The first aim of the module is to further develop students' problem solving abilities and ability to select techniques and apply the knowledge gained from the first year of Business Management study to authentic work situations. Specifically, within this aim, the module will:
1) develop students' ability to solve a problem in depth over an extended period and produce reports;
2) develop students' ability to communicate management scholarship to audiences of differing managerial perspectives, including other academics, business clients and the general public;
3) develop an appreciation of how groups operate in the context of serving an external client, different roles in group work, and the different skills required to successfully operate as a team.
The second aim of the module is to develop students' employability skills in key areas such as public speaking, time management, project management, and professionalism.

(LO1) Students will be able to select appropriate techniques and apply Business Management knowledge to solve problems situated in real-world phenomena.

(LO2) Students will be able to produce reports based on the development of a piece of work, in depth over an extended period of time.

(LO3) Students will be able to report management study results to audiences of differing ability through mixed media and/or live presentations.

(LO4) Students will be able to articulate employability skills.

(LO5) Students will be able to reflect on skills development and identify areas for further development.

(S1) Problem Solving Skills

(S2) Commercial Awareness

(S3) Teamwork

(S4) Adaptability

(S5) Organisational Skills

(S6) Communication Skills

Teaching Method 1: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 6
Description: Weekly lectures in weeks 1-4 and then 11 & 12
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2: Seminars
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Description: Weekly 2 hr seminars which support team development and project management
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 120
Description: Self directed learning to include reading, groupwork, project meetings, client meetings, assessment and reflection.

Skills / Attributes Mapping

Skill 1: Problem Solving Skills
How is this Developed: During seminars and groupwork sessions students will work through real-world business problems
How is this assessed (if applicable): Group Project

Skill 2: Commercial Awareness
How is this Developed: During contact with external organisations and in their ongoing investigation of solutions to their problems
How is this assessed (if applicable): G roup Project

Skill 3: Teamwork
How is this Developed: In weekly seminars, groupwork sessions, and in meetings with external clients
How is this assessed (if applicable): Self-Assessment, Group Project, and Reflection.

Skill 4: Adaptability
How is this Developed: In addressing unbounded problems set by external clients and in reaction to changes in the task environment
How is this assessed (if applicable): Group Project

Skill 5: Organisational Skills
How is this Developed: In meeting the course requirements alongside client requirements, and in the general context of studying this module alongside other traditional modules
How is this assessed (if applicable): Self-Assessment, Group Project, and Reflection.

Skill 6: Communication Skills
How is this Developed: In groupwork, client meetings, and group meetings with the module team
How is this assessed (if applicable): Group Project

'Kick off’ team building and integration exercises, with a focus on group formation.
Building on ULMS151: further study of team roles and group work, individual competencies and skills.
An introduction to the theory, methods, and practices of Experiential Learning; supported by directed reading

A single student-led group project investigation, suitable for FHEQ Level 5, which will require students to demonstrate adaptable problem solving skills in addressing project briefs from business or industry.
Building on ULMS115: Reporting management study results in written form for different audiences, presentation techniques, and communication skills for managers
Building on EBUS102: Project and task management for management research projects.
Opportunity to further investigate/apply techniques from MKIB153, ACFI107, ECON127, and ECON154, project depending
Projects outputs must be suitable for specified audiences, which could be business clients, management academics specialists or the general public.

Building on ULMS170: applications of careers awareness and reflective writing.