Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
Module Leader(s): Dr Judith Watson
Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value:
10
Semester 2 Credit Value:
10
ECTS Credits:
10.0
Aims
This module aims to provide you with the opportunity;
1. to develop knowledge and understanding of strategic and operational practice of third sector organisations;
2. be adaptable, curious and independent thinkers, in responding to the needs of your client organisations;
3. develop your leadership skills and appreciation of relevant ethical dimensions related to your projects.
Outline Of Syllabus
Students taking this module will undertake a live action project in a third sector organisation.
The project will relate to a relevant topic covered as part of your programme of study and will enable you to apply your subject specific knowledge in a ‘live’ setting.
You will be supported by a member of staff to identify a suitable project, confirm the terms of reference, develop a plan for gathering the information required, confirm ethics and risk assessment and provide ongoing support for the implementation and management of the project.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category
Activity
Number
Length
Student Hours
Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Lecture
4
1:00
4:00
To be delivered as PiP
Guided Independent Study
Assessment preparation and completion
1
42:00
42:00
N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Workshops
12
2:00
24:00
To be delivered as PiP
Guided Independent Study
Student-led group activity
1
75:00
75:00
N/A
Guided Independent Study
Independent study
1
49:00
49:00
N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Dissertation/project related supervision
6
1:00
6:00
Project supervision delivered PiP
Total
200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures and workshops at the beginning of semester 1 ensure that students are prepared for their independent work.
Support and supervision will be provided during workshops and discreet sessions on an ongoing basis to help monitor the project and guide students on how to engage effectively with the host organisation.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description
Length
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Oral Presentation
20
2
M
30
Group Presentation
Other Assessment
Description
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Written exercise
2
M
70
Individual Report. 2,500 words, to include data analysis and assessment of organisational context
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
Description
When Set
Comment
Report
M
Risk Assessment. Completed by each student group and agreed with the Module Leader prior to any project activity at the client org
Report
M
Ethical clearance. Completed by each student group and agreed with the Module Leader prior to any project activity at the client org
Formative Assessments
Description
Semester
When Set
Comment
Written exercise
1
M
Week 9 - Project Plan submitted and peer reviewed prior to any project activity at the client org
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
NB: Marks from the oral presentation will be adjusted from the group mark based on peer review.
The assessments have been designed to ensure that the students actively engage with the third sector organisation throughout the module.
