Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Managing Local Content | |||
| Reference | SSM218 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To allow the student to critically understand the different rationales behind local content regulations, critical perspectives on the efficacy of these and approaches to management. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate different rationales for the development of local content regulations. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate various means of addressing and managing local content regulations. |
| 3 | Develop innovative responses to local content requirements. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| policies and regulations; national and international regulatory frameworks; supply chain considerations; role of contracting and procurement; diversity management; developing partnerships; SME development initiatives; devising a local content strategy; stakeholder involvement and managing stakeholder expectations; monitoring and evaluation; |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures, seminars, presentations, directed online learning, directed reading, preparatory work and private study, as appropriate to the student's chosen mode of attendance. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 18 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 132 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| 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 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | NWAOKORO, J.E., 2011. 'Signed, sealed, but will it deliver? Nigeria's local content bill and cross-sectoral growth.' Journal of World Energy Law and Business 4 (1) pp.40-67. |
| 2 | SHAPIRO, A.C., 1987. 'Multinational Corporation and National Regulation: an economic audit.' Managerial Finance, 13 (1), pp.27-30. |
| 3 | TORDO, S., WARNER, M., MANZANO, OE., and ANOUTI, Y., 2013. 'Defining local content.' Local Content Policies in the Oil and Gas Sector. Washington, World Bank Institute. |
| 4 | WARNER, M., 2011. Local content in procurement: creating local jobs and competitive domestic industries in supply chains. Sheffield, Greenleaf Publishing. |