MMM154-Business and Management Project

Module Provider: International Business and Strategy
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Prof Peter Scott
Email: p.m.scott@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

ThisÌýproject module serves as a capstone module for the Master’s in Management programme. Students will have an opportunity to draw on knowledge and experience gained across the programme (i.e.,Ìýnine months of classroom learning) and apply them to a contemporary business or managementÌýproblem or issue. Projects can be developed in conjunction with specific organizations (upon availability) or can beÌýstudent-led (i.e., students can choose a topic related to their chosen streams of specialisation.

Aims:

The objective of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to define and execute an independent piece of research in business and management on an approved topic of their choiceÌýin the real world context (either in collaboration with an organisation/company, or through individual independent research).ÌýStudents will also have an opportunity to cultivate critical thinking and develop their research, presentation, and writing skills by conducting a critical review of the literature and undertaking an original piece of researchÌýwith help ofÌýreal lifeÌýdata/context.ÌýStudents will have face-to-face interaction with an academic supervisors that will provide personalized feedback throughout every stage of their research/project.ÌýThis provides students with an opportunity to define and execute an independent piece of research in business and management on an approved topic of their choice, possiblyÌýin collaboration with an organisation/company.Ìý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module,Ìýstudents are expected to be able to:ÌýÌý

1. identify and summarise the key issues of a business or management operation


2. design, explain and justify the research approach adopted in response to a specific applied business problem or challenge


3. identify, summarise and critically appraise relevant literature (where appropriate)ÌýÌý


4. identify, analyse, and evaluate collected data (where appropriate) or other available sources of information and data (e.g. available by a business, or via desk research)


5. make aÌýthorough and succinctÌýapplication andÌýanalysis of relevant theoretical and empirical literatureÌý


6. identify, analyse, and evaluate collected data (where appropriate) or other available sources of information and data (e.g. available by a business, or via desk research)


7. state, explain and justify g iven conclusions/chosen solutionsÌý


8. organise, reflect on and present information clearly, succinctly and in the required format

Additional outcomes:

Students will learn about contemporaryÌýbusiness/managementÌýproblems/issuesÌýfrom a variety of perspectivesÌýin theÌýreal worldÌýcontext.ÌýThus, they will be required to think outside of any one discipline or narrow area of specialization. The self-directed nature of study for this module will develop the student’s ability to work on their own initiative and learn to independently organise their work on a longer-term project within a tight schedule. Student willÌýhave a chance toÌýdevelop generic skills for future employment and professional development such as critical thinking and analytical skills, commercial awareness, and communication skillsÌýrequired for international working.Ìý

Outline content:

(If naming individual staff, a caveat is required ‘the staffing of modules is correct at the time of writing/publication’):

ThisÌýmodule will include lectures/sessions that are designed to provide students with theÌýessential guide to the project.ÌýThe rest of the time will be spent in one-on-one instruction with an assigned supervisor — students will have supervisory meetingsÌýeither inÌýperson or via online.

Global context:

Students will discuss contemporaryÌýinternational/global business and management issuesÌýfrom a variety of perspectivesÌýin theÌýreal worldÌýcontext.Ìý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

(1)ÌýIndividualÌýproject proposal (20%) – 2000Ìýwords +/- 10%: Week7Ìý

(2)ÌýFinalÌýIndividualÌýproject (80%) –Ìý8000Ìýwords +/-10%:ÌýLate August/early SeptemberÌý

Formative assessment methods:

Formative feedback will be provided by supervisors

Penalties for late submission:

Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy.ÌýÌý

Assessment requirements for a pass:

The pass mark is 50% or moreÌý

Reassessment arrangements:

Resubmission of a new written research project (8000 words +/- 10%Ìýon a different topic) within one year of original deadlineÌý

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

N/A

Last updated: 18 May 2021