MBA Consultancy Portfolio - MAN00129M
Module summary
This module is the culmination of the MBA journey. It encapsulates all the knowledge and experience that a student has learned throughout their course and presents it in the framework of a portfolio exploring a management problem or issue.
Related modules
Prerequisite modules are the other 10 MBA modules.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Online Teaching Period 2 2023-24 to Online Teaching Period 3 2023-24 |
| B | Online Teaching Period 3 2023-24 to Online Teaching Period 4 2023-24 |
| C | Online Teaching Period 4 2023-24 to Online Teaching Period 5 2023-24 |
| D | Online Teaching Period 5 2023-24 |
| E | Online Teaching Period 6 2023-24 to Online Teaching Period 1 2024-25 |
Module aims
This module allows the student to apply their knowledge and skills learned throughout the course to a specific issue(s) identified within an organisation, to establish a method of researching it and to be able to present a rigorous and sound solution.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
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Work independently managing a large research based consultancy project
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Confidently manage a systematic literature search, identifying and critiquing sources relevant to the field of investigation
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Design and implement a suitable methodology by adapting and applying methods and instruments appropriate to a business context with due concern for matters of reliability and validity.
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Independently present results suitable for a wide range of audiences and critically evaluate appropriate methods and tools for data collection, analysis and distribution
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
In accordance with UYMS policy.
Indicative reading
Macintosh, R., Nic Beech, Bartunek, J.M. and Mason, K. (2021). Delivering impact in management research when does it really happen? Abingdon, Oxon New York, Ny Routledge.
Manville, G., Matthias, O. and Campbell, J. (2018). Management consultancy insights and real consultancy projects. London Routledge.
Naegle, B.R. and Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Graduate School Of Business And Public Policy (2010). Analysis planning methodology for thesis, Joint Applied Project and MBA Research Reports.
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Graduate School Of Business And Public Policy.