Module Descriptors
PRACTICAL CONSULTANCY FOR SUSTAINABILITY
ENTP60055
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jonathan Fairburn
Email: Jon.Fairburn@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PROJECT PROPOSAL weighted at 20%
- REPORT weighted at 80%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will build on L5 'Sustainable business', which introduces key concepts in sustainability and CSR.
Specifically, students will carry out a relevant research project put forward by the University or another client organisation. This will entail identifying an addressing a particular sustainability/CSR challenge e.g. measuring/reducing carbon footprint, identifying an appropriate certification standard to pursue
Working in teams of 4-5 people, they will meet with the client, develop a project brief, and carry out the research. The research will be delivered to the client via a presentation and project report.
In order to facilitate the research/consultancy process, students will build their time management and client relationships skills via appropriate workshops.
Students will also produce a reflective report on their experience of working as a consultant.
Specifically, students will carry out a relevant research project put forward by the University or another client organisation. This will entail identifying an addressing a particular sustainability/CSR challenge e.g. measuring/reducing carbon footprint, identifying an appropriate certification standard to pursue
Working in teams of 4-5 people, they will meet with the client, develop a project brief, and carry out the research. The research will be delivered to the client via a presentation and project report.
In order to facilitate the research/consultancy process, students will build their time management and client relationships skills via appropriate workshops.
Students will also produce a reflective report on their experience of working as a consultant.
Module Resources
Library, internet
Module Texts
Elkington J. (1999) Cannibals with forks: The triple bottom line of 21st century business. (Oxford: Capstone) ISBN 978-0865713925
Saunders M, Thornhill A and Lewis P. (2009) Research methods for business students, 5th edition. (London: Pearson) ISBN 978-0273716860
Wickham P. A. (2007) Management consulting: Delivering an effective project, 3rd edition. (London: Financial Times) ISBN 978-0273683476
Saunders M, Thornhill A and Lewis P. (2009) Research methods for business students, 5th edition. (London: Pearson) ISBN 978-0273716860
Wickham P. A. (2007) Management consulting: Delivering an effective project, 3rd edition. (London: Financial Times) ISBN 978-0273683476
Module Additional Assessment Details
There will be 2 assessments, which will enable the students to demonstrate how they have achieved the learning outcomes:
- Team research proposal to be signed off by client, due Semester 2, Week 4 (500 words, 20%)
- Team research report to be presented to client, due Semester 2, Week 13 (2,000 words, 80%)
- Team research proposal to be signed off by client, due Semester 2, Week 4 (500 words, 20%)
- Team research report to be presented to client, due Semester 2, Week 13 (2,000 words, 80%)
Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 300 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 78 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 222 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.