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Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Seminar

Workshop

Module Offerings

7011LBSMGT-SEP-MTP

Aims

The aim of this module is to provide opportunities for students to develop themselves as part of a team working as consultants on a live business project, applying theoretical knowledge in a practical environment. Front loaded inputs through workshops will support students in managing the project and working effectively with stakeholders. Addressing the brief will be guided by academics and regular feedback maintained through a series of weekly presentations demonstrating progress through the project.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate business practice within theoretical frameworks
2.
Provide detailed analysis of the sector, make interpretations and draw conclusions to apply strategic decision making in a specific organizational context and to achieve the project aim.
3.
Communicate information evidencing the decision making journey reflecting professional standards in consultancy work.
4.
Critically reflect on the learning process and how that learning may be applied in a variety of future business scenarios

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
  • Introduction to the module and understanding the practical nature of working with clients,
  • team working skills and working as a group of student consultants
  • Communication & negotiation skills
  • Professionalism within the group as well as when working with stakeholders
  • Project management and delivery – scoping and planning the project Managing resources, stakeholders and creating value
  • Reflective learning
  • Measuring success
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Creating a sustainable operation - legacy planning
  • Preparing a project report
  • Formative peer-reviewed presentations
Module Overview:
This module provides opportunities for you to develop as part of a team of consultants working on a live business project, applying theoretical knowledge in a practical environment.
Additional Information:
Students will work in teams on a real life business problem.

Assessments

Practice

Reflection