7B018E - Future Ready Professionals: Management Systems and Organisational Practice 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7B018E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Future Ready Professionals: Management Systems and Organisational Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operations and Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operations and Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Sriram Chinnadurai | ||
| Module Team: | Scott Parfitt, Luke Evans, Paul Byard, Victoria Pledger, Natalie Shawley, Amy Nguyen | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To equip students with the academic, digital and professional presentation skills required to apply this knowledge in practice, supporting postgraduate study and effective performance in contemporary organisational environments.
To develop students’ critical understanding of management systems and organisational practice across leadership, supply chain, operations and project management.
Content Summary
This module introduces students to the core principles of management, supply chain, operations and project management within contemporary organisational contexts. It develops essential knowledge alongside the professional skills required for effective leadership, collaboration and decision-making in digitally enabled environments. Key areas include leadership and management theory, supply chain and operations thinking, project management overview, and professional communication and presentation skills.
The module supports students in transitioning to postgraduate study by strengthening academic capability, digital literacy and professional behaviours. Learning is delivered through interactive lectures, workshops and applied activities that reflect real-world organisational challenges, encouraging students to integrate theory with practice in line with postgraduate Business and Management expectations.
As part of the wider programme, the module provides critical understanding for subsequent specialist study by developing interdisciplinary awareness, problem-solving ability and professional confidence. It aligns with USW 2030 Curriculum principles by embedding challenge-based learning, collaboration and digital fluency, preparing students for management roles and further academic progression.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Workshops | 44 |
| Guided Study (includes 10.5 hrs digital guided learning) | 44 |
| Groupwork | 20 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Formative Assessment | 30 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically understand the principles and future challenges of leadership, supply chain, operations and project management within contemporary organisational contexts. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate management concepts and tools to analyse organisational challenges and develop and present appropriate solutions through professional communication and presentation in collaborative contexts. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Group Presentation (Asynchronous) | Student Choice either Synchronous or Asynchronous | 15 | N/A | 80 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Individual Professional Discussions | Synchronous Individual Critical Discussion | 5 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Group Presentation (Asynchronous) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Individual Professional Discussions | ✔ | ✔ | |