Prior study of Requirements Definition and Further Tools and Techniques for Modelling

Access to VLE (Blackboard)
Business process modelling (CASE) tool such as QSEE, Vision, etc

This module is delivered through distinct stages as follows (and further detailed in the Module Indicative Content)
- Module Launch (30 hours)
- Additional Guided Learning (22 hours)
- Tutorial review (1 hour)
- Independent learning (247 hours)

There will be a module launch during which around 20 hours of face to face contact will be devoted to undertaking tasks which are designed to provide useful insights into the module content and purpose. The remaining time will be spent on guided learning activities.


A module tutor who is part of the teaching team of the module will be allocated to you and you will meet them during the launch. Following the launch, there will be some materials on the VLE which are designed to guide your learning. Additionally, there will be at least two hour long sessions per week of contact time for the eleven weeks following the launch. This will be used for learning guided led by your module tutor. It will be a face to face presentation if you are on day release. For online learners it will be flipped classroom approach with group (up to 20) seminars.

Reviews:
• Tutorial reviews for online learners
Online learners will have 2 tutorial sessions with their module tutor during the course of the module. These will be individual or small group sessions during which your module tutor will be able to answer any queries that you have regarding module work. The review weeks are listed in the module handbook and mentors will be invited to join the call and provide feedback.

• Tutorial sessions for day release learners
There will scheduled tutorial sessions (up to 20 students) during the 11 weeks following the launch which will take the place of the tutorial reviews for day release students


The module leader will provide resources through the virtual learning environment which will include videos and presentations as well as links to useful websites. Other academic learning will be achieved through reading around the subject area. Module tutors will suggest useful texts, though many others will be suitable and can be found in our e-library. If you require help understanding any of the concepts, you may contact your module tutor for assistance.

Part of your independent learning will take place in your workplace under the guidance of your mentor. You will complete a work-based learning agreement to ensure that arrangements are in place at your workplace to facilitate this work-based learning. You are encouraged to endeavour to apply your growing academic knowledge to improve your work practice and to reflect on your work-based experiences to improve your learning.

You will be required to complete assignment work during independent learning time. Assignment work for a 30 credit module at level 6 should take around 140 hours to complete

Additional help with learning
You will have access to the departmental librarian. As a student, you are more than welcome to visit the university at any time and to use the resources. During time at the university, you may arrange to meet your module tutor or academic coach for additional help.

Coursework 100% - comprising 2 elements:

Part 1 – 60% (learning outcomes 1 and 2)
A strategic analysis of an organisation using appropriate tools and techniques which highlights potential areas for improvement which are prioritised according to business objectives.(circa 3600 words)

Part 2 – 40% (learning outcome 3)
A reflective report which analyses project management techniques already used and the potential for improved planning, monitoring and control using tools and techniques presented in this module (circa 2400 words)

Paul, D. 2014, Business analysis, 3rd edn, BCS, Swindon. ISBN: 178017277x; 9781780172774.

Cadle, J., Paul, D., and Turner, P. (2014) Business Analysis Techniques: 99 Essential Tools for Success. 2nd Edition. BCS, Swindon. ISBN 1906124236

1. DEMONSTRATE AND COMMUNICATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF BUSINESS CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENT FOR A TYPICAL ORGANISATION.
Communication

2. USE AN APPROPRIATE CASE TOOL AND COMMON METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY AND ANALYSE PROBLEMS AND SUGGEST PRIORITISED IMPROVEMENTS.
Enquiry
Analysis
Evaluation
Learning

3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES IN DELIVERING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT BY REFLECTING ON PREVIOUS PERSONAL PRACTICE Reflection
Application