative Planning in Health and Social Care or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Langabeer II, JR., 2018. Performance Improvement in Hospitals and Health Systems. Routledge (Ebook). |
| 2 | Spolander G & Martin L, 2012. Successful Project Management in Social Work and Social Care: Managing Resources, Assessing Risks and Measuring Outcomes (Essential Skills for Social Work Managers). London: Jessica Kinglsey (Ebook). |
| 3 | Ozcan YA, 2017. Analytics and Decision Support in Health Care Operations Management, 3rd Ed. Wiley (Ebook). |
| 4 | A range of current evidence relevant to the project topic |