BS4D03 - Management Project 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS4D03 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Management Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Bharati Rathore, Tiansheng Yang | ||
| Module Team: | Claire Reed | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100089 - management studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module allows students to apply the skills and knowledge that have developed through the course to consult on an authentic business problem. This module builds on the critical inquiry and requirements of critical debate established through the course and highlights how these key skills are vital within a business context to ensure rigorous decision-making. This module will enhance students’ ability to manage complex projects across a range of dynamic business environments.
Content Summary
To explore the principles and practice of project management in business especially when analysing a complex business problem.
To understand and critically assess the organisational dynamics that provide the context for using selected approaches to managing business projects and problem solving.
To evaluate selected management tools and techniques in project management.
To explore key consultancy skills and the ability to evaluate appropriate approaches to problem solving within a business context.
To understand the necessity of true cause and effect analysis and the impact this analysis will have on cross functional and multi-organisational relationships.
To communicate project content in a structured and coherent manner to a variety of organisational 'clients'
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 5 |
| Tutorial | 35 |
| Project supervision | 5 |
| Independent Study | 355 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Upon completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate: a critical appreciation of the<br />principles of applied management research |
| LO2 | Upon completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate: a critical application of a<br />range of business related tools, frameworks and concepts in the solution of a business issue. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Management | 0 | 10000 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Group or individual presentation of Management Project | 30 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |