LBU3081 : NUL Consultancy Project (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Klara Scheurenbrand
- Lecturer: Mrs Anji Rae, Ms Soulaima Mouawad
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: London
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This is an alternative module to the dissertation. Drawing on the learning across a programme of study, the module provides students with an opportunity to apply learning to practical business challenges by working for an external client to address a business issue for their organisation.
This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to:
1. Evaluate empirical evidence and management information to inform understanding of classical and contemporary practice and thought;
2. Appreciate the complexities and constant change in addressing organizational needs in a challenging environment;
3. Develop leadership skills and appreciate ethical aspects inherent in management decision-making.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Introduction to the consultancy process as an experiential learning activity.
• Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of a consultant in conducting business research ethically.
• Introduction to the requirements of working in a team.
• Introduction to management of consultancy project to include;
o communicating in a professional business environment
o scoping and defining client aims
o planning required research activity
o identifying and mitigating associated risks
o conducting research
o consolidating and refining findings to support evidence based decision
o identifying suitable recommendations for improvement action
o presenting findings and recommendations
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | To be delivered as PiP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | To be delivered as PiP |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | To be delivered as PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | To be delivered as PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 170:00 | 170:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | To be delivered as PiP |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures will support the students to work as a team in conducting the consultancy intervention effectively. The online contact time will provide support to the student teams working with their individual clients.
Project work will involve the consultancy research and private study will involve individual learning, management report preparation and reflection of learning.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | M | 10 | Group oral presentation to client |
| Report | 2 | M | 40 | Group Management Report on the process and outcomes of the management consultancy intervention (8,000 words) |
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | Individual reflective report (3,500 words) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 1 | M | 2 x 10 minute group presentations |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Formative assignment (1,000 words) on learning gained in creating and forming teams |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
NB: Marks from the management report and oral presentation to client will be adjusted from the group mark based on peer review.
The teaching methods used reflect the applied and practical nature of the module. These assessment methods are deemed appropriate in supporting the aims of the module and in the achievement of the intended knowledge and skills outcomes.
Formative feedback opportunities will provide a number of benefits:
• Developing their understanding of reflective writing to support their individual summative assessment
• Students will be able to practice the skills related to the summative client presentation
• Students will receive feedback and enable them to feedforward
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LBU3081's Timetable