1. Critically evaluate the impact of the external environment on organisations.
Knowledge & Understanding
Enquiry

2. Analyse and apply selected investigative techniques to interpret complex business challenges and propose innovative and sustainable solutions.
Enquiry
Learning
Analysis
Application
Problem Solving
Communication

3. Plan, manage and implement a live consultancy project.
Application

4. Critically assess the practical implications for an organisation, stemming from your research.
Analysis
Problem Solving

5. Reflect upon and evaluate your research, skills and personal development.
Analysis
Reflection

1. Project Proposal - Digital infographic outlining organisational problem as well as possible and proposed solutions (1,000 words) (20%) (LOs 1 & 2)

2. Poster Presentation - Poster Presentation outlining the entire research project. Poster will showcase the context, the problem/issue, the methodological approach, key findings, conclusions and a reflection on your personal and professional development (one Page – 1000 words) (20%) (LO5)

3. Project Report- Written report outlining the business issue/problem, the methodological approach taken, and the findings from the research process. This must also include conclusions and practical recommendations for the organisation based on the investigation undertaken (4,000 words) (60%) (LOs 3 & 4)

The core management consultancy project will be the culmination of your programme of study. The key focus of this module will be the identification and resolution of a contemporary issue faced by an organisation. You will work alongside the organisation to identify and address the issue faced. The module enables the selection of an award-relevant project and can be based on current or previous work experience OR address an issue presented by an organisation. This is your opportunity to further develop key employability skills such as project management, relationship building, inter-cultural management, consultancy and teamwork, as well as practically apply many of the concepts you've studied during your degree. It will also offer an opportunity to engage with organisations operating in a different cultural context, through a residential visit.

Through this consultancy project you will gain valuable experience of working with key stakeholders and conducting primary research, through tasks such as interviews, focus groups and customer surveys.

This module provides the opportunity to take learning from your degree and create implementable recommendations for your selected organisation. You will build a report of your project activity and evaluate the project, followed by a critical reflection on practical experiences gained, and the impact on your continued professional development. You will be investigating real local, national and international organisations.

This module will focus on key aspects of identifying the key business issues within the context of the wider business environment for the organisation and how to research and develop an implementable solution. It will introduce key concepts through a variety of presentation methods, including case-studies of local, national and international organisations, and using analytical tools to identify options to resolve these business issues.

Scheduled learning and teaching activities, to consist of:
-Face-to-face and online live webinars to take the form of tutorials involving opportunities for group discussion and presentation, flipped-classroom opportunities, further groupwork and case study analysis

Guided independent study, to consist of:
-Accessing additional online content such as videos and presentations
-Independent reading to consolidate knowledge gained in the formal teaching
-Reflective Log

You will undertake ‘formative’ assessments during the module to help you monitor your learning and provide you and us with ongoing feedback on your progress, that helps you prepare for the ‘summative assessment(s) during or at the end of the module.

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VLE learning support material to be provided for independent / self-directed learning
LinkedIn Learning
Microsoft Educator Centre
Module handbook
Open Textbook Library

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