Module Descriptors
WORK BASED PROJECT IN SALON MANAGEMENT
MKTG50232
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Linda Phillips
Email: L.A.Phillips@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 276
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 70%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 20%
- REFLECTIVE LOG weighted at 10%
Module Details
Module Texts
Gill,J.and Johnson,P. (2002) Research Methods for Managers, Sage
Bryman. A. & Bell, E. (2007) Business Research Methods Oxford University Press
Dawson, C. A (2007) Practical Guide to Research Methods: A User Friendly Manual for Mastering Research Techniques & Projects How To Books
Schwalbe, K. (2008) An Introduction to Project Management, Boston, MA.: Course Technology Cengage Learning.
Bryman. A. & Bell, E. (2007) Business Research Methods Oxford University Press
Dawson, C. A (2007) Practical Guide to Research Methods: A User Friendly Manual for Mastering Research Techniques & Projects How To Books
Schwalbe, K. (2008) An Introduction to Project Management, Boston, MA.: Course Technology Cengage Learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Report detailing the examination of the chosen aspect(s) of hairdressing, beauty therapy or complementary therapy (3000 words) (70%) (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2)
A Presentation supported by visual aids, eg. Powerpoint (10 mins) (20%) (Learning Outcome 3)
Reflective statement (500 words) (10%) (Learning Outcome 4)
A Presentation supported by visual aids, eg. Powerpoint (10 mins) (20%) (Learning Outcome 3)
Reflective statement (500 words) (10%) (Learning Outcome 4)
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
The Blackboard website
The Blackboard website
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 300 learning hours (including assessment).
The first part of the module will focus on establishing the objectives of the project, and the examination of potential leadership and management issues There will be 18 hours incorporating lectures and workshops focusing on the investigation process and the key aspects relating to the coursework assignment and the production of a brief for the project.
The remaining part of the module will focus on the development and potential implementation of the project, with one 4 hour progress tutorial to discuss common issues.
There will also be an opportunity for up to 2 hours of one-to-one discussions with the Module Tutor regarding the specific details of your investigation and proposed project.
The first part of the module will focus on establishing the objectives of the project, and the examination of potential leadership and management issues There will be 18 hours incorporating lectures and workshops focusing on the investigation process and the key aspects relating to the coursework assignment and the production of a brief for the project.
The remaining part of the module will focus on the development and potential implementation of the project, with one 4 hour progress tutorial to discuss common issues.
There will also be an opportunity for up to 2 hours of one-to-one discussions with the Module Tutor regarding the specific details of your investigation and proposed project.
Module Indicative Content
Through negotiation a student will select and obtain approval to undertake a project which will focus on an aspect(s) of hairdressing, beauty therapy or complementary therapy relating to the workplace.
The aim is to allow students, in negotiation with the Module Tutor, to identify and propose an aspect or aspects of study which will specifically meet their own learning and development needs.
The project should focus on the one or more of the key hairdressing, beauty therapy or complementary therapy functions which have been studied on their chosen award, together with work based experiential learning, thereby enhancing knowledge and skills in the context of the student¿s workplace.
The students are introduced to the principles of project management and the project life cycle to help them plan the effective implementation of their project proposal.
Students are expected to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the other modules on the foundation degree programme to address the issue you intend to investigate.
Students will be expected to critically appraise all of the following:
- The hairdressing, beauty therapy or complementary therapy issue(s) to be investigated
- Details of the specific problem
- Objectives of the project
- The business case
- Financial implications
- Marketing aspects (if applicable)
- Programme for implementation
- Benchmarking the projects success factors
The aim is to allow students, in negotiation with the Module Tutor, to identify and propose an aspect or aspects of study which will specifically meet their own learning and development needs.
The project should focus on the one or more of the key hairdressing, beauty therapy or complementary therapy functions which have been studied on their chosen award, together with work based experiential learning, thereby enhancing knowledge and skills in the context of the student¿s workplace.
The students are introduced to the principles of project management and the project life cycle to help them plan the effective implementation of their project proposal.
Students are expected to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the other modules on the foundation degree programme to address the issue you intend to investigate.
Students will be expected to critically appraise all of the following:
- The hairdressing, beauty therapy or complementary therapy issue(s) to be investigated
- Details of the specific problem
- Objectives of the project
- The business case
- Financial implications
- Marketing aspects (if applicable)
- Programme for implementation
- Benchmarking the projects success factors