BS3DX2 - Consultancy Project 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS3DX2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Consultancy Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Martyn Rowling | ||
| Module Team: | Jared Davies, , Liam Newton, Anthony Thomas | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop student’s personal skills, awareness and discipline that is essential in the workplace.
To develop students’ problem-solving skills, so that they can identify, analyse and give accurate/relevant advice based on the context of the organisation.
To develop a logical, methodical and efficient strategy to research that is relevant to those issues and the ability to present that research in a clear, readable and authoritative manner.
To develop the ability to communicate (chair meetings, interview key personnel, design a proposal, write business reports and present research to various audiences.) in a clear and concise manner.
Content Summary
The module allows students to participate in a ‘consultancy firm’ providing research and advice to organisations. The students act as Trainee Analysts and work on behalf of the organisation analysing sectors (macro and micro analysis) and applying knowledge gained from previous modules. Students will be required to expand and explore models and theories relevant to their subject area and apply theory to practice. Students get to the root of the problem, which results in a detailed report and presentation of their recommendations. The students will have the opportunity to work with different types of companies from SME’s, multi-national and non-profit organisations*.
In preparation for this project, students will complete an introduction to research methods or consultancy project during the induction and experential learning week at the start of level 6. The presentation element is based on activities and learning carried out in the induction and experiential learning week.
* Depending on Business Clinic demand.
THIS MODULE MAPS AGAINST CMI LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
This module forms part of the CMI Certificate/Diploma for BA (Hons) Business and Management (including the Event and Entrepreneurship pathways). It maps to CMI Unit 524 Conducting an Management Project.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Project supervision | 10 |
| Independent Study | 290 |
| Directed Study | 70 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse the importance of performance versus expectation and manage stakeholders needs by solving complexing problems. |
| LO2 | Critical application of theory to practice and offer organisations suggestions/solutions, taking into consideration organisational context. |
| LO3 | To be able to communicate with various stakeholders (internally and externally), in an appropriate manner. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 2 | Present research/ recommendations to client and conduct a Q&A session. | 20 | N/A | 45 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Business Report - A detailed report consisting of research, analysis and findings. | 0 | 6000 | 45 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Proposal presentation Group (immersive) - A group presentation identifying issues in need of investigation with justifications and methods. | 10 | N/A | 10 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |