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MN52061: Consulting skills and project

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 300
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWOG 30%, CWRG 70%
Assessment Detail:
  • Project presentation: Empirical findings and Client Feedback (CWOG 30%)
  • Consulting Project Report (CWRG 70% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate awareness of different. methodologies and how to use them.
  • Apply different methods and existing theories and concepts in the identification and solution of practical problems.
  • Show an awareness of the importance of research for both academia and practice, for example in consultancy.
  • Analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data using a range of different techniques appropriately for the solution of management problems.
  • Apply skills required to lead and manage client engagements.
  • Communicate and present the results and findings effectively and engage with organisations.



Synopsis: Acquire the methodological and applied skills you need to analyse operations, logistics and supply chains. You will have the opportunity to apply the concepts, techniques and skills acquired from your taught units to solving a practical business problem. You will also develop your qualitative and quantitative skills.

Content: This unit aims to be applied, introducing students to a range of research strategies and techniques in the context of operations, logistics, supply chain management and various practical process improvement or design techniques. It will integrate academic content with practical skills such as interviewing, presenting and teamwork. Key topics to be covered include: engaging with the academic literature; understanding different methodologies and when they are appropriate; as well as more practical sessions on identifying and collecting relevant data and problem solving. In addition, you will develop skills that will help you to successfully lead and manage client engagements now and in your future careers.

Course availability:

MN52061 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management
  • TMMN-AFM75 : MSc Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Notes:

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