MN50713: EMBA - project
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
 Academic Year: | 2020/1 |
| Owning Department/School: | School of Management |
| Credits: | 30 [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 600 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Description: | Aims: The aims of this unit are: * to provide students with the opportunity to work independently on a management problem of relevance to their organisation. * to provide the student with the knowledge and ability to conduct original management research * to enable the student to integrate the knowledge acquired through the unit and apply it to a real organizational issue. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit students will be able to: * identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with appropriate and representative literature in the field of business and management * integrate a wide range of theoretical knowledge in a complex and fast changing environment * apply knowledge, theory and own research to answer a business problem * apply responsible business practices and ethical principles to inform decision-making. * deliver professional quality communications. Skills: This unit will provide students with analytical problem-solving; presentation skills; lateral integration of management activities. Transferable/Key Skills * an ability to develop a holistic perspective on an organization and an understanding of how the different functions relate to one another; * Identify, synthesize, and analyse theory and data from various sources to answer a research question * an appreciation and in-depth understanding of the resources and competences required for successful cross-functional management in organisations including consulting skills. Professional Practical Skills * deal with complex issues and make sound judgements in the absence of complete information, and to communicate their conclusions clearly and competently to a range of audiences; Personal/Interpersonal * the facility to communicate including presenting and marketing themselves and their ideas; preparation and production of effective business plans and reports; * the ability to recognise risks and opportunities and to use their consulting skills to the advantage of organisations Content: The unit will start with an Individual Project Workshop with the aim of: * providing the student with some the knowledge and ability to conduct independent research * to prepare students for the process of planning and undertaking their individual project. The workshop will cover the following: * Nature of suitable projects, working with the organisation, developing project ideas, the role of the project supervisor, time management and project ethics. * The use of different methodological approaches for the individual projects. * Optional topics may include specific techniques under the broad headings of: qualitative interviewing; observation techniques; survey techniques; and experimental techniques. Individuals will then be expected to work on their projects with the support of a supervisor and produce a written report. |
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MN50713 is Optional on the following programmes:School of Management
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