Module Descriptors
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PROPOSAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCUSSION FOR SLA (AS PART OF EPA)
STRA70192
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
0 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 100
Total Learning Hours: 100
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 1 to PG Semester 3
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- STRATEGIC BUISNESS PROPOSAL - SCOPING DOCUMENT - 500 WORDS weighted at %
- STRATEGIC BUISNESS PROPOSAL AND PRESENTATION/PROFESSIONAL DISCUSSION - 4000 WORDS 20 MINUTE PRESENTATION 40 MINUTE QUEST weighted at %
Module Details
Indicative Content
Indicative content reflects the Chartered Management Institute Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours stipulated for delivery at level 7 of the Senior Leader Apprenticeship.
What is a strategic business proposal?
It is part of the formal end-point assessment (EPA) process.¿
It starts after the apprentice has gone through the gateway.
The project proposal and the brief summary need to be approved by the IEPA.¿
It should be 12 weeks maximum duration for the apprentice to write and submit the proposal and within a further four weeks for the presentation and professional discussion.¿
It will be 4,000 words (+/-10% at the apprentice’s discretion) excluding tables, graphs, figures, references and annexes.
What is a professional discussion?
is part of the formal end-point assessment (EPA) process.¿
It takes place after the 4000 word proposal has been submitted
A 20 minute presentation by the student to the IEPA directly followed with a 40 minute question and answer between student and IEPA.
What is a strategic business proposal?
It is part of the formal end-point assessment (EPA) process.¿
It starts after the apprentice has gone through the gateway.
The project proposal and the brief summary need to be approved by the IEPA.¿
It should be 12 weeks maximum duration for the apprentice to write and submit the proposal and within a further four weeks for the presentation and professional discussion.¿
It will be 4,000 words (+/-10% at the apprentice’s discretion) excluding tables, graphs, figures, references and annexes.
What is a professional discussion?
is part of the formal end-point assessment (EPA) process.¿
It takes place after the 4000 word proposal has been submitted
A 20 minute presentation by the student to the IEPA directly followed with a 40 minute question and answer between student and IEPA.
Additional Assessment Details
Overview:
The strategic business proposal and professional discussion require the student to prepare and deliver a presentation with questioning based on a strategic business proposal they have identified which has business benefit. This is part of the formal end-point assessment (EPA) and begins once the student has gone through the gateway. It is a 12-week duration for the student to write and submit the proposal and a further 4 weeks in which the presentation and professional discussion will take place with the Independent End Point Assessor (IPEA) in order to complete the EPA fully.
A scoping document of 500 words setting out the proposal is submitted in the first instance at the gateway – this should demonstrate that the project will provide opportunity for the apprentice to sufficiently demonstrate the KSBs required.
Strategic Business Proposal:
This element is a written report of 4000 words setting out the strategic business proposal which has been identified on the basis of business benefit. It will be a detailed proposal that will enable the project to be implemented in the future – implementation is not required for EPA completion.
Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Strategic Business Proposal Presentation:
The students will prepare and deliver an individual presentation of their proposal ensuring that it appropriately covers the KSBs assigned. The presentation is followed by a professional discussion with questions on a one-to-one basis between the Independent End-point Assessor (IEPA) and the student.
Learning Outcome: 3
The strategic business proposal and professional discussion require the student to prepare and deliver a presentation with questioning based on a strategic business proposal they have identified which has business benefit. This is part of the formal end-point assessment (EPA) and begins once the student has gone through the gateway. It is a 12-week duration for the student to write and submit the proposal and a further 4 weeks in which the presentation and professional discussion will take place with the Independent End Point Assessor (IPEA) in order to complete the EPA fully.
A scoping document of 500 words setting out the proposal is submitted in the first instance at the gateway – this should demonstrate that the project will provide opportunity for the apprentice to sufficiently demonstrate the KSBs required.
Strategic Business Proposal:
This element is a written report of 4000 words setting out the strategic business proposal which has been identified on the basis of business benefit. It will be a detailed proposal that will enable the project to be implemented in the future – implementation is not required for EPA completion.
Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Strategic Business Proposal Presentation:
The students will prepare and deliver an individual presentation of their proposal ensuring that it appropriately covers the KSBs assigned. The presentation is followed by a professional discussion with questions on a one-to-one basis between the Independent End-point Assessor (IEPA) and the student.
Learning Outcome: 3
Learning Outcomes
Explore ideas/issues within an organisation and select a strategic business proposal with business benefit
Plan the strategic business proposal
Prepare and deliver a project proposal presentation as part of a professional discussion
Plan the strategic business proposal
Prepare and deliver a project proposal presentation as part of a professional discussion
Resources
Blackboard VLE
MS Teams
University library and associated online learning materials
MS Teams
University library and associated online learning materials
Learning Strategies
An independent strategic business proposal and presentation/professional discussion led by the student with support and assessment undertaken by the IEPA – Chartered Management Institute.