BS3S93 - Management Project 01 Jan 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BS3S93
Module Title: Management Project
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Business Management
Faculty Sub Group: Business Management
Module Leader: Tammy Laugharne
Module Team: Louise Hung, Tiru Madahar, Linda Hamweemba, Shehla Khan, Adam Poole, Michelle Mahoney, Lisa Curtis
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100089 - management studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Jan 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The module explores the concept, theories and practice of project management that builds on research methodology skills and is post-requisite progression of the Business Research: Principles and Practice module.

The module provides the opportunity for students to synthesize their learning from previous studies and apply their knowledge to a live project activity.
Reflective and analytical progress meetings will be frequently held with the supervising tutor to ensure steady progression of the social enterprise and to ensure that the students maximise the learning opportunities that the module affords. The students will be encouraged to associate their strategic actions to academic theory and critically evaluate their decisions. Reflective practice will feature significantly in this module. The module encourages students to synthesize knowledge from previous academic study and the application of theory to professional practice will be a key feature of the module.
Implicit within this module is an expectation of the student to also develop professional skills and approaches expected of a business owner or strategic manager. Furthermore, students will be encouraged to identify potential shortfalls in their skills, knowledge and ability to perform the task and address these needs by embracing an attitude towards lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement. The module will hence improve student employability and enhance students’ ability to manage projects within organisations.

Content Summary

• Analysis of live business problems.
• Exploration and critical analysis of organisational dynamics.
• Application and evaluation of management tools and techniques in project management.
• Approaches to problem solving within a business context.
• Decision-making and cause and effect analytical tools.
• Project Management.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 10
Independent Study 120
Directed Study 40
Groupwork 30
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Upon completion of this module the students should be able to demonstrate a critical appreciation of the principles of applied management research.
LO2 Upon completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate: a critical application of a 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
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 Proposal presentation for a project. 10 N/A 20 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Report (CW) 1 Critical enquiry report analysis of a project. 0 4000 80 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (CW) 1
Report (CW) 1

Reading List

Boddy, D. (2016) Management: An Introduction, Harlow: Pearson Education.
Burns, P. (2016) Entrepreneurship and Small Business, London: Palgrave.
Easterby-Smith, M., Thorpe, R. and Lowe A. (2018), Management Research: An Introduction, Sage Publications Ltd
McGrath, J. and Bates, B. (2017) The Little Book of Big Management Theories and How to Use Them, Harlow: Pearson Education.
Newton, R. (2011) The Management Book, Harlow: Pearson Education.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2019), Research Methods for Business Students, Essex Prentice Hall.