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

Reading List

Revuid, J (Editor), 'Managing Business Risk' Koran Page

Hass, K 'Managing Complex Projects' Management Concepts

Berkun, S. 'Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management' O'Reilly

Wickham, P. A. & Wickham, L. 'Management Consulting: Delivering an Effective Project' Prentice Hall

Cope, M. 'The Seven Cs of Consulting: The Definitive Guide to the Consulting Process'. Prentice Hall