BS3DX3 - Critical Enquiry Project 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS3DX3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Enquiry Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Liam Newton | ||
| Module Team: | Jayde Howard, Rachael Rees-Jones, Callum Evans, Louise Hung, Claire Wright, Andre Clark, Mary Hedderman, Lisa Curtis, Joanna Jones, | ||
| 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 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to further develop the skills of research and enquiry which the student has been exposed to over the previous two years of study. This consolidate these skills in a final research project output. The report draws on data sources to support an investigation into an area of management; to synthesise and apply this data to evaluate business and strategy formulation and implementation, and to prepare and present a business case for improvement.
The module will provide the opportunity for students to showcase the ability to investigate and diagnose a (potentially) live or complex business issue from their subject specialism perspective.
Students will be required to:
- locate the work within the body of contemporary knowledge,
- collect and analyse data,
- generate supportable conclusions,
- make practical and actionable recommendations for change, improvement or enhancement of current practice.
Content Summary
The module will involve an induction period which will revisit and summarise many of the approaches adopted by the students throughout their degree. The project will draw on many aspects of modules previously studied (such as Business Analytics for Management and Financial Decision Making).
This module has been written and the assessments designed to provide students with a period of immersive learning within the first weeks of the final year. This module creates conditions whereby students are provided with the opportunity to settle into their final year and revitalise working relationships with their peers.
Over the initial taught element, students will cover the following broad themes:
Stages in the research process (range of research methodologies and the applications of quantitative and qualitative methods)
The parameters and limitations of different research instruments
Identifying researchable areas within the field of Business & Management or Marketing
How research interacts with the field of Business & Management or Marketing
Drawing meaningful conclusions (analysis and interpretations of trends, patterns and metrics, evaluation of data collection) and applying these to a business context
Following the initial taught period, students will have to identify a topic for their research and submit a research proposal (Assessment 1). Following this, they will be assigned a supervisor. Supervisors will then meet with students, incorporating a mix of both group and individual supervision sessions, in order to guide them in completing their research project and presentation (Assessments 2 & 3).
The applied nature of the report requires a critical evaluative approach, empirical investigation and analysis and a combination of academic research and business report writing skills. It requires reflection on the implications for professional practice from an ethical and continuous professional development standpoint.
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. It maps to CMI Unit 524 Conducting an Management Project.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Independent Study | 300 |
| Directed Study | 65 |
| Groupwork | 16 |
| Project Supervision | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify a relevant area of research, collate and critically evaluate/interpret data to generate meaningful conclusions and relevant recommendations. |
| LO2 | Effectively plan and prepare a research project and the ability to communicate knowledge in an appropriate manner. |
| LO3 | Critically reflect on a research experience and appraise the effectiveness of adopted approaches/methods. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Research presentation - An oral presentation by the researcher before examiner(s), where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentational skills are assessed. | 15 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Critical enquiry report - A detailed analysis of a Business and Management topic, involving some original research, making use of data and/or primary sources; with a reflective element. | 0 | 8000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 2 | A proposal of an independent research topic to be carried out by the student, including a short literature review and discussion of methodology. | 0 | 1500 | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |