Business Project

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• identify, collect and analyse appropriate data;
• justify the selection of a chosen topic;
• demonstrate commercial acumen and apply knowledge of the key drivers of business success and failure;
• critically evaluate the chosen techniques and methodologies, highlighting reliability, validity and limitations;
• critically assess the identified business challenges (such as developing new markets, customer relationships, products, services and processes).

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• communicate written ideas and arguments;
• collect and critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative information;
• use library and other resources effectively, and apply bibliographical skills.

Knowledge and Understanding

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

• the selected field of study in management;
• research paradigms, research approaches, research strategies and research methods appropriate to chosen topic;
• current research related to chosen topic.

The module includes taught sessions and active learning on professional development, interpersonal skills, and research methods, as well as an independent applied research project.

Under the guidance of academic supervisors, students undertake applied research projects relevant to their programme of study, focused on an issue of their choice. They define and investigate the issue to propose evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.

They present the results of their work in the appropriate format (academic article/consultancy report/business plan), linking research outcomes to current theory and practice;

Teaching methods include:

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

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

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.