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Title PUBLIC AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT MANAGEMENT
Code ULMS851
Coordinator Dr MR Rowe
Work, Organisation and Management
Michael.Rowe@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 10

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   8

 2

       10
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 90
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Individual assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  3000 words    100       

Aims

To provide students with an understanding of the key theories relevant to the topic;

To develop as critical understanding of the practical challenges as they affect managers in public and not-for-profit organisations;

To develop students as independent learners capable of pursuing a research project.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing managers in the public and not-for-profit sectors;

(LO2) Critically review the policy, legal and financial environment in which public and not-for-profit organisations operate;

(LO3) Analyse the managerial challenges public and not-for-profit organisations present.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) Lifelong learning skills

(S4) Ethical awareness

(S5) Leadership

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: Four two-hour seminars discussing key readings (journal articles and case studies) identified in advance.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: One-to-one tutorial support for each student to discuss their chosen research topic, to offer guidance on readings and other advice. Tutorials will be arranged individually.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Syllabus
 

The contemporary policy context;

International context and perspectives;

The problem of organisation;

Governance models and accountability;

Financial, legal and management challenges;

The module will cover this ground through a combination of directed readings and seminar discussion. Readings will cover theory and fundamental concepts together with case study materials. Students will be expected to prepare for seminars by reading the material in advance. At the same time, they will be expected to develop their own individual desk based research topic on a theme to be approved. A wide range of further reading materials will be identified for students to pursue particular topics of interest. One-to-one tutorial support will also be given to direct each individual project.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.