Because of the integrative nature of this module, along with the strong emphasis on independent learning, there will be three elements of assessment. The first two elements allow students the opportunity to complete assessments whilst information gained on the residential is still fresh in their minds. It also allows for early formative and summative feedback to students and provides an early indication to students of how they are performing against key learning outcomes. The final assessment at the end of the module allows students the opportunity to reflect on the learning process and to compare it to other modules.

Assignment 1. Pre-work researching the companies and host country plus completion of group company worksheets during the international residential (20% weighting). Assesses learning outcome 1.

Assignment 2. Team consultancy presentation approximately two weeks after the residential, 30 minutes presentation and questions (50% weighting). Assesses learning outcomes 1 and 2.

Assignment 3. End of module individual written assignment 1,800 words (30% weighting). Assesses learning outcomes 2 and 3.

This module allows the student to apply business and management knowledge gained from previous experience and to integrate and apply that knowledge to a number of `real' companies with the aim of producing to produce a consultancy focused management/business project
Students will take part in a 1 week international residential schedule involving:
- Visits to domestic and foreign national and multi-national companies in both service and manufacturing sectors. Students will have the opportunity to inspect business processes and to learn about business operations and strategies from senior managers in the host company. Students also get the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session with senior managers.
- There will also be approximately 5 hours of lectures by host country specialists on topics such as the host country's business environment (key economic facts, FDI, etc.) and aspects of the host country's business culture.
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Pre-residential workshops will be held

1. WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO IDENTIFY, CRITICALLY EVALUATE AND SELECT APPROPRIATE METHODOLOGIES TO ADDRESS A RANGE OF COMPLEX INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROBLEMS.
Analysis
Enquiry

2. CRITICALLY EVALUATE, BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PART OF A TEAM, COMPLEX ISSUES BOTH SYSTEMATICALLY AND CREATIVELY. TO MAKE SOUND JUDGEMENTS IN THE ABSENCE OF COMPLETE DATA AND TO DESIGN AND EMPLOY APPROPRIATE AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN COMPLEX AND UNPREDICTABLE SITUATIONS.
Analysis
Application
Problem Solving

3. CRITICALLY ANALYSE AND REFLECT ON YOUR OWN CONTRIBUTION IN TERMS OF INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM OBJECTIVES AND OUTPUTS
Analysis
Learning
Reflection

There will be no weekly lectures or tutorials for this module. Before the international company visits (whilst on campus):
Students are expected to attend 3 three-hour preparatory tutor-led sessions covering key aspects of the international residential visits and assessment tasks. The first session will be an introduction to the module and will be held in week 2. Key themes and concepts discussed in the workshops will be developed further throughout the schedule, e.g. in a de-briefing session linking key theories to company visits. At this stage students are also expected to further develop independent learning skills by carrying out research into the host country and the companies to be visited.

During the international company visits:
Students will work in groups and will be given the opportunity to learn from observation, i.e. company visits and formal/informal interaction with experts. After each company visit students will complete pre-issued group worksheets where relevant theories and concepts will be identified and linked to the specific company situation (learning outcome 1). All group worksheets will be submitted for assessment on the last day of the residential.

After the international company visits:
There will be no formal input from tutors. Students are expected to continue to work:
1. In their teams to produce the Consultancy Team Presentation (Assignment 2).
2. Independently to produce the final written assessment (Assignment 3).

Blackboard support site plus library and internet sites. A portfolio of appropriate academic articles and other readings will be provided to students.
A range of resources, including, University library and IT facilities, the Internet, journals and databases

Newton, R. (2010), The Management Consultant: Mastering the Art of Consultancy (Financial Times Series).