Module Descriptors
WORK BASED PROJECT IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
ORGB50366
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Lawrence
Email: Angela.Lawrence@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 276
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PROJECT weighted at 70%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 20%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 10%
Module Details
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
The module website
The module 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 3 x 6 hour sessions 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 3 x 6 hour sessions 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 of leadership and management relating to the workplace.
The aim is to allow students, in negotiation with a University 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 leadership and management functions which have been studied on their chosen award, together with work based experiential learning, eg. managing people, accounting and finance, marketing, strategy, leadership, etc., thereby enhancing knowledge and skills in the context of the student's workplace.
The module also introduces the investigation process, including setting objectives and the production of a work-based project proposal and detailed project report.
You 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.
Typically you will be expected to consider the following:
- Leadership / management issue(s) to be investigated
- Details of the specific problem
- Objectives of the project
- The business case
- Financial implications
- Programme for implementation
- Benchmarking the projects success factors
The aim is to allow students, in negotiation with a University 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 leadership and management functions which have been studied on their chosen award, together with work based experiential learning, eg. managing people, accounting and finance, marketing, strategy, leadership, etc., thereby enhancing knowledge and skills in the context of the student's workplace.
The module also introduces the investigation process, including setting objectives and the production of a work-based project proposal and detailed project report.
You 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.
Typically you will be expected to consider the following:
- Leadership / management issue(s) to be investigated
- Details of the specific problem
- Objectives of the project
- The business case
- Financial implications
- Programme for implementation
- Benchmarking the projects success factors
Module Additional Assessment Details
A project report detailing the examination of the chosen aspect(s) of business, leadership or management (3000 words) (70%) (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2)
A Presentation supported with Powerpoint (10 mins) (20%) (Learning Outcome 3)
Reflective statement (500 words) (10%) (Learning Outcome 4)
A Presentation supported with Powerpoint (10 mins) (20%) (Learning Outcome 3)
Reflective statement (500 words) (10%) (Learning Outcome 4)
Module Texts
Gill,J.and Johnson,P. (2002) Research Methods for Managers, Sage
Saunders, M., Lewis,P. and Thornhill,A. (2002), Research Methods for Business Students, 3rd Edition, Financial Times Prentice Hall
Saunders, M., Lewis,P. and Thornhill,A. (2002), Research Methods for Business Students, 3rd Edition, Financial Times Prentice Hall