The assessment of the module will comprise an assignment identified by the learner and negotiated with the Negotiated Learning Advisor. This will comprise task(s) that test all the learning outcomes, with a word count of 3000 words (or equivalent).

The content of the module will be negotiated by the learner and their Negotiated Learning Supervisor to reflect the key principles of ‘advanced management’. Learners are expected to explore the underlying key principles and concepts in the context of the management of organisations.

The aim of this module is to enable the learner to structure and undertake learning activities that meet the requirements of their approved Module Proposal Form, relating to aspects of the key principles of ‘advanced management’, such as; risk management, leading change and strategy, together with consideration of key contemporary management issues.

In discussion with the Negotiated Learning Advisor the learner will develop a strategy that matches the needs of the learner and the specific requirements identified in the Negotiated Module Proposal Form, that leads to the achievement of the module learning outcomes. Students will be taught through a series of intensive study periods. Students are expected to regularly communicate with academic staff and others in their study group, using web based technologies.

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 12 hours of scheduled learning and teaching activities and 138 hours of independent and self-directed study.

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Additional resources identified by the learner with the support of the Negotiated Learning Advisor.

Johnson G, Whittington R (2013) Exploring Corporate Strategy: Text and Cases. FT Prentice

Senior B. and Swailes S. (2010) Organizational Change 4th Edition FT Prentice Hall

1. The learning outcomes will reflect the key principles of advanced management and be taken from the student’s own negotiated and approved Negotiated Module Proposal Form. The module outcomes will be agreed and approved by the Negotiated Learning Panel.
(Knowledge & Understanding, Learning, Communication, Enquiry, Reflection)