Final Project

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• solve problems based on data and observation;
• communicate effectively.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• conduct an extended investigation using various business analytics techniques;
• integrate theoretical concepts developed throughout your undergraduate learning programme and managerial practice.
• critically evaluate the chosen techniques and methodologies, highlighting reliability, validity and limitations, and identify opportunities for further research;
• justify the selection of a chosen problem from the final project;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• understand the issues and difficulties of dealing with real datasets;
• understand the key concepts of problem structuring and formulation;
• explain various research strategies that must be taken in dealing with the problem.

Essentially, the final project is a test of your ability to create, on your own initiative, a text which demonstrates a thorough understanding of how Analytics techniques can be used to help solve a particular organisational problem. You will be assigned a supervisor to advise you on how to approach the final project work, but it is your responsibility to manage and undertake the necessary work. There is no set pattern of study; you proceed at your own pace. However, the following elements will feature:

• Identifying and agreeing a suitable topic for study with the supervisor
• Formulating the research questions, aims and objectives;
• Identifying and collect extra information if needed
• Applying various business analytics techniques and methodologies to formulate a solution
• Linking research outcomes to current theory and practice;
• Effective communication documents.

Teaching methods include:

• Private study
• Guided study and research activity as advised by personal supervisor
• Practical experience
• Personal reflection

However, other teaching and activities may be undertaken by some students depending on their particular project.

Learning activities include:

• Private study guided by the unit handbook
• Guided study and research activity as advised by personal supervisor
• Practical experience
• Personal reflection

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Supervision sessions

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Students will receive written feedback on a sample of report chapters. Feedback will also be provided during supervisory meetings.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.