| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 28 x one hour lecture |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 2 x one hour tutorial |
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Coursework 1. Two pieces of written coursework each in the form of a 2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Coursework 2. Two pieces of written coursework each in the form of a 2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Coursework 1. Two pieces of written coursework each in the form of a 2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory - repeat all failed elements | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Coursework 2. Two pieces of written coursework each in the form of a 2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory - repeat all failed elements | 50% |
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
* Perform a focused literature search into specific areas of management theory
* Identify several key developments at the frontiers of management theory
* Critically evaluate these developments in management theory
* Communicate an understanding of these developments in written form
* Demonstrate critical self-reflexive learning
* Discuss and defend their own perspective on contemporary and pervasive management issues
By examining contemporary management issues in depth, students will gain an understanding of current management thinking from both practical and theoretical perspectives. The purpose of the module is to synthesize all previous learning by exploring the boundaries of the management discipline. Not only does this help inform the Research Project module (MM35020) but also offers an insight into what students may face if they decide to continue with their studies at the postgraduate level.
This module is designed to develop and augment the knowledge and understanding of management research addressed in the core management modules. It will consist of a series of self-contained lectures given by a range of staff from across the school, each highlighting a topical or emergent issue in management research.
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Not developed in this module. |
| Communication | Read and write in different contexts and for different purposes. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Show awareness of own learning styles, personal preferences and needs, and barriers to learning. |
| Information Technology | Use a range of commonly used software packages. Present information and data. Use email /internet appropriately and effectively. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Not developed in this module. |
| Problem solving | Identification and analysis of conceptual problems assessed through coursework. |
| Research skills | This module requires students to undertake extensive literature searches. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Students should develop their knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in management and business and how these impact on both the theoretical basis of the discipline but also on the practical implications for the daily world of work. |
| Team work | Not developed in this module. |
This module is at CQFW Level 6